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Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno
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In the courtroom, she's known for taking on the toughest cases. Now, criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno is leading a team of top investigators and legal minds as they dig into the biggest crime stories in America — uncovering evidence, exposing hidden angles, and breaking down the cases everyone is talking about. Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno. New episodes weekly. Watch & Listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
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OnlyFans Model Slaying: Murder or Self-Defense?
Yesterday00:35:21Summary readyCan Courtney Clenney beat a second-degree murder rap by proving she stabbed her boyfriend in self-defense? Donna sits down with Miami-based criminal defense attorney Paul Calli to untangle the high-stakes criminal trial in the grisly 2022 slaying of Christian Obumseli in a posh Florida condo the couple shared. Together, they analyze the weight of a volatile relationship, the plausibility of Clenney's "thrown knife" defense, and crucial tactical choices in juror selection. They also look at the massive controversy surrounding Clenney's parents and misconduct that forced the lead state prosecutor to step aside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lethal Trajectories | How Two Broken Systems Failed Slain Children
2d ago00:39:56Summary readyDonna sits down with former juvenile court judge Carol Erskine to analyze two heartbreaking New England cases. Together, they explore how administrative and courtroom failures in Massachusetts and New Hampshire allowed the violent father of Harmony Montgomery to gain custody shortly before her murder. They also unpack the medical systems under scrutiny in the pending prosecution of Lindsay Clancy, examining the impact of extreme psychiatric medication cycles on criminal responsibility. Read Judge Carol Erskine's book, A Cruel Injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tyler Robinson Hearing: Lance Twiggs' Testimony & the Alleged Confession Note
1w ago00:18:30Summary readyDonna Rotunno examines her five days on the ground in Provo, Utah, covering the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of Charlie Kirk. Donna weighs in on the testimony of Robinson's former romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, including the revelation of an alleged confession note and Dremel-engraved bullets. Plus, why the judge's unprecedented decision to delay his ruling means the Kirk family must wait until the one-year anniversary of the murder for a finding of probable cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: Defense Stall Tactics
1w ago00:34:01Summary readyDonna is outside the courthouse in Provo, Utah, for day three of the high-stakes preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case. Joined by Fox News correspondent Matt Finn and retired FBI agent James Gagliano, Donna and the team analyze how the defense is using procedural maneuvers and extensive redactions to stall the state's momentum. Plus, the never-before-seen video of Robinson’s surrender, a surprising wardrobe choice, and the missteps made by the suspected gunman that left behind a trove of evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Charlie Kirk Assassination: DNA Evidence Revealed at Preliminary Hearing
1w ago00:28:15Summary readyOverwhelming video evidence plus DNA took center stage on day two of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the suspected gunman in Charlie Kirk’s murder. Donna is outside court in Provo, Utah, with Chanley Painter, FOX News Correspondent, and Greg Rogers, former FBI Agent and UVU Professor, to analyze the evidence revealed so far. The team dissects surveillance footage tracking the suspected gunman’s movements, forensics on the weapon found, and the defense's possible plea deal strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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"Hell on Wheels" Mackenzie Shirilla Murder Appeal Rejected
2w ago00:35:06Summary readyMackenzie Shirilla’s quest for freedom is crushed after her lawyers miss a crucial appeal deadline by a single day. Donna and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani weigh in on the technical legal blunder that solidified the "Hell on Wheels" double-murder conviction. They discuss the defense's failed medical strategy, unpack leaked prison phone calls, and analyze how a true-crime documentary boom is actively changing public perception of justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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D4vd Case: TikTok Star to Tesla Horror
2w ago00:38:57Summary readyAn up-and-coming music artist faces capital murder charges after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found brutally slain in the trunk of his Tesla. Donna uncovers the horrifying case against David Anthony Burke, AKA "D4vd". Matt Finn, FOX News LA correspondent, details the gruesome timeline. Then, Moses Castillo, retired LAPD Detective, examines the prosecution's case, potential hidden victims, and what makes this a capital case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tyler Robinson Trial: Defense Fights to Block Courtroom Cameras
3w ago00:36:58Summary readyDonna dissects the high-stakes legal maneuvering delaying the Tyler Robinson trial. Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz maps out the case and explains the slow-moving Utah justice system. Then, trial attorney Royal Oakes, the man responsible for keeping cameras rolling during the O.J. Simpson trial, stops by to debate the critical need for judicial transparency and why some judges suffer from a "31-year O.J. hangover." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nancy Guthrie Case: New Plea Amid Ransom Notes
3w ago00:32:53Summary readyDonna is joined by FOX News Digital Reporter Michael Ruiz, who discusses a new round of headlines on the mystery and Savannah's decision to speak out from set. Plus, former Las Vegas Metro PD Lieutenant Randy Sutton dissects law enforcement missteps that potentially compromised the crime scene from day one and explains exactly how a fresh task force can salvage the hunt for the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Karen Read Civil Suit Saga
4w ago00:36:41Summary readyDonna sits down with Boston’s own Howie Carr, host of The Howie Carr Show, to weigh in on the new battles Karen Read is facing. Far from over, her not guilty verdict has spun into a web of civil lawsuits, exposing embarrassing texts, dirty cops, and small-town politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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