Karen Read's Lawsuit Exposes Police Communications
Karen Read filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department, citing troubling voicemails and text messages exchanged by officers on her case.
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Karen Read Files Bombshell Lawsuit; New Twist in Crystal Rogers Case
This episode covers Karen Read's legal action against Massachusetts police, a perjury charge in the Crystal Rogers murder case, and insights from lawyer Emily Simpson on the Mackenzie Shirilla documentary.
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Karen Read's bombshell lawsuit. Twist in Crystal Rogers case. Plus, Legally Brunette host Emily Simpson.
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Perjury Charge in Crystal Rogers Case
Brooks Houck was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Crystal Rogers, last year. His brother, Nick Houck, is now accused of first-degree perjury in the case.
23Brendan Banfield Sentenced for Catfishing Murders
Brendan Banfield received his sentence for the catfishing double murder case in the Dateline Round Up segment.
4Larry Millete Trial Updates
New details have emerged in the trial of Larry Millete, who is accused of killing his wife after purchasing magic spells.
5Emily Simpson Discusses Mackenzie Shirilla Documentary
Lawyer Emily Simpson, known for 'The Real Housewives of Orange County,' discusses the fallout from a new Netflix documentary about the Mackenzie Shirilla case.
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What is the basis of Karen Read's lawsuit against the police?
The lawsuit exposes troubling voicemails and texts between officers on her case.
1Who is accused of perjury in the Crystal Rogers case?
Nick Houck, the brother of convicted murderer Brooks Houck.
23What is the connection between Emily Simpson and the Mackenzie Shirilla case?
She is a lawyer who discusses the fallout from a new Netflix documentary about the case.
7What crime is Larry Millete accused of?
He is accused of buying magic spells and then killing his wife.
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In Massachusetts, Karen Read filed a lawsuit against state police and Canton PD, exposing what she says are troubling voicemails and texts between officers on her case.
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In Kentucky, Brooks Houck was convicted of his girlfriend Crystal Rogers' murder last year.
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His brother, Nick Houck, is now accused of first-degree perjury.
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In Dateline Round Up, Brendan Banfield receives his sentence for the catfishing double murder.
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New details emerge in the trial of Larry Millete, accused of buying magic spells and then killing his wife.
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An update in the case of Lynette Hooker, who went missing in the Bahamas while on a sailing trip with her husband.
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Plus, lawyer Emily Simpson of“TheReal Housewives of Orange County” discusses the fallout from a new Netflix documentary about the case of Mackenzie Shirilla.
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