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Sequestered
Hosted by Jessica Arbour · EN
Sequestered Podcast: Legal news and analysis for the rest of us. Each episode we break down the legal issues in the news and answer your questions in plain and simple English. Hosted by Jessica Arbour, an experienced trial lawyer who's practiced in civil cases all over the US, and Ben Roesler, her co-host and audio engineer extraordinaire.
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Supersized: United States v. Josh Duggar
Apr 30, 202201:57:54Tap to summarizeJoin us for a supersized episode covering the trial of Josh Duggar, former star of 19 Kids and Counting (or however many they're up to). We'll spend the first part of the episode breaking down the red flags in Josh's background that made his arrest for possession of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) in April 2020 foreseeable, including the Duggar family's involvement in the ultra-conservative Institute in Basic Life Principles Church (IBLP) and its homeschooling curriculum, ATI.The remainder of the episode breaks down the federal government's prosecution of Duggar, which resulted in his conviction in December 2021. He has not yet been sentenced.
Transcribe →Britney Spears and her Conservatorship, part 2
Nov 6, 202101:37:39Tap to summarizeJoin us for a comprehensive followup to our very first episode on Britney Spears and her controversial conservatorship, and the new Netflix documentary "Britney v. Spears." So much has transpired since our first episode was published: Britney's shocking testimony before the court, the resignation of her attorney (who Jessica thinks might be the real villain in this story), and the removal of Jamie Spears as conservator. We are joined in this episode by Mike Siebenaler, star of Season 9 of the Norwegian smash hit reality show "Alt for Norge," creator of @French.dressing.in.the.wild on Insta, and self-proclaimed Britney Spears Superfan. Don't miss it!
Transcribe →State v. Mark Redwine
Aug 31, 202101:44:46Tap to summarizeBitter divorce. Sexual kinks. Murder. Dr. Phil. What more could you ask for in a true crime episode?In July 2021, a Colorado jury found Mark Redwine guilty of the murder of his teenage son, Dylan Redwine. The prosecution opined that the murder was the result of a deteriorating relationship between the father and son, exacerbated by graphic sexual photos that Dylan found on his father's laptop several months before Dylan went missing. The conviction came after the parents' contentious appearance on The Dr. Phil Show and the dismissal of competing wrongful death lawsuits against each other.Join us to discuss all of the evidence and court proceedings, along with loyal listener Brad Cole, who even forced himself to watch Dr. Phil to prepare for the episode.
Transcribe →Wrapping up State v. Chauvin with Larry Williams
May 6, 202101:08:07Tap to summarizeThis week, Jessica and BR are joined by Houston criminal defense attorney, Larry Williams, to wrap up the coverage and analysis of the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis. We talk about trial strategy, critical witness testimony, and look ahead to Chauvin's appeal and the upcoming trial of Chauvin's three co-defendants later this summer. You don't want to miss it - It's our best episode yet!(Larry Williams is employed by the Harris County Public Defender's office and the opinions he expresses on our show are his individual opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Harris County Public Defender).
Transcribe →Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi
Apr 30, 202101:20:59Tap to summarizeThis week, we are joined by listener Heather Brooks, who wants to know what's up with Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Erika Jayne, and her superstar lawyer husband, Tom Girardi. It's been a long quarantine. Join us as we talk malpractice, loan sharks, fried chicken, conservatorships, and forced bankruptcy!
Transcribe →Sidebar: Raping an Intoxicated Victim in Minnesota
Mar 31, 202100:08:50Tap to summarizeJessica's been asked a lot of questions about another case coming out of Minnesota, following the Supreme Court's decision to vacate the conviction of a man accused of raping a woman who intoxicated herself. Say what? In this 10-minute mini-episode, Jessica breaks down the facts and the Supreme Court's reluctant opinion.Sidebar is a new feature of Sequestered: The Podcast. Tune in for a quick breakdown of cases you might be seeing in the media. It's the same analysis and sass you've come to expect from Sequestered, in an abbreviated form.
Transcribe →Part 3: State v. Chauvin
Mar 29, 202101:24:06Tap to summarizeIn the final part of our series previewing the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd, we take a closer look at the makeup of the jury, some key pre-trial rulings that will affect the evidence to be presented, and ponder whether Derek Chauvin will take the stand in his own defense. We are re-joined by Mike Pitzen, our guest from Part 1 of this series, and a local resident of the Twin Cities who has been watching the case closely. This is the episode where we hit our stride after spending a few episodes seeing what works and what doesn't. Thanks for being along for the ride!
Transcribe →Part 2: State v. Chauvin
Mar 23, 202100:56:32Tap to summarizeJoin us for part 2 of our look at the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd. This time, we break down the appellate issues that could have derailed the upcoming trial, Jessica's thoughts on the $27M settlement between the City of Minneapolis and the family of George Floyd, and a primer on the defense theory of the case.
Transcribe →Episode 2: Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin
Mar 8, 202101:05:23Tap to summarizeAs jury selection begins in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd, we take a look at some important pretrial rulings and jury selection orders that will shape much of the upcoming testimony and trial strategies. This is the first of a two-part series.In this episode, you'll also meet Jessica's new co-host, Ben Roesler. The two are joined by special guest, Mike Pitzen, a dad and a resident of the Twin Cities metro area who has been following the case closely.
Transcribe →Episode 1: Everything Britney Spears and Conservatorships
Feb 28, 202100:54:31Tap to summarizeJoin us for the very first episode of Sequestered: The Podcast! We are joined by stand-up comedian Dwayne Duke, the co-producer of the Midwest Queer Comedy Fest, to break down conservators, guardianships, and The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney. He has an opinion or two about the #freebritney movement...and our host, attorney Jessica Arbour is sometimes just along for the ride! Note: naturally our first episode wouldn't be totally perfect so bear with some issues in Jessica's audio for the first few minutes- it'll get better, we promise! It may or not have been user error that will NEVER happen again.....
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