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The Bravo Docket

Cesie and Angela

Welcome toThe Bravo Docket, where pop culture meets the courtroom. Join Cesie and Angela, two attorneys with a passion for pop culture, as they dive into the juiciest lawsuits and legal battles in the world of pop culture. Each episode breaks down sensational legal disputes, making complex issues both engaging and accessible. Whether you"re here for facts, fun, or Law 101, get ready to laugh, learn, and lawyer up withThe Bravo Docket!Cesie is licensed to practice in California and New York

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8:21

Legal Brief: Jen Shah Restitution Update

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/04/12

This legal brief is a bite-sized episode on updates regarding Jen Shah's restitution. Legal briefs are mini-eps on the things we want to update you on that can't take up an entire episode. Plus it provides you with more content! Let us know your thoughts on the legal briefs at our email: thebravodocket@gmail.comAccess our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and

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1:04:05

The Gwyneth Paltrow Trial

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/04/05

We're taking a dive into the trial that took everyone's attention the past two-weeks, the Gwyneth Paltrow trial! It was a basic personal injury lawsuit turned spectacle as Ms. Paltrow waltzed into the courtroom wearing chic aviators and a $250 journal and questions of the parties' heights and statures dominated their examinations. So what was the case about? What were our thoughts on the examinations? What was the outcome? Why was Taylor Swift mentioned? We answer this and more in the episode!Thank

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12:43

Legal Brief: The VPR Restraining Order

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/03/29

Welcome to the first of our Legal Brief episodes. Legal Briefs are bite-sized versions of our regular episodes that cover one topic, one pleading, or your questions. Certain tiers of our patrons get early access to our Legal Brief episodes. Click the link in this episode description to become a patron.This episode discusses the temporary restraining order Raquel was granted against Scheana and her recent, alleged effort to withdraw it before the reunion.Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website,

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33:37

On Display: The Gorga Lawsuits Part II

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/03/21

In this second part of our episode on the Gorga lawsuits, we finish covering the lawsuits they have faced and answer the questions YOU submitted to us on Patreon and Instagram.We have heard everyone's request to release more content and we will be releasing short form "minisodes" to supplement our long-form episodes. Appellate and Supreme Court Patreon tiers will get access to the episodes before everyone else.Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here:

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1:00:28

The Scandoval

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/03/13

It's THE reality tv scandal of the year, it's all we can talk about, it's everything everywhere all at once - it's THE SCANDOVAL and we're here to discuss the legal issues involved. Who knew there would be so much law involved? First, we cover the issues surrounding the home Ariana and Tom jointly own and how the loan Tom acquired can affect Ariana. We then dive into the business deal Greg has with the Toms and what he could have done...and maybe should have done... to protect his business. We

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1:07:45

On Display: The Gorga Lawsuits Part 1

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/02/27

In Part 1 of this episode we address your biggest question: Did Joe Gorga lose is parent's house? We dive into the property records, the legal pleadings, and even Melissa's old bravo blogs for answers. We also discuss the three years of litigation involving a fight with Joe Gorga and the Lauritas on one side (featuring Jacqueline Laurita allegedly attacking with a stiletto heel) and Johnny "The Greek" Karagiorgison the other side, and then we move onto the multi-million dollar federal lawsuit filed

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50:34

The Manzos: A Family Affair

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/02/07

We're tackling one of your most requested topics, the Manzos. The Manzo family mysteries all began with the gruesome murder of Albert Manzo's father in the 80s which was alleged to be at the hand of those in the mafia. Now, thirty years later, the Manzos cannot escape criminal allegations after Tommy Manzo, Dina's ex-husband, was charged in two separate crimes involving attacks on Dina and her new husband. Join us as we discuss the family's history and the criminal allegations.Access our Patreon,

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1:22:16

Miami Vice: The Hochstein Divorce

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/01/23

Cesie is still in trial so John and I discuss the Hochstein divorce and read some interesting excerpts from the multitude of pleadings filed in the case. We go over the prenup, Lenny's motion to kick Lisa out of their Star Island home, Lenny's motion to enforce the prenup, Lisa's requests for monetary support, the arguments over who gets to drive which Rolls Royce, Lenny's financial disclosure at the time of the prenup and in the current divorce proceedings, the restraining order Lenny's new

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1:06:12

The Sentencing of Jennifer Shah: Part III

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/01/10

In this last and final installment of our coverage on Jen Shah's sentencing, we are discussing her 78-month sentence including what was considered in arriving at that sentence, the purpose of sentencing, and what happens next for her. We also answer YOUR top questions.Part I discussed what the scheme was and compares Jen's arguments to a co-defendants'Part II (A and B) discussed the parties' sentencing memorandumsThis is Part IIIAccess our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here:

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1:12:32

The Sentencing of Jennifer Shah: Part II (The...

