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The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs

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Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it’s breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what’s...

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True Crime

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Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it’s breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what’s really going on in trials in the news, they’ll have you covered.

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205. SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs

3/19/2026
We discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision on the power of presidents to implement tariffs. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:29

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204. Our Conversation with Chandler Baker

3/12/2026
Chandler Baker, New York Times best-selling author of Whisper Network and The Husbands, and the writer of the hit Amazon movie Oh. What. Fun. joins us to discuss her career in and out of the law. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:43:25

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203. Alex Murdaugh Goes to the South Carolina Supreme Court

3/5/2026
In a blast from the past, Alex Murdaugh was back in court arguing that courtroom deputy Ms. Becky's malfeasance requires a new trial for his murder of Mags and Paw Paw. Creighton Waters and Dick Harpootiepootlian made the arguments, but who won? Will Ellick get a new trial? Or is Murduck doomed to spend the rest of his days in state prison? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:32

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202. The Nancy Guthrie Case with Julia Cowley

2/26/2026
We discuss the Nancy Guthrie case with The Consult's Julia Cowley. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:04:43

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201. The FACE Act and the Arrest of Don Lemon

2/19/2026
We discuss the FACE Act and the Don Lemon case. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:02:23

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200. Updates in the Luigi Mangione Case -- Suppression and the Death Penalty

2/12/2026
Important rulings are in from the Luigi Mangione case. Will the contents of his backpack be suppressed? And why is the death penalty off the table? We explain. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:45

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199. Administrative Warrants? What's that?

2/5/2026
Water, fire, air and dirt Administrative warrants, how do they work? We discuss. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:16:42

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198. Aaron Spencer and Jury Selection

1/29/2026
When his 13-year-old daughter's 67-year-old rapist kidnapped her again, Aaron Spencer hunted him down, rescued his girl, and shot her rapist to death in the struggle. Rather than giving him a medal, the prosecutor's office instead charged him with murder. As his trial looms, questions have been raised about the judge presiding over the case and procedures for choosing the jury. We discuss. P.S. The Arkansas Supreme Court recently removed the judge. Probably for misspelling Arkansas. P.P.S. For more on this case, check out our article, published here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/prosecutors-arkansas-father-caught-legal-nightmare-saving-daughter-from-monster Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:10:09

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197. Federal Agent Immunity and Minnesota

1/22/2026
The tragic death of Renee Good following a confrontation with ICE Agents has raised many questions about the use of force, immunity for federal agents, and what comes next. We discuss the legal framework that will be applied in this controversial case. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:04:43

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196. War Powers, The Constitution, and Venezuela

1/15/2026
War powers, huh, good God, y'all, what are they good for? Well, according to most U.S. presidents, quite a lot, actually. We dive into the origin of the war powers, why presidents think they can use them without Congress, and what the limitations on them say about our recent foray into Venezuela. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:52

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195. The Richard Allen Appeal in Delphi

1/8/2026
Richard Allen has filed his appeal. We tell you what it means, what to expect, and what comes next. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:10:50

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194. 2025 Bloopers

1/1/2026
As we roll into the new year, enjoy these outtakes from the show. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:16:40

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193. 2025 Legal Briefs Year in Review

12/25/2025
We review our favorite topics from 2025. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:25

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192. True Crime Updates 2025 Edition

12/18/2025
We update the status of some of 2025's biggest legal stories. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:36:03

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191. Luigi Mangione and Search and Seizure

12/11/2025
Luigi Mangione is back in court, arguing that evidence gathered at his arrest should be suppressed. We discuss the law and the likely outcome. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:55:18

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190. The U.S. Marshals

12/4/2025
Ben Johnson, head of the United States Marshals Museum, joins us to discuss the history of this amazing law enforcement organization. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:54:24

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189. Reefer Madness

11/27/2025
A woman brutally stabs her boyfriend to death. Her defense? His marijuana made her insane. And the craziest part? It worked. We discuss. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:58:45

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188. Trump's Tariffs in the Supreme Court

11/20/2025
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on the Trump Administration's imposition of tariffs on imports of just about every product from just about every country. Statutory interpretation, major questions doctrine, nondelegation. This case had it all. We dive deep into the debate so you don't have to. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:25:47

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187. No Body Murder and the Case of Michael "Monkey" Vaughan

11/13/2025
When five-year-old Michael "Monkey" Vaughan went missing in July of 2021, police were confident that they'd find him soon, hopeful that he'd only wandered off. But now, four years later, prosecutors are pursuing murder charges against one of Michael's neighbors. We discuss. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:36

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186. Take Care of Maya

11/6/2025
The documentary "Take Care of Maya" outraged viewers, and a subsequent lawsuit resulted in a quarter of a billion-dollar judgment against the hospital that had treated her. But an appeals court has now reversed that judgment, and new questions have been raised. Was the hospital in the wrong? Or was Maya the victim of Munchausen Syndrome by proxy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:15:04