Tony Buzbee is a compelling, impressive and dominating trial lawyer. A few seconds into watching him cross examine or argue in court or even in a conversation, one can tell that he is a winner, plays to win and to borrow from a too often used phrase, walks the walk. Fresh off his successful defense of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Paxton Impeachment Trial, Buzbee is our guest on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast. Buzbee embodies the spirit of Killer Cross Examination. His cross examination of witnesses who testified against Ken Paxton is the stuff of legends. He was cutthroat, unapologetic, humorous and focused. When Buzbee cornered a witness, he didn’t let the witness out of the corner until it was clear that the witness was defeated. The New York Times described Buzbee as “fire-breathing” and they were right. He is as tenacious as they come. While Buzbee’s primary practice area is bringing large corporations to justice, e.g., he represented individuals injured in various types of toxic torts, offshore drilling catastrophic injury litigation and numerous individuals and concert attendees at the calamitous Travis Scott Astroworld concert that resulted in concertgoers being crushed and “stampeded”, he points out that he is able and willing to try any case that interests him. He has successfully defended Ken Paxton, former Texas governor Rick Perry, been named a Super Lawyer, the Texas lawyer of the year. Buzbee talked about the Paxton trial, the historical nature of the trial, battling Texas legendary trial lawyers, Rusty Hardin and Dick Deguerin. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: Https://www.X.com/neilrockindlaw Https://www.Instagram.com/rockindlaw https://www.rockindlaw.com/http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ Tony Buzbee: http://www.txattorneys.comhttp://www.instragram.com/tonybuzbee ************************************* Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® Podcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... AUDIBLE: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... ****************************************** Fair Use Doctrine The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine. All other rights are reserved. #crossexamination #buzbee #paxton

Deandra Grant, the Texas lawyer who is an expert in scientific evidence, is often referred to as “the lawyer lawyer’s call” when they need criminal defense help and assistance. Deandra Grant joins Neil Rockind on this episode of the top rated Killer Cross Examination Podcast. Deandra Grant is a criminal defense lawyer who specializes in intoxicated-related offenses and with assisting other attorneys with cases in which intoxication may be an issue. She is the co-author of the Texas DWI Manual and a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the American Chemical Society. She has a masters degree in pharmaceutical science and graduate certificate in forensic toxicology. Not only is she a sought after speaker and presenter and an instructor but she founded an organization devoted to educating defense lawyers in DWI type cases. Deandra Grant is a well-known lawyer in Texas criminal defense circles and a name nationwide to lawyers who handle drunk driving and intoxicated driving cases. Deandra Grant is regarded as an extraordinary cross examiner but don’t expect her to snarl and scream at the top of her lungs when cross examining a witness. Quite the opposite, she kills with kindness, offering witnesses a lethal choice of having to argue with her (when she clearly knows more than them) or agreeing with her and thus undermining their own case. And Deandra Grant does it all with a soft Texas drawl/accent and a smile. Texas is the birthplace and home to some legendary lawyers, e.g., Gerald Goldstein, Jack Zimmerman, Racehorse Haynes, Dick DeGuerin, Rusty Hardin, Anthony Buzzbee, Mark Lanier, Cynthia Orr, to name just a few. During the podcast, Deandra Grant discusses her own experiences and her own cases but also comments on the Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial which featured a showdown between Buzzbee, Hardin and DeGuerin. Deandra Grant discusses her favorite types of witnesses to cross examine and shares several war stories from storied career. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: https://twitter.com/neilrockindlaw https://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/ https://www.rockindlaw.com/ http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ Deandra Grant: Https://www.texasdwisite.com Https://twitter.com/deandragrant And on Facebook as Deandra Grant - “The Texas DWI Gal” ************************************* Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® Podcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-cross-examination/id1514842139 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... AUDIBLE: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... ******************************************

(TW: This episode contains language regarding sexual assault that some may find uncomfortable.) This week's guest on Killer Cross Examination takes us on a journey into the life of a Canadian criminal defense attorney, and ultimately what that experience has meant for him. Joseph Neuberger, welcome. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: https://twitter.com/neilrockindlaw https://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/ https://www.rockindlaw.com/ http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ Joseph Neuberger: Https://www.nrlawyers.com https://www.youtube.com/c/NotOnRecord ************************************* Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® Podcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-cross-examination/id1514842139 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIysBZ3zGyjW8oWpX2n GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... AUDIBLE:https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... ****************************************** Fair Use DoctrineThe contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine.All other rights are reserved. #crossexamination #canada #josephneuberger

