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Colin and Russ discuss the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is the accused murderer of activist Charlie Kirk last September. Robinson faces several charges and Utah state prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Colin and Russ break down the case for the prosecution a…
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Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in true crime events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered. Credit to Jason Tohtz for his stellar sound engineering and epic original podcast compositions.
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Colin and Russ discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court decision that is granting formerly convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial regarding the deaths of his wife and son. The attorneys pick up where they left off in Ep 103 and discuss clerk Becky Hill, who's criminal miscond…
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Colin and Russ discuss the trial and eventual acquittal that NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was subject to earlier this week in Massachusetts. The attorneys discuss the problems with the prosecution and their main witness Mila Adams and why the verdict was reached so quickly. Plus…
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Colin and Russ break down several cases that have resolved since our last episode. The attorneys break down the Rex Heuermann plea deal, the Kouri Richins trial verdict, the sentence for "Ketamine Queen" Jazveen Sangha, and the pending charges against musician D4vd in California. …
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Colin and Russ revisit the Kouri Richins case, continued from Ep. 117. Ms. Richins is on trial for murder, and the centerpiece witness for the prosecution is Ms. Richin's housekeeper who testified that she supplied Ms. Richins with the fentanyl she used to kill her husband. Colin …
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Colin and Russ discuss the tragic but fascinating criminal case surrounding an Austrian man who attempted to climb Grossglockner mountain with his girlfriend. During their attempt, high winds and cold temperatures caused the girlfriend to die on the mountain after the man left her …
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Colin and Russ discuss the ongoing and harrowing details involving the possible abduction/kidnapping of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of TODAY show anchor Savannah Guthrie. As of this recording, Nancy Guthrie remains missing. There is a lot we don't know, but Colin …
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Happy 2026! Colin and Russ kick off the New Year by discussing the goings-on of murder suspect Luigi Mangione's state and federal charges for the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Bryan Thompson. His attorneys are currently trying to suppress evidence in his case and are att…
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Colin and Russ discuss the trial currently underway involving Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man who is accused of murdering his wife, dismembering her, and disposing of her remains at various trash dumps. The jury trial started this week and Colin and Russ break down the case from …
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Colin and Russ discuss the flurry of activity in the cases against former FBI director James Comey and NY Attorney General Leticia James that are being handled by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, specifically newly appointed U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan. Her lack of experience, mishand…
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Colin and Russ discuss the bombshell revelations that have come out in the pending criminal case against NBA coach and former MVP Chauncey Billups, NBA star Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones. Allegations include setting up rigged poker games that were backed by the Mafia …
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Colin and Russ discuss the high profile killing of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, which occurred in September of 2024 when Mr. Stines allegedly shot and killed Mullins while the two were in the Judge's chambers in the Letcher County Courthouse. Colin…
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Colin and Russ discuss the current investigation involving hip hop artist David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd, who allegedly owns a Tesla in which the remains of a 14 year old girl were discovered after the car had been abandoned for several weeks. Is there enough evidence to charge him?…
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Colin and Russ provide updates regarding the case against alleged killer Luigi Mangione after a New York Judge dismissed the prosecution's top counts. The attorneys break down the judge's decision and how it will impact the case going forward. Later, they discuss the charges facin…
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Colin and Russ continue discussing the trial of alleged murderer Donna Adelson currently underway in Florida. They provide a general recap of the prosecution's case so far and discuss testimony regarding "the bump," which was a tactical ploy the FBI used to provoke Donna into meeti…
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Colin and Russ discuss the case of Donna Adelson, a 75 year old Florida woman who is charged with First Degree Murder in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markle, in 2014. The attorneys discuss what has transpired in the 11 years since the …
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Colin and Russ recap the happenings in the trial of dentist James Craig, who is accused of fatally poisoning his wife, Angela Craig. The lawyers have finished their closing arguments and the jury is deliberating. What did the prosecution argue? How did the defense respond? What …
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It's been a true crime bonanza over the last couple of weeks. Colin and Russ discuss the P. Diddy verdict and possible outcomes. They then talk about the surprising plea deal that Bryan Kohberger took to avoid the death penalty. They round up the discussion by talking Barry Morph…
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Colin and Russ break news as they discuss the arrest of Barry Morphew for First Degree Murder which happened today in Arizona. They discuss the new prosecution and the agencies involved. Plus, some quick thoughts on the Karen Read trial. Check it out!
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Colin and Russ break down the Karen Read trial now that the defense has rested. Was Karen not testifying the right decision? Should they have called Michael Proctor or Brian Albert? Did they do enough to secure an acquittal? Did the prosecution make a huge blunder that might cos…