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/01/03

This is the second part in our three-part series on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Jen Shah, and focuses directly on the prosecution's arguments on why she should receive a sentence of 120-months. As you will hear, the government provides a timeline of Jen's involvement in the scheme, discusses the full scope of her involvement, and supports their arguments with text message exhibits. Listen to the Jen Shah's arguments in the episode also released today! Consider this Part II B.Part I

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47:25

The Sentencing of Jennifer Shah: Part II (Jen's...

The Bravo Docket ·

2023/01/03

This is the second part in our three-part series on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Jen Shah, and focuses directly on her arguments on why she should receive a sentence of 36-months. As you will hear, her counsel tries to paint a full picture of who Jen Shah is as a person, how she ended up in the fraud, and the remorse she feels. Listen to the prosecution's arguments in the episode also released today! Consider this Part II A and the next Part II B.Part I discussed what the scheme was

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49:01

The Sentencing of Jennifer Shah: Part I

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/12/25

Jennifer Shah from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, is scheduled to be sentenced on January 6, 2023 after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for a telemarketing scheme that started in 2012. In this episode, we explain how the scheme began - with a predecessor entity the "Tax Club" founded by one of Jen's co-defendants, what Jen Shah's involvement was, what has happened between her arrest and now, and the sentences her co-defendants have received.Part II will

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43:25

The Chrisley's Sentencing Part II

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/12/12

In the second part of our coverage on Todd and Julie Chrisley's sentencing, we discuss their defenses to support why they should receive reduced (or no - in Julie's case), jail time, what their sentences were, and what happens next for them and their family.As always, our 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

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1:01:47

The Chrisley's Sentencing Part I

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/12/06

Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced on November 22, 2022 after a jury found them guilty of many federal criminal chargesincluding conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit tax evasion.The sentencing involved the government and Todd and Julie submitting memorandums outlining what sentences they believed they deserved based on the crimes committed, level of responsibility taken, prior crimes, and more. We discuss how sentences are calculated and what specific

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1:07:47

B is Being a B

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/11/22

Bethenny Frankel recently sent TikTok creators cease and desist letters in a move she claimed was to protect her brand, but really ended up turning into a PR nightmare. But what exactly were these content creators saying and did it legally warrant such measures? At the same time, Bethenny also filed a lawsuit against TikTok claiming that the platform was financially benefitting from infringing on her right of publicity by using her voice and likeness. We do a deep dive into that providing some other

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1:02:59

Dance Mom to Dance Con - Part 2

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/11/08

Dance Mom to Dance Con - Part 2: In this episode Abby Lee Miller enters a guilty plea and completes the transition from Dance Mom reality star to Dance Con. We discuss the sentencing hearing, explain how it may be a preview of what might occur in Jen Shah's sentencing in December, and explain the arguments Abby Lee's defense counsel made for less jail time. We also go into detail about the evidence the FBI obtained, including some juicy emails and photos entered into evidence by the FBI agent on the

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59:27

Bravo Con, Convicts, & Conversations

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/10/24

We are still feeling the after effects from attending BravoCon and want to share all about our interactions in this jam-packed episode. But what about the law? - you might say. Don't fret, we have found a way to link every interaction we had to a burning legal question you've had. We address what Jen Shah's presence at the afterparty could mean for her sentencing, the details of Lisa Barlow's legally compliant SEC filing, the deets about Bravolebs' contracts - YES we finally got some info, Nene

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53:41

Dance Mom to Dance Con

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/10/11

We're dancing our way over to a show we were prompted to research by a listener suggestion - Dance Moms! In this two-part series, we are going to discuss the law as it applies to children on reality tv, provide insight into Abbey Lee Miller's bankruptcy, discuss her unsavory antics on the show, and her indictment for bankruptcy fraud. We go over some parallels to the Teresa and Joe and the Chrisleys and some potential Girardi similarities. We end the episode just as Abbey Lee pleads guilty because

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43:51

Bethenny's Divorce: It Just Goes on and on My Friend...

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/09/26

This is the second part of our coverage on the most requested topic, Bethenny Frankel's divorce from Jason Hoppy. This picks up with the aftermath of the apartment determination and covers Jason's arrest and the tensions surrounding yet another custody battle. We discuss why the proceedings took so long and how the divorce was finalized (or was it? - just kidding! It definitely was).Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket

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43:48

Bethenny's Divorce: It Just Goes on and on My Friend...

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/09/12

We are back and tackling the most requested topic, Bethenny Frankel's divorce from Jason Hoppe. We know to everyone, and probably mostly to Bethenny, this divorce felt like it would never conclude. Well, you're about to learn why in this two-part series on the contentious divorce, property, and custody battle. There's pre-nups, poop (ew gross), and puppies. What more could you want?Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket

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