My guest is Mark Eiglarsh. Mark Eiglarsh is a criminal defense lawyer, television analyst out of Florida. Eiglarsh is a regular, television commentator and analyst regularly appearing on CNN, Fox News and Court TV. He was a nightly fixture on the Dr. Drew show on CNN Headline News following and covering the Jodi Arias murder trial. The massacre at Rosemary Stoneman Douglas High School was fresh in the minds, eyes and hearts of so many when stories about school resource officer Scot Peterson began to unfold. At the time of the shooting, Peterson was the school’s law enforcement resource officer or liaison. It was his job to protect the students and he was being accused of doing just the opposite - acting out of cowardice and fear and “freezing” rather than finding, charging in and confronting the shooter. When he was charged with crimes, e.g., culpable negligence, neglect of duty as a caregiver to the students and perjury, Peterson turned to Eiglarsh to defend him. Eiglarsh did just that - through the years of litigation, depositions, motions, etc., Eiglarsh defended Peterson. Eiglarsh’s defense was spirited and effective - Peterson was acquitted by a jury on all counts. Eiglarsh joins me on this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast.*************************************About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.Neil Rockind:https://twitter.com/neilrockindlawhttps://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/https://www.rockindlaw.com/http://www.killercrossexamination.com/Mark Eiglarsh:Https://www.Eiglarshlaw.com/Https://twitter.com/markEiglarsh*************************************Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® PodcastAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys...GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...AUDIBLE:https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0...******************************************Fair Use DoctrineThe contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine.All other rights are reserved.#crossexamination #markeiglarsh #scotpeterson

Marc Shiner is our guest for this week's Killer Cross Examination Podcast episode. I go behind the scenes of the Travis Rudolph murder case, the former Florida State University Football star who shiner defended in a Florida courtroom. Marc Shiner obtained an acquittal on all counts for Travis Rudolph. The case was highly publicized and not without fireworks: Shiner went after lead detective Emily Vander-Laan over her investigation. Shiner’s style of cross examination and in particular his cross examination of Vander-Laan is unconventional but incredibly effective. Shiner engages in a physical style of cross examination that really challenges the witness and was so effective in this case that not only did the jury disbelieve Vander-Laan but many observers (who watched his challenge of her) wanted other cases of hers reopened and re-examined. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Fair Use Doctrine The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine. All other rights are reserved. #travisrudolph #truecrime #crossexamination #marcshiner

Gerry Goldstein is a a living legend. He’s represented a so-called prophet, a drug lord, politicians, an irreverent author to name a few. If there is a who’s who list out there about lawyers or quality people who are also lawyers, Goldstein is in the top 5. A visit to his office is a walk down a lane of history — accolades, awards, photographs, verdict forms line the walls from top to bottom and Goldstein has won so many, he needed a lot of walls to fit his awards and accomplishments. Goldstein is a past present of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, has won their Lifetime Achievement Award and is one of the most recognized lawyers by the NORML, the National Organization for Repealing Marijuana Laws. And he’s colorful as all get out. Every few minutes, Goldstein will drop a line or a saying that’s part humility, part self-deprecation and part nugget of wisdom. Only a few minutes into the conversation and it’s obvious that he is a natural on the stage and in the well. So much so that time and time again he has been sought after to defend major figures in high profile criminal cases. Full disclosure — I know Gerry Goldstein. He is a friend, a mentor and a lawyer with whom I have worked on a case. This interview was like having a conversation with an old friend and we talked about a lot including: 1. His beginnings as a lawyer 2. His background as 60’s flower child/peacenik 3. Why he went to law school (a lawyer number was to him safer than a Vietnam Draft Number 4. His representation of the leader and prophet of First Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS); 5. His representation of politicians accused of crimes 6. His partner Cynthia Orr, also a past president of the NACDl 7. His representation of Hunter S Thompson, the irreverent author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and why he referred to Goldstein as the Maestro of Cross Examination 8. Wild wart stories 9. Who he’d like to cross examine the most 10. How his style differs from say Michael Tigar, whom Goldstein referred to as a mind on another level. Goldstein is self-deprecating and humble (when I introduce him he said, “thank you for those kind lies.” This is an incredible opportunity to hear from one of America’s great lawyers and trial lawyers, Gerald Goldstein. #truecrime #crossexamination #Goldstein

Throughout his career, Daniel J. Callahan has always been known as one of the top trial attorneys in California. His notable jury verdicts included a $934,000,000 jury verdict obtained after a three-month jury trial in a complex business dispute entitled Beckman Coulter vs. Flextronics. This unanimous verdict was the largest in California in 2003 and remains the largest in Orange County history. Mr. Callahan also went on to obtain a $50,000,000 settlement in a road design case against the City of Dana Point. Exclusive of large class actions, this continues to be the largest personal injury settlement in United States history. Mr. Callahan also obtained, after a two-month jury trial, a $38 Million settlement on behalf of a class of newspaper delivery drivers against The Orange County Register. This is still the highest employment settlement in Orange County’s history. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: https://twitter.com/neilrockindlawhttps://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/https://www.rockindlaw.com/http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ ************************************* Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® Podcast APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys... GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... AUDIBLE: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0... ****************************************** Fair Use Doctrine The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine. All other rights are reserved. #crossexamination #BIGVerdicts #truecrime

Vadim Glozman is one of Chicago’s brightest and most trusted criminal defense lawyers. Despite the media frenzy surrounding the R Kelly case in Chicago, Illinois, Glozman chose to represent R Kelly’s manager, Derrel McDavid. Glozman won acquittals for McDavid on every count while the musician was convicted on many. Fresh off of his victory in court, Glozman shared his strategies, approaches, path to victory, style and more on the Killer Cross Examination® Podcast. Glozman joins other heavy hitting lawyers to share their careers and approaches to criminal and civil defense on the podcast. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Fair Use Doctrine The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine. All other rights are reserved. #crossexamination #RKelly #VadimGlozman

