Sequestered
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSequestered 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
April 30, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBJoin 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. ...
Britney Spears and her Conservatorship, part 2
November 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBJoin 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 o...
State v. Mark Redwine
August 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBBitter 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 ...
Wrapping up State v. Chauvin with Larry Williams
May 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis 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 Pu...
Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi
April 30, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis 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!
Sidebar: Raping an Intoxicated Victim in Minnesota
March 31, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBJessica'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 co...
Part 3: State v. Chauvin
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn 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 i...
Part 2: State v. Chauvin
March 23, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBJoin 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.
Episode 2: Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBAs 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 followi...
Episode 1: Everything Britney Spears and Conservatorships
February 28, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin 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 aud...