The Bravo Docket

Legal team, we are going to discuss something that is incredibly relevant in pop culture due to the release of You Can See Everything, a documentary co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim following the disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. On the docket this week is how Holmes falsely misrepresented her medical device to people of high level positions and the aftermath of getting caught in her lies. We’re diving into how exactly she broke the law, what she was convicted and not convicted of, and exploring the trial themes of the defense and prosecution. There's a lot to cover here, so tune in next week for part 2!What’s on the docket?Background on Elizabeth Holmes and TheranosWhat Elizabeth Holmes was charged with and details from the indictment, including Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani’s involvement The specific categories of investor misrepresentations alleged in the indictmentThe pre-trial rulingsExcerpts from the prosecution’s opening statement by Robert LeachHolmes’ core defensesSummary of some of the most prominent witnesses from both sidesExcerpts from witness testimoniesAccess additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.  Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Lola Blankets: Get 35% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code DOCKET at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DOCKET.Progressive: Visit Progressive.com. Find a rate that works for you with the Name Your Price tool.Smileset: Listeners of our show get an additional 35 percent discount when they go to SMILESET.com/DOCKET.JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #adJones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, the Laura Owens debacle continues. On the docket this week, we are going over the testimonies from Laura’s side including David Gingras, who represented Laura in the paternity case v. Clayton Echard, Jan Owens, Laura's mother, and of course, Laura’s personal statement to the court and final arguments from her lawyer. And then we share the judge’s verdict on her sentencing. As most of you already know, our frustrations with Laura, her mother, and the way that this case has been handled are far from none—so we’re not holding back.What’s on the docket?David Gingras’ testimony as a character witnessJan Owens’ testimonyLaura’s personal statement to the courtChristian Lueders' arguments (Laura’s defense attorney)Judge’s verdict on Laura’s sentenceAccess additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.  Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/bravodocket to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DOCKET.Progressive: Visit Progressive.com. Find a rate that works for you with the Name Your Price tool.Smileset: Listeners of our show get an additional 35 percent discount when they go to SMILESET.com/DOCKET.JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #adJones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, on the docket this week is a case we’ve covered multiple times and even had one of the victims, ‘Bachelor’ star Clayton Echard, on our show to tell his story. We are diving into the sentencing hearing of Laura Owens that took place just last week. Last we left off, Laura was facing 14 felony charges including fraud, forgery, evidence tampering, identity theft and theft by extortion arising from prosecutor’s allegations that she fabricated pregnancies involving two different men, Clayton Echard and Greg Gillespie. Now that her sentencing hearing is complete, we’re going over the arguments made by both sides, Laura’s parents’ involvement, and how Laura abused the legal system and used it as a weapon to manipulate her victims. We're diving in to every person who testified at the hearing giving our unfiltered thoughts. There is a lot to cover here, so part 2 will be coming next week.What’s on the docket?Laura's felony charges and recap of her crimesJan and Ronn’s bankruptcy and GoFundMe for Ronn’s Parkinson’s disease medical billsJan and Ronn’s creditors meeting and the importance of the description in the GoFundMeLaura’s plea deal, settlement conference, and continued negotiationsWhat Laura pleaded guilty toAttorney Nicole Northup’s presentation about Greg GillespieThe legal back and forth between Laura Owens and Greg GillespieEd Leiter’s presentation about Clayton EchardOur thoughts on why Laura targeted ClaytonClayton Echard’s address to the courtStormy Mitchell’s victim impact letterGreg Gillespie’s victim impact statementDetective Beau’s response to Laura’s counsel’s mitigation in the investigation following Judge Mata’s referralLaura’s domestic violence protective order against Mike MaracciniThe state’s requested sentencing for LauraAccess additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.  Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code DOCKET at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Smileset: Listeners of our show get an additional 35 percent discount when they go to SMILESET.com/DOCKET.JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #adJones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, we are ending our coverage on the ladies from the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip here. On the docket this week is Real Housewives of New York icon Luann de Lesseps featuring a recap of an earlier episode we did about her arrest (linked below), as well as the lawsuits she faced from her ex-husband, Alexandre, and her two children, Victoria and Noel, which she found out about through the press and then proceeded to blame her relapse on. We go through the details of her plea agreement, probation, and the preliminary injunction that helped resolve the family lawsuit. And we also discuss how her arresting officer ended up getting charged himself for crimes that were a complete failure of our justice system. Listen until the end to hear us answer some more of your questions from our last Q&A — what made us become lawyers? Are we going to Bravo Fan Fest? And, how do we manage work/life balance? Life's a divorce, an arrest, and a cabaret: Luann de Lesseps What’s on the docket?Why Angela is wearing an eye patchBackground on LuannThe Colony Hotel incidentLuann’s charges and conditions under her plea agreementAlexandre, Victoria, and Noel’s filed complaint against LuannWhat is a preliminary injunctionHow the family lawsuit ended (what we know and what we assume happened)Luann’s probation violation hearing and her conditionsOur thoughts about Luann on RHUGTThe 14 victim federal civil rights lawsuit against Luann’s arresting officerAnswering additional questions from our last Q&AOur thoughts on RHONY and RHOSLCAccess additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.  Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DOCKET.Ollie: Stock is limited so secure your Holiday Feast while you can! Head to ollie.com/docket and use code DOCKET to get 70% of your pups holiday feast today! And remember to order by November 3rd! JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #adJones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, we are continuing our series on the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip ladies and also closing out our discourse on Porsha Williams, RHOA star, and her legal cases. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, we go through her divorces from both Kordell Stewart and Simon Guobadia. On the docket this week is Porsha’s defamation lawsuit that Simon filed against her, which overlaps with the divorce timeline. In July 2024, Porsha posted four slides on her Instagram stories, to her 7.7 million followers at the time, sharing information on erectile dysfunction with the hashtag #menshealthawareness only months after her and Simon filed for divorce. Even though Simon was not named in the posts, blogs took it and ran with it, as well as the public, and later that year, Simon filed a federal complaint against Porsha asserting defamation per say, infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy. We’re diving into Simon’s complaint, Porsha’s counter-arguments, and where this lawsuit currently stands.What’s on the docket?Porsha and Simon’s traditional Nigerian Edo native custom ceremonySimon’s federal defamation complaint against Porsha Simon’s detainment and deportationOur conflicting opinions on whether or not Simon had a right to file this lawsuitWhat is needed to prove defamationPorsha’s motion to dismiss, Simon’s amended complaint, and Porsha’s renewed motion to dismissTruth is an absolute defense and false statement of fact argumentsPorsha’s discovery requestsPorsha’s motion to compel discovery and Simon’s objectionsFalse light invasion of privacy claimWhat is a transactional attorneyThe Court's final order Importance of staying in your lane as a lawyerAccess additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.  Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/bravodocket to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #adJones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.