Josh is a California criminal defense lawyer who is also the host of the True Crime Daily - Sidebar podcast. He worked closely with Alan Jackson on the Phil Spector / Lana Clarkson murder case while in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Josh and I discussed various cases including the sovereign citizen defense put on by in pro per Darrel Brooks in the Wisconsin Christmas Parade Massacre, Camille Vasquez’s cross examination of Amber Heard in Depp v Heard and the conduct of the judge in the Nicholas Cruz sentencing phase towards Cruz’s lawyers. This is an incredible episode with an incredible talent. Josh Ritter joined me on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast. About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style. Neil Rockind: https://twitter.com/neilrockindlaw https://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/ https://www.rockindlaw.com/ http://www.killercrossexamination.com/ ************************************* Josh Ritter: Https://www.personalinjurylawyerslosa... Https://www.twitter.com/JoshuaRitteresq Https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritte... https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeDaily ************************************** ****************************************** Fair Use Doctrine The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine. All other rights are reserved. #crossexamination #truecrime #truecrimedaily

Norm Pattis is one of the most well known and recognized trial lawyers in Connecticut. Pattis is no stranger to controversy, having participated in the defense of at least one J6 defendant so it came as no surprise that he got involved in the defense of online provocateur and extremist Alex Jones in the Sandy Hook Defamation Trial in Connecticut.  Jones was found liable and ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars. Norm Pattis sparred with the Koskoff lawyers, Chris Mattie, the judge, a courtroom of victims and survivors and intense media coverage - not to mention having to manage Alex Jones as a client.  Norm Pattis joins me on the podcast to dissect the trial, the verdict, the judge, his strategy, the plaintiff’s lawyer and the media on the Killer Cross Examination® Podcast. ************************************* About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.”  Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.    Neil Rockind: https://twitter.com/neilrockindlaw https://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw/ https://www.rockindlaw.com/ http://www.killercrossexamination.com/  *************************************

Jose Baez the masterful criminal defense lawyer who engineered acquittals in Aaron Hernandez’s murder case, Casey Anthony’s murder trial, William Husel’s murder case, is a household name. His exploits in the courtroom and in high profile cases is right up there with F. Lee Bailey, Thomas Mesereau, Mark Geragos, Mark O’Mara, Rex Parris, Linda Kenney Baden, Diane Menashe and others. No #truecrime or trial lawyer focused podcast would be complete without Jose Baez. Jose Baez joins Neil Rockind, The Rockweiler, on this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast. Do you want to more about the Aaron Hernandez case? Wonder how Baez became a criminal defense lawyer? Do you know whether Baez thinks “snark” and “sarcasm” and mocking prosecutors is appropriate nor not? Do you want to know why he thought the William Husel case was so important? How does he handle associates and junior lawyers in the courtroom and what does he tell them and his clients when they’re in the courtroom? Does he script his closing arguments? Where did the Oprah Winfrey “Immunity” closing argument come from in the Hernandez case? How does he handle difficult judges? How does he deal with his notoriety in his cases? His technique? Want to know the answers? Watch/Listen to the podcast. About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.

Ven Johnson the venerable civil rights, plaintiff’s injury and high profile lawyer, joins Neil Rockind on this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast. The episode is electric.  Ven, whose nickname is the Fighter and Ven Fights, and Neil Rockind, the Rockweiler, discuss Ven Johnson’s career, Ben Crump, Geoffrey Fieger, Patrick Layoya, the Flint Water Class Action Case, the Midland Flood Case, the Oxford High School Shooting Case and a whopping $100,000,000 (100 Million Dollar) verdict Ven Johnson got from a Georgia jury for his client, Jessie Blassingame in Georgia this year. Some highlights: Ven Johnson reveals how he prepares for cases/trials, what is like working with Ben Crump, how he feels about the Oxford Consolidated School District Board and why discusses how he has uncovered so much information that wasn’t previously known about it, his representation of Patrick Layoya along with Ben Crump and his TKO in the first round of the trial against Atlanta on behalf of Jessie Blassingame.  You do not want to miss this episode - the Blassingame war story is worth the price of admission alone. *************************************** About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.

