The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs

Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it’s breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what’s really going on in trials in the news, they’ll have you covered.

193. 2025 Legal Briefs Year in Review

We review our favorite topics from 2025.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-26
49:36

192. True Crime Updates 2025 Edition

We update the status of some of 2025's biggest legal stories.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-19
38:08

191. Luigi Mangione and Search and Seizure

Luigi Mangione is back in court, arguing that evidence gathered at his arrest should be suppressed. We discuss the law and the likely outcome.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-12
58:42

190. The U.S. Marshals

Ben Johnson, head of the United States Marshals Museum, joins us to discuss the history of this amazing law enforcement organization.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-05
57:29

189. Reefer Madness

A woman brutally stabs her boyfriend to death. Her defense? His marijuana made her insane. And the craziest part? It worked. We discuss.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-28
01:02:12

188. Trump's Tariffs in the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard oral argument on the Trump Administration's imposition of tariffs on imports of just about every product from just about every country. Statutory interpretation, major questions doctrine, nondelegation. This case had it all. We dive deep into the debate so you don't have to.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-21
01:30:41

187. No Body Murder and the Case of Michael "Monkey" Vaughan

When five-year-old Michael "Monkey" Vaughan went missing in July of 2021, police were confident that they'd find him soon, hopeful that he'd only wandered off. But now, four years later, prosecutors are pursuing murder charges against one of Michael's neighbors. We discuss.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-14
54:02

186. Take Care of Maya

The documentary "Take Care of Maya" outraged viewers, and a subsequent lawsuit resulted in a quarter of a billion-dollar judgment against the hospital that had treated her. But an appeals court has now reversed that judgment, and new questions have been raised. Was the hospital in the wrong? Or was Maya the victim of Munchausen Syndrome by proxy?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-07
01:17:48

185. SCOTUS Preview 2025

We preview the five most important cases coming up on this season of SCOTUS.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-31
01:11:42

184. Ellen Greenberg Update Part 2

We conclude our look at the latest report in the Ellen Greenberg case. Was this a suicide? Or does Pennsylvania owe the Greenbergs further investigation?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-25
01:07:09

183. Ellen Greenberg Update Part 1

We discuss the latest autopsy report in the Ellen Greenberg case in which the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office reaffirmed the finding of suicide.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-24
52:27

182. Papers Please: Immigration Enforcement after Noem v. Perdomo

The Supreme Court issued a controversial order with big implications for immigration enforcement. We dive in.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-17
55:27

181. The Twisted Tale of Unknown Number

We discuss one of the most shocking documentaries of all time--Unknown Number.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-10
01:20:06

180. Introducing The Detectives

We welcome the hosts of the cleverly named The Detectives to the podcast to discuss their work and their new show.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10-03
51:57

179. Ivan Bates on Crime in Baltimore and the Adnan Syed Case

Our friend Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins the show to discuss the dramatic reduction of crime in Baltimore. He also gives an update on the Adnan Syed case. (Spoiler alert: He's still guilty.)To watch the video on Adnan Syed referenced in our discussion, click here:https://youtu.be/taUO7TulLEM?si=Y9Mh28TI620ylFLoCheck out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09-26
01:06:51

178. When Should a Prosecutor Bring Charges?

Our final episodes on West Memphis 3 raised many great questions about when a prosecutor should bring charges, and when he or she should decline to do so. We wrestle with this difficult question, and we address the rise of political violence in light of the horrific murder of commentator Charlie Kirk.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09-19
51:54

177. CrimeCon, Donna Adelson, Immunity, and More

We discuss our time at CrimeCon, the verdict in the Donna Adelson case, what immunity means for Wendi Adelson, and more.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09-12
59:06

176. SA Alison Healey on Justice for Rachel Morin

Rachel Morin just wanted to go for a jog when she was brutally attacked and murdered. State's Attorney Alison Healey joins us to discuss the prosecution of her murderer, Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09-05
57:28

175. The Shadow of the Bridge - Interview with Kevin Greenlee and Aine Cain

Kevin and Aine from The Murder Sheet join us to discuss their must read deep dive into the Delphi Murders. What did they learn? What surprised them? And what do they think about Richard Allen now?Pick up Shadow of the Bridge here:https://a.co/d/gFYYUfeLEGAL BRIEFS:Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

08-29
51:57

174. The Supreme Court and Universal Injunctions

The Supreme Court issued its opinion on universal injunctions, and it was not what we expected. What does it mean? Is it right? And what is next? We tackle this complicated and incredibly important decision.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

08-22
59:31

Until_Dawn

Are you going to do an episode talking about the verdict? 🙏🏼

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Elaine Hudson

amazing guys, love your work

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Pam Corbishley

Why are all of these recent Delphi episodes over 2 hours long!? On Spotify they are normal length.....

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Summer Gotschall

Y'all are deceiving your listeners by dismissing what this case is about. It has simply never happened before in the history of this country that a president has attempted to stay in office after losing an election, and the Supreme Court should be focusing on these facts not on hypotheticals - attempting to stay in office unlawfully cannot be an official act. Also, frankly, Brett, you should mention in this podcast that during his administration Trump attempted to appoint you as a federal judge.

05-09 Reply

ID18153896

This prosecutor apparently has forgotten how adept a teacher is at judging a child when they are saying “ I did’t use any scissors” when they have a pile of cut paper under their desk. Yes we may be a little to sympathetic but we also really good at seeing the crumbs all over the guilty party’s face.

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