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In the realm of constitutional law, few issues are as fundamental as the protection of our First Amendment rights.  Case Overview The case in question, Mason Murphy v. Michael Schmitt, No. 22-1726 (8th Cir. 2023), revolves around a troubling …

The Menendez Indictment: A Deep Dive into Allegations of Corruption (again) Corruption charges have once again cast a long shadow over the political landscape, and this time, they've ensnared a prominent figure in NJ and national politics, Senator …

Click here for recent NJ Criminal Podcast episode with NJ CRC legal counsel, Christopher Riggs.  In a recent move to assist employers in the state, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission has released guidelines for gathering evidence that a…

This is the story of a man from Jersey City who attempted to elude the police by jumping into the bay. Victor M. Casado-Antuna was apprehended by the Bayonne Police, and charged with motor vehicle theft. This is just one of many cases in which someo…

Guest: Jeff Horn, Esq.   Location: Cherry Hill, NJ  Jeff Horn is a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey. He founded the Horn Law Group in 1998, and is the host of The Bold Sidebar, a legal podcast that focuses on criminal law issu…

Did you know Meg also hosts the Bridgeton Beacon Podcast, at BridgetonBeacon.com? The Bridgeton Beacon is a community podcast for, and about, South Jersey. From agriculture to wine, it's a fun source for information about business and culture in Br…

In 1935, the New Jersey Attorney General, David T Wilentz, prosecuted Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. The Lindbergh kidnapping case was one of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century.  Cha…

On the evening of March 1, 1932, Charles Lindbergh's 20-month-old son was kidnapped from the family's home in New Jersey. The child's body was found two months later in a wooded area near the Lindberghs' house. Bruno Hauptmann was tried and convicte…

The Lindbergh kidnapping trial is a perfect topic for a true-crime podcast because it is full of intrigue and mystery. The case captured the nation's attention in 1932 and has continued to fascinate people over the years. There are many unanswered …

This installment of Meg's movies features Inherit the Wind. Inherit the Wind is one of the best-known court case movies. This 1960 Hollywood remake of the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial recasts the events of the real-life event. The State of Tennessee v Jo…