Neil Rockind interviews Kevin Dietz, veteran journalist, newsman, television and radio personality in Michigan. He is also the current host of All Talk on WJR-760 Radio with Tom Jordan.  Kevin has broke story after story, from going undercover in Texas during former Kramer Kilpatrick’s probation, uncovering the video in the Floyd Dent beating by a Inkster Police Officer and more.  Dietz shares his opinion on the impact on news coverage of trials, cameras in the courtroom, the differences between the news now and then and the important role that the news plays in covering the justice system.     From Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding (the scandal that resulted in Kerrigan’s knee being busted), to Bob Bashara, Jack Kevorkian, Kwame Kilpatrick and other notable cases in Michigan history.  Dietz shares his biggest stories, most significant moments and his favorite moments in court.     *************************************    About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.     *************************************   Fair Use Doctrine   The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material.  To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine.  All other rights are reserved.  #KillerCrossExamination #KevinDietz #journalism #trial #news #crossexamination

If Steve Austin was the $6,000,000 Man, Detroit Trial Lawyer John Marko is the $11,670,128.33 Man.  Want to know why? Watch this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast in which the host of the podcast, Neil Rockind aka “The Rockweiler”, goes one on one with Marko.    John Marko is prodigious trial lawyer having worked with some of the top trial lawyers in Michigan and across the country.  He has worked with Ven Johnson, Geoffrey Fieger and teaches trial skills and trial tactics at Trial Lawyers University (TLU) alongside other great trial lawyers, Rex Parris, Brian Panish, Ben Crump, Zoe Littlepage, Keith Mitnick, Nick Fowler, Roger Dodd and more.  In case you can’t tell, Marko lives, eats and breathes trial work and jury trials and it shows … Marko has obtained some of the largest verdicts on behalf of plaintiff’s and injured parties in Michigan.  The numbers are staggering:  $20,000,000.00 $15,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 And so on …   On this episode of the podcast, learn about his origins, how he approaches jury trials, his approach to voir dire and jury selection and how he approaches cross examination including the cross examination of expert witnesses hired by the other side and find out why we’ve dubbed him, the $11,670,128.33 Man.  ****************************************  About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.    *****************************************  Fair Use Doctrine  The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material.  To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine.  All other rights are reserved.  #crossexamination #civilrights #truecrime

Some lawyers were meant to handle high stakes, high pressure cases.  And then there is John Phillips, the legendary Florida lawyer.  He takes on the toughest, most high pressure cases imaginable, e.g., litigation on behalf of Omarosa Manigault (from the Apprentice TV Show and who worked for the 45th President Donald Trump) against former President Trump, representing Abigail Disney (the heir to the Disney empire), defending rappers and even defending The Tiger King aka Joe Exotic and appearing on the Netflix series about Joe Exotic to name just a few.  Phillips is much more than the sum of those high profile cases however.  A board certified personal injury injury with record-breaking verdicts, he is also a son of the Deep South, grew up aware of prejudices and racial bias and has spent his career fighting those injustices.  His work as a civil rights trial lawyer is the stuff of legends — he fights regularly on behalf of those who have been the victims of police abuse and excessive force.  Catch his Ted Talk on the subject in which he describes his passion and the risks that he takes to prosecute cases against police officers who have abused his clients. When we were interviewing he was gearing up for a retrial in the case of the Estate of Greg Hill, a lawsuit in which the estate and survivors of Greg Hill were suing a police officer who shot him through Hills’ closed garage door.  He tried the case a 2nd time and is prepared, according to him, to try it as many times as it takes in order for him to get justice for Hill’s family.    On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with John Phillips.  ****************************************************************************   Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, posters and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.    The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material.     All other rights are reserved.

Robert Blake, the Baretta and Little Rascals actor, was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors and figures. He was charged in the murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakely. Gerald Schawartzbach was his lawyer. Blake was acquitted and Schwartzbach, who has been invovled in some of the biggest criminal cases, and perhaps the first known acquittal using a Battered Spouse defense , talks with me about his career, his book, Blake, his hippie days and more.   www.killercrossexamination.com ___________________________________________   Neil Rockind is the host of the Killer Cross Examination podcast.  Rockind is nicknamed "The Rockweiler" and has obtained high profile acquittals and is known for his cross examination style. Rockind is a television and radio quest who appears regularly on the Law and Crime Network providing commentary.  Rockind has interviewed some of the top lawyers in the country on this popular podcast.

Neil Rockind dives into one of the most prolific cases in recent history with Mark Richards, Rittenhouse's lead attorney. You'll hear about the reactions of the public, about Rittenhouse's original lawyers, how Richards got involved and more.  You'll learn why Rittenhouse testified and about what the lawyers learned about the deliberations.  *****************************************************************************  Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discuss popular trials and cases and current events with other tops lawyers around the country. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his quick witted and aggressive cross examination style.    The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We use portions of trial clips from YouTube and other sites including clips of Kyle Rittenhouse and the Trial.  It is in the public domain and is newsworthy.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material.    All other rights are reserved.

Neil Rockind interviews Rockstar Capital Case Attorney Diane Menashe. The two discuss Diane's recent acquittal in the William Husel case, their stories of entering the field of law, and even show off their newfound friendship. *****************************************************************************   Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discuss popular trials and cases and current events with other tops lawyers around the country. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.    The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We use portions of trial clips from YouTube and other sites including clips and photographs of Diane Menashe, William Husel, Jose Baez and witnesses and the Trial.  It is in the public domain and is newsworthy.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material.    All other rights are reserved.

