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The Bravo Docket

Cesie and Angela

Welcome to The Bravo Docket, where reality TV drama 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 Bravo. 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 with The Bravo Docket! Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New

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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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52:03

Not Another Erika Episode II

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/08/15

We are picking up where we left off, reading through Edelson's complaint against Erika Girardi and former Girardi Keese attorneys, lenders, and case-runners. We then discuss the case Nicolas Cage's ex girlfriend filed against Erika and her companies as well as the...unclear...lawsuit an alleged former client filed against Bank of America that mentions Tom, Erika, Rick Hilton, and Mauricio. As always, we share our insights, break down the law, and share some personal tips.Access our Patreon,

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1:08:12

Not Another Erika Episode I

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/08/01

Erika Jayne, former wife of now disgraced Plaintiff's attorney Tom Girardi, has been directly named in a number of lawsuits over the past months and has been at the center of public drama. Most recently, she was served with papers after returning from a Hawaiian vacation. But what was in those papers? We know, and in this episode and the next, we are reading the facts and claims alleged. We also discuss how Erika was ordered to return her $750,000 earrings. In Part II, we will cover the rest of the

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