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Nineteen-year-old Brianna Moore is accused of giving birth alone in her University of Tampa dorm bathroom, placing her newborn in a trashcan, and causing the baby’s death. But now, in newly filed legal motions and expert reports, the young mother is unveiling a striking potential defense: she didn’t know she was pregnant, panicked during a medical emergency, and the tragedy was an accident. Prosecutors say the evidence tells a very different story—including disturbing text messages and an autopsy indicating fatal injuries. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest with criminal defense attorney Matt Mangino. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The investigation into the baffling, unsolved disappearance of Amy Bradley—who vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship nearly 30 years ago—is heating up again after a massively watched Netflix docuseries brought new attention to the cold case. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sat down with private investigators Jim Carey & Earl Nance to discuss new evidence, alleged sightings, and their absolute certainty that Amy was kidnapped and sold. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two defendants accused of the horrifying murder of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, who was allegedly shot, beaten, had bleach poured down her throat, and was left to die in a burning car, could now face the ultimate punishment. Prosecutors in Maricopa County, Arizona are officially seeking the death penalty against Cudjoe Young and Sencere Hayes, who police believe murdered Vega to prevent her from testifying against Young in an armed robbery case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Kurt Altman to get expert insight on what this means for the trial moving forward. Plus, hear directly from Mercedes’ parents, Erika and Tom Pillsbury, as they share their emotional reaction to the capital punishment decision. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rapper 50 Cent’s new Netflix docu-series, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, has dropped, immediately rocketing to the top of the charts. The four-part series explores Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life, from Bad Boy Entertainment to his recent federal trial and shocking allegations of assault, abuse, and ties to the deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. Law&Crime Legal Counsel Elizabeth Vulaj joins Jesse Weber to break down it all down. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/sidebar. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Utah father Micah Smith allegedly forced his three young children—ages 2, 4, and 8—on a nine-mile mountain hike in freezing conditions, leaving two fighting for their lives. Charged with six first-degree felonies, Smith faced a judge for the first time since the arrest. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking evidence, the harrowing video from the hike, and why the court decided he’s too dangerous to be released. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://hellofresh.com/SIDEBAR10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Breakfast for Life!  One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.