If you listened to Dream Team member, Carl Douglas, relive the Glove Incident and testimony, this is the full interview with him on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast. It is long but Carl had a front row seat to history and relishes in his role in that case and working with Cochran. The Dream Team. The members and lawyers that took part in the defense of OJ Simpson are legendary. The made history. This is the third interview that Neil Rockind has conducted with a member of the Dream Team: F Lee Bailey, Alan Dershowitz and now Carl Douglas. This is an incredible interview. He goes in depth on Cochran, Shapiro, OJ Simpson, the Glove Incident and more. Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discuss popular trials and cases and current events with other tops lawyers around the country. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.  Week in and week out, we interview the best and most newsworthy lawyers in the country.  This episode is no exception.  The Dream Team, Part 3. The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We use portions of trial clips from YouTube and other sites including clips and photographs of OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur and others in the public domain. It is in the public domain and is newsworthy.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. All other rights are reserved. #dreamteam #ojsimpson #crossexamination

The Dream Team obtained the biggest acquittal in history. OJ Simpson, the actor and football legend, was acquitted in the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Who could forget the "If The Glove Doesn't Fit, You Must Acquit" and the failed glove demonstration that led to that rhyme, the closing arguments and acquittal? Carl Douglas, one of the remaining members of the Dream Team, takes us back to that moment in history and tells us what it was like. This is chilling and amazing. This is a snippet of an interview with Carl Douglas. His is the third in a series of interviews with the Dream Team that Neil Rockind has done: F Lee Bailey, Alan Dershowitz and now Carl Douglas. The full interview is available next on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast -- Dream Team, Part 3. Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer, appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious cases court and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events. Nicknamed "The Rockweiler" and known for my cross examination style, Rockind interviews other top lawyers about their trials, war stories and careers. The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We use portions of trial clips and photographs from various sites that broadcast the OJ Simpson trial. It is in the public domain and is newsworthy. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. All other rights are reserved

Good cross examination is more than just words ... it is story telling, action words, drama, theater. It involves theater using all of your senses: visual, sound, demonstrative, mental imagery, facial expressions, time, change of tone, change of direction. Want to see or know what what I mean?   Listen to this episode ...    In this podcast episode, I break down the excellent work of criminal defense lawyers Jose Baez and Diane Menashe, lawyers for Dr. William Husel. In one of the most highly publicized and watched trials in recent memory, they prove that good theater is not only effective but necessary.  I'm a trial lawyer, appear regularly on television and in the news, defend people in serious cases court and also discuss popular trials and cases and current events. My nickname is "The Rockweiler" and I'm known for my cross examination style.   The contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We use portions of trial clips from Law And Crime showing Diane Menashe and Jose Baez in trial cross examining witnesses.  It is in the public domain and is newsworthy.  This, in our view, is fair use  pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material.   All other rights are reserved.

Cross Examination Pro - Tip:  when cornering a witness, never let witness off the hook. What does that mean? Listen and find out. I took an interview between a 60 Minutes reporter and Arizona GOP Candidate for Governor Kari Lake and broke it down to assist in making the point.   I'm a trial lawyer, appear regularly on television and in the news.  I defend people in court and also discuss popular trials and cases.  My nickname is "The Rockweiler" and I'm a trial lawyer and I'm known for my cross examination style.   This podcast is under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We use a portion of a 60 Minutes video of an interview that is newsworthy that involves a 60 Minutes journalist and Kari Lake, the GOP AZ Candidate for Governor.  It is in the public domain and involves an interviewing style and is newsworthy.  This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to this material.     #karilake #crossexamination #60minutes

Steve Fishman, my guest on this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast, said, "it is no surprise that a country founded on racism and slavery has police officers who are still prejudiced and racist."  Fishman, from Detroit, and I break down the tragedies that we've seen in recent history, Breonna Taylor, Daunte Wright, George Floyd, Andre Hill and more ... we review video of the NJ Mall incident together and Steve shares his thoughts on the newly nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court and why that is so important.  We even talk about Tucker Carlson, Bill Barr, Roselawn, Mumford and Central High Schools.

My blood is boiling. I've commented on cases on television and radio and I've cross examined the best of witnesses -- officers, witnesses, experts and others with vigor, vim and eye toward destroying their credibility and when I saw the NJ Mall incident where the police detain a black youth and "comfort" a white teen, drove me to commentary. I've offered to represent the black youth and I welcome the police to come on my podcast to be cross examined and questioned by me.  The only explanation for the police behavior appeared to be prejudice and race.  Here is my take -- tell me otherwise. 

Why? Of all of the careers some of you could choose or some of you chose, why did you become a judge? Why choose this one? On behalf of everyone ... I need to ask this question and on this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast, I do.  They don't call me The Rockweiler for nothing and on this episode,  I turn my sarcasm, criticism and humor towards those that assumed the bench for all the wrong reasons.  Take a listen and let me know what you think ... #crossexamination #judges #triallawyer

Dan Webb talks about cross examining a former President (Ronald Reagan), prosecuting Jussie Smollett, key cross-examination strategies, and of course, his love for Chicago. Only on Killer Cross Examination. If the Lord picked a lawyer to defend a case, there is a pretty good chance that Dan Webb is on the short list of lawyers who'd get the call. His credentials are impeccable. It has been said about Webb that he is one of the "11 lawyers you definitely don't want to see across the aisle, the #1 litigator in the US, a "stunningly good trial lawyer" and "one of the most formidable courtroom lawyers in America today." What's more, he's brutally honest about what trials are about - winning. Not moral victories, not keeping juries out, not defending the rights of the accused … winning. And, Dan Webb knows how to win. It is no wonder that his client list reads like a Who's Who — Kwame Kilpatrick, Bill Gates, former Governor of Ililnois George Ryan, former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., former Congressman Dan Rostenkowski and William Kennedy Smith to name a few. He represents a Russian Oligarch and if you think he's above prosecuting someone, he's not. He was a United States Attorney and he recently prosecuted Jussie Smollett, the actor who was convicted of disorderly person and false report of a mugging and did so, according to him, to restore the integrity of the Chicago justice system. Webb is a cross examination master.

School shootings. The fact that we are even discussing it is a disgusting sign of the times. Oxford High School is just the latest school to be the site of a massacre. Ethan Crumbley is charged with murder for his role in the Oxford High School Massacre.  Ethan's parents are charged with manslaughter. But what about the schools, school officials, districts, etc? Schools are less safe than an airport for crying out loud and we've had enough. What policies and laws are preventing us from holding schools, districts and administrations from being held accountable? Civil rights lawyer Vince Colella who has handled cases alongside lawyers such as Brian Claypool, Ben Crump and full disclosure, yours truly, breaks it down.  This is an episode not be missed. 

Robert Durst is dead.  I’ve spent a lot of time discussing Robert Durst, his life, his trials and his convictions. He died while his conviction for killing Susan Berman is in appeal. What it means….

“You can’t handle the truth”, the famous response elicited from fictional Lt Colonel Nathan Jessup on cross examination by the character played by Tom Cruise to this day remains the quintessential “gotcha” moment in a trial. A cross examination so good that it broke the witness, cracked the case and freed the accused. Popular shows, documentaries, movies and docudramas all focus on this type of cross examination moment - moments created by the dynamic exchange between lawyers and witnesses. In 2021, my podcast the Killer Cross Examination Podcast, featured some of the best, most well known and iconic lawyers in the country.  The lawyers who joined me included lawyers who defended OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, George Zimmerman, Phil Spector, Steve Avery, Charlie Sheen, John Gotti, Jr., William Kennedy Smith, Chris Webber, Casey Anthony and Michael Peterson to name a few.  From A-Z, Anne Bremner to Jack Zimmermann, I interviewed my peers, the lawyers who the writers try to copy and emulate when they write the scripts for the Netflix shows. Unscripted, uncensored and more.  As we say hello to 2022, I also bid farewell to F. Lee Bailey, who pointing a finger at me said, “I know a great trial lawyer when I see one.” Here are some excerpts from 2021 from the Killer Cross Examination Podcast featuring yours truly, F Lee Bailey, and other iconic lawyers, e.g., Tom Mesereau, Alan Dershowitz, Mark Geragos, Linda Kenney Baden, and more. Subscribe to the Killer Cross Examination Podcast on Apple, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, Amazon Music, YouTube, Spotify and Audible to name a few. Happy New Year

This is a one of a kind podcast episode. Steve Fishman is a one of a kind trial attorney.  Fishman has won some of the biggest verdicts in Michigan.  He and I have handled and tried cases together and in this podcast episode, Steve Fishman and I share stories from some of the cases that we've handled together and more.  Who is Steve Fishman? Some know him from his days playing basketball at the University of Michigan alongside Rudy Tomjanovich. Others from his "Mumford High School" days. He is a Detroit, Michigan legend.  Steve Fishman’s client roster reads like a "Who's Who" in Detroit.  Many remember him from defending Demetrius Hollway, Chris Webber, Robert Traylor, Monica Conyers, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway and Ben Wallace to name just a few. It took one line in a nationally covered trial for pundits, members of the public and lawyers everywhere to learn what we already knew in here in Michigan:  Steve Fishman is a natural. What was the line? After Gerry Spence said, "I'm from Wyoming” to a jury, Steve Fishman got up, not missing a beat, and said, "I'm from Wyoming too … Wyoming and Curtis." It drew laughs, showed how relatable he was and endeared him to the jury and public immediately.  That one line captivated the courtroom.  But it wasn't a trick or a gimmick, Fishman is sincere, humorous, quick witted and has the ability to size up the room and capitalize on a moment like few others.  And … there are no better cross examiners anywhere. Period. Zip. Zero. Zilch. Full disclosure, Fishman is one of my mentors and dear friends but he wouldn't be on this podcast just for those reasons.  He's here because he really is that good.

Joey Jackson is one the country's most recognized legal analysts and commentators.  He has covered some of the most prominent and significant trials in recent memory including the trials of Bill Cosby, Kyle Rittenhouse, the men who killed Ahmad Aubrey and the ins and outs of the investigation into the murder of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie.  He was a nightly fixture on television during the Jodi Arias trial on the Dr. Drew Show, Headline News and HLN-After Dark.  But he can do more than talk the talk, he can walk the walk. He is a fantastic lawyer in his own right. Joey Jackson Does Killer Cross!

