Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. For ad-free listening to all of our shows, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. (www.thecrimedesk.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Why the Cornell 7 case stalled — and why it’s under scrutiny again
The episode examines allegations against seven Cornell fraternity members and the unresolved question of why no criminal charges followed. Kayla Brantley and Dana Kennedy dig into the civil lawsuit, disputed evidence, disciplinary outcomes, and the legal issues now shaping the case.
A mistrial, a holdout juror, and a new fight over whether the case should continue
Lindsay Clancy’s case has entered a new phase after a mistrial, with her lawyer now arguing prosecutors never proved she killed her children at all. Rachel and Luke examine the latest hearings, the push to block a second trial, and what could happen next.
Inside the Caleb Flynn trial: affair allegations, a staged scene, and a not-guilty plea
The episode follows the Ohio murder trial of former American Idol contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn, who is accused of killing his wife, Ashley, in their Tipp City home. It lays out the prosecution’s claim of a staged break-in, the defence’s challenge to the evidence, and courtroom reporting from Miami County.
How Tupac’s long-unsolved murder case finally led to Keffe D
Tupac Shakur’s murder is revisited through the confrontation said to have sparked the shooting and the case that led to Duane “Keffe D” Davis being convicted of orchestrating it. Kayla and Marjorie also speak with former LAPD detective Greg Kading, who led a key task force investigation.
Why the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict — and what happens next
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict after five weeks of evidence and more than 38 hours of deliberations. Kayla and Rachel revisit the testimony, court reporting, and expert analysis to tackle key questions about the deadlock, the psychiatric disagreements, and what comes next.
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