Scandal with Sierra Gillespie Archiv
222 Episoden
23 Minuten
Josh Duggar's bid to overturn his federal child sexual abuse material conviction has been rejected, keeping the former reality TV star behind bars as a judge dismissed his appeal as untimely and lacking credibility. Adding to the mystery, Duggar has been transferred from a minimum-security federal prison to a specialized medical facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the same institution that houses Joe Exotic, though neither his attorney nor prison officials have explained why. The latest developments come as legal troubles continue to surround the Duggar family, with Duggar's younger brother Joseph facing separate criminal allegations in Arkansas and Florida. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie has the Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Minuten
A shocking moment in a Massachusetts courtroom, as an accused killer breaks down at his initial appearance. Fifty-eight-year-old Sean Brewer is accused of shooting his wife, 47-year-old Jacklyn Berry, over the weekend. Brewer allegedly found an “unknown person’s” jacket and gun in his bedroom, when the firearm "spontaneously" went off. At his arraignment on Tuesday, Brewer openly and audibly sobbed in the courtroom as the case was discussed. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie unpacks the facts of the case and hears from CBS Boston reporter Louisa Moller, who was inside the courtroom at the time of Brewer’s breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Minuten
Teacher Maris Nichols Either, who was accused of having inappropriate relations with a student in a school closet, has allegedly engaged in similar acts with five other students. Authorities allege the educator sent suggestive text messages to minors, including one to a female student, encouraging her to watch “50 Shades of Grey.” Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie looks into the case in this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Minuten
A first-grade teacher in a small Pacific Northwest town is making national news for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student. According to investigators, Mackenzie Naught’s husband was the one who turned her in to police. Naught was arrested at her home on suspicion of first-degree sexual misconduct of a minor. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Minuten
Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old biology teacher and football operations manager at Alexander High School, was arrested for allegedly having sexual encounters with a student in a shared classroom closet and a parked SUV. While Nichols is currently out on a $40,000 bond, parents have voiced outrage over a lack of academic instruction in her classroom and a perceived failure by the school district to ensure student safety. Despite her leadership role as the district's biology program lead, the Douglas County School System has remained silent regarding her employment status and how the alleged on-campus misconduct went unnoticed. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Minuten
Hayden Panettiere is speaking out about a disturbing experience she says happened when she was a teenage star aboard a luxury yacht, where she alleges she was led into a room and placed in bed next to a naked, “very famous” older man. During a recent podcast appearance promoting her new memoir, Panettiere described realizing she was in danger while trapped out at sea and ultimately escaping the situation before anything further allegedly happened. The episode also explores her past struggles with addiction, postpartum depression, and fame. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks it all down on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Minuten
'19 Kids and Counting’ star Josh Duggar reportedly sent his wife Anna a series of sexually suggestive messages from behind bars. In the messages, Duggar allegedly told Anna how he missed her and asked her to send revealing photos. The messages, which were first obtained by PEOPLE, included flirtatious comments about her appearance and fantasies about reuniting. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Minuten
Rapper Kodak Black is back in legal trouble after being arrested in Florida on an MDMA trafficking charge tied to a 2025 investigation involving gunshots, drugs, and tens of thousands of dollars in cash found in a vehicle allegedly connected to him. Prosecutors argued his status as a “professional rapper” justified a higher bond, sparking laughter and pushback from defense attorney Bradford Cohen, who says there’s not enough evidence to support the charges and is already preparing a motion to dismiss. Despite the judge rejecting the idea that Kodak’s rap career alone warranted harsher treatment, she still raised his bond to $75,000 based on his lengthy criminal history, and the rapper has since been released from jail after posting bond. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks it all down on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Minuten
A successful Houston restaurateur and fashion entrepreneur, 39-year-old Thy Mitchell, along with her two young children, was found shot to death inside the family’s home, and police say the killer was her husband, Matthew Mitchell. The seemingly picture-perfect couple had built popular Houston restaurants and a growing fashion brand together, making the shocking deaths even more difficult for friends and loved ones to understand. Now, investigators and the public are left searching for answers, especially after a cryptic Instagram post from Thy days before the killings appeared to eerily foreshadow the tragedy. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Minuten
A high-profile influencer with nearly a million followers is suddenly at the center of a massive undercover operation that led to hundreds of arrests in a Polk County, Florida, human trafficking sting. According to investigators, Craig Long allegedly responded to an undercover escort ad and arranged a $100 encounter at a staged location, where he was taken into custody without incident. Law&Crime's Sierra Gillespie dives into the case in this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Minuten
A shocking alleged plot to kidnap two Dutch royal princesses has been revealed after authorities say a suspect was arrested with a disturbing handwritten note and two axes carved with extremist phrases. Prosecutors say the note included the word “bloodbath” along with the names of Princess Catharina-Amalia and Princess Alexia, raising alarm over the alleged plan. Law&Crime's Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case in this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 Minuten
It's been months since Hollywood power couple Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their home. Their own son, Nick Reiner, stands accused of killing them. For the first time, the couple's eldest son, Jake, has broken his silence, giving a look into his "living nightmare" in a new Substack essay. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie examines the latest details in this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Minuten
A London influencer, Gabrielle Carrington, is accused of murdering fellow Instagram model Klaudia Zakrzewska by allegedly running her over with a car outside a nightclub following a rumored months-long feud. Prosecutors say Carrington, who was allegedly intoxicated, struck and dragged Zakrzewska with her vehicle, leaving her critically injured; she later died, prompting upgraded murder charges. The shocking case has drawn major attention as it blends social media rivalry, alleged personal disputes, and a deadly real-world confrontation now headed for court. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Minuten
A former Louisiana fifth-grade teacher, Marisa Noel, is facing 25 felony charges, including rape and indecent behavior with juveniles, after an investigation into alleged inappropriate relationships with multiple former students. Authorities say the case expanded when a second victim came forward, and evidence such as alleged communications and materials surfaced, prompting additional, more severe charges. Noel’s close friend, Cortney Burleigh, has also been arrested and charged as an accessory, accused of being connected to the alleged abuse involving a child under 13. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 Minuten
A former executive has filed a federal lawsuit against Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, alleging she was demoted, forced to work in a toxic environment, including while in labor, and ultimately fired after returning from maternity leave. The complaint details claims of workplace harassment, retaliation, and labor law violations, while also pointing to a controversial internal culture and prior allegations tied to his productions. MrBeast’s company denies the accusations, calling them false and opportunistic, and says evidence will refute the claims as the case heads to court. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks it all down on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