Before the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, few outside of Wisconsin knew or had even heard of Judge Bruce Schroeder. Now, nearly everyone does and it seems that they all have an opinion about him.  From explaining the reasoning for his rulings, yelling at the prosecutors, making bizarre comments and at times demeaning statements, e.g., his “Asian food” comment, Judge Schroeder has turned much of the attention towards him.  I’m not here to talk about his rulings, the quality of the the lawyering or Rittenhouse’s guilt (we’ll have time to break that down later) but rather about the Judge’s demeanor, personality and whether it is more common than you’d like to believe.  The answers may surprise you. Tune into this solo edition of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast.

He defended the real life “Mule”, the subject of the movie starring Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper and directed by Clint Eastwood, represented Drew Peterson, the former police officer charged with murdering one of his wives and took part in the “Family Secrets” case in which characters and scenes in the movie Casino, starring Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci, were loosely based and he’s here to share his stories and approach to trials. Darryl Goldberg Does Killer Cross!

I bet you didn’t know that Wonder Woman lives in Kansas. Well, she does. Swain is nicknamed “Wonder Woman” and her firm is often referred to as “the Swain Train”.  The Rockweiler meets Wonder Woman.  This is an incredible episode. For all of you progressives and for whose who wonder if it is different for a woman, listen to this episode. Swain is a maverick. In the heart of the Midwest, Kansas, Swain’s motto is “F— the Patriarchy” and she means it! She ran for Attorney General and wasn’t supported by either party.  When asked who she’d like to cross examine, whether dead or alive, she said, “OJ Simpson”!  When asked why? Swain said, “because I’d get him to confess.” Amazing stuff! When asked who the best cross examiner she’s ever seen was/is, she didn’t hesitate, “me”, she said.  For years, the gnarlier the case, the more she wanted to be involved.

Making A Murderer, the Netflix Documentary Series, captured the attention of tends of millions.  The series followed the prosecution of Steve Avery and Brendan Dassey for the murder of Teresa Halback.  Dean Strang defended Steve Avery and he takes us behind the scenes, tells us what it was like making the show, his reaction to the verdict, his style in the courtroom and his favorite cross examination story (it involves Wayne Newton, the venerable Las Vegas entertainer).  He discusses how he became a lawyer, what he did before becoming a lawyer, how he ended up in criminal defense and how he ended up defending Avery in case that gripped the nation.  You do not want to miss this episode - and this is one that the longer you listen to it, the better it gets.

Alan Dershowitz Does Killer Cross. He needs no introduction. A participant in some of the biggest cases in history, e.g., Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken, Reverend Jim Bakker, Claus von Bulow, OJ Simpson, Jeff Epstein and Donald Trump,  Dershowitz is one of the most significant lawyers, authors, commentators and scholars in American legal history. Dershowitz joins Neil Rockind to discuss his career, his first case, his favorite cross examination, the best cross examiner he has ever seen,  his opinion of Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey, and his legacy, including what cases he believes he will be remembered for and why. The answers may shock you! He talks about his treatment by liberals, including Larry David and others who he considered friends  and colleagues and the personal accusations that have been levied against him. At times, Dershowitz lets it fly. This is one episode you don't want to miss! #alandershowitz #crossexamination #dershowitz

Linda Kenney Baden has defended or taken part in the defense of Phil Spector, Jayson Williams, Casey Anthony, Michael Skakel and Aaron Hernandez, to name a few. If you have read about a high profile case in which someone was acquitted and the case involved forensic evidence, there is a good chance that Linda Kenney Baden was involved. But her defense of Phil Spector, the music industry icon, in his trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson, is one of the things that she will be most remembered for by the public.  She was portrayed by Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren in the HBO Film, Phil Spector, who starred in the movie alongside Al Pacino (who portrayed Spector).  She is a host on Dan Abrams Law & Crime Network.  She is also married to one of the foremost forensic pathologists in the country, Michael Baden. Linda Kenney Baden is my guest on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast.

This 26 minutes could change your life. I'm not kidding. We have shocking new information and evidence regarding breath tests and breathalyzers that you need to know and that we just obtained.  This will shock the legal system, the prosecutors, the police, the judges and probation officers. How do I know?  Watch and listen.

Jack Zimmermann is a true American hero. Zimmermann proudly admits to taking on the hardest, toughest cases and causes. He’s fought in war, defended soldiers wrongly accused in court martial cases, tried some of the toughest cases in Texas, freed people from death row and even got involved in the Branch Davidian David Koresh controversy in WACO and testified before Congress. Zimmermann is a true legend.  A former partner of the legendary Racehorse Haynes, he joins me to tell us about his life and career on this episode of Killer Cross Examination.

A whopping verdict of 98 million against the State of Washington for negligence in the deaths of the Powell children, one of the most tragic and followed cases in the history of that state. It wasn’t magic but she did represent one of the great magicians of all time, David Copperfield. Anne Bremner is an award winning trial lawyer, one of the nation’s most recognized legal analysts and a Court TV regular. She tells all on this episode of the Killer Cross Examination Podcast.

What’s it like to win the biggest acquittal for the biggest star ever? Tom Mesereau knows. He defended the King of Pop Michael Jackson, Iron Mike Tyson, Robert Blake and Bill Cosby and … he’s here! If you ever wanted the behind the scenes take from the man himself and to hear some never before heard of stories from the Jackson trial, don’t miss this episode!

From an 18 year old facing jail to winning a record setting 9 figure defamation verdict. Want to know how he did it? Want to learn his techniques? You can. You need to hear his story.

Few lawyers have tried 1 high profile case on TV, let alone two - and one that was covered by Netflix! Want to get behind the scenes of The Staircase, the Netflix documentary series about the prosecution and defense of novelist Michael Peterson who was charged with murder? Did you know his lawyer, David Rudolf, also defended NFL star Rae Carruth in a capital case? Rudolf is a legendary lawyer who now practices with his wife, Sonya Pfeiffer, and they host a podcast called Abuse of Power. I’ve got em both on Killer Cross Examination.

Want to know what Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller and OJ Simpson have in common? Want to know how to win trials? Pick a jury with OJ Simpson as your client AFTER he was acquitted of a double murder?  Get behind the scenes at Court TV with someone who knows Nancy Grace and who knew Johnnie Cochran? Meet Yale Galanter, one of the country’s most celebrated lawyers. He’s my guest on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast.

Ever wondered what sets some lawyers apart? Creativity and ingenuity are among those qualities along with an ability to read the room and execute. In this episode, John Lewan uses an unconventional approach to destroy a witness’ credibility. It is fascinating and I break it down in this segment. If you love courtroom drama, this episode is for you. If you’re a young lawyer, you can learn a lot from this segment. Let me know what you think??!! What do you think about this approach?

IN MEMORY OF F. LEE BAILEY (June 10, 1933 - June 3, 2021) I was fascinated with his career, his swagger and combative style for as long as I can remember. How couldn’t I be? He dropped out of law school but yet still became a lawyer and among his first cases was the appeal, defense and acquittal of Dr. Sam Shepard, the doctor who was wrongly convicted of killing his wife whose story was the loose basis for the movie, The Fugitive.  From early on, F. Lee Bailey, walked with a heavy foot leaving an impression in the legal system and society beyond.  This last week, Bailey passed away at the age of 87.  Despite a career that includes participation in some of the most important, notorious and high profile cases in the 20th Century, Bailey is still, in my opinion, not given his due.  No case was too unpopular nor controversial for Bailey, who took on the defenses of the Boston Strangler, Sam Shepard, Curtis LeMay in the My Lai massacre, Patricia Hearst and OJ Simpson to name just a few.   I have no interest in litigating his strengths or weaknesses here. But I’ll just say that if he was on your side, he was as he was proud to say so and stay there forever. These are admirable qualities in any age but particularly so today. I write about him, in a eulogy of sorts, and I do so because many of the younger generations do not recognize his name or the shadow he cast as a young lawyer or in his career.  They may know him from Simpson trial and the now well-known cross examination of the Mark Fuhrman. Few know much him about before that which is sad. Before social media, e.g., Tik ToK, Instagram, Facebook, etc. made self-promotion and advertising a thing, one had to earn the attention of the media, admiration and “following” of the public and respect of the general public. One had to actually do something – win cases, chart a new course, be innovative, etc.  Bailey did all of that and was all of that.  He was a household name not because of advertising or a marketing campaign but because he put himself front and center in controversy.   A few months before his passing, he graced me with an interview. I admit that I’m a bit of a legal nerd in the sense that I watch, read about and study trials.  I watch TV shows about trials, read novels about trials and enjoy watching other practice the art/science that I have dedicated much of my adult life and so when Bailey agreed to be interviewed on the Killer Cross Examination Podcast, I was, I imagine, like a kid about to meet Joe Dimaggio of Yankee fame back in the day.   I could have talked with him for hours. He remembered facts from cases 40 years ago and beyond.  He honestly appraised the cross examination of Mark Fuhrman, acknowledging that he got lucky when "the tapes" appeared. He admitted that his cross was planned to be a setup to create a logical contradiction in the minds of the jurors and to juxtapose Fuhrman's denials with the testimony of other witnesses who the defense planned on calling. He could have easily claimed that his cross of Fuhrman (when compared to the recordings) was intentional but he was too much of an artist to do so. When I mentioned his superb cross of Sgt. David Rossi, a textbook cross examination, he responded, "a true lawyer would know that" or something to that effect.   Near the end of my time with Bailey he eerily commented on his legacy and foreshadowed his passing.  He paid me a high honor, "I can't tell describe a trial lawyer but I know one when I see one" and pointed at me. I can say the same, Lee - I don't know how to describe a trial lawyer but F. Lee Bailey, "you were surely that - a badass trial lawyer."  Rather than post a new podcast this week, we repost my interview with Bailey in his memory. So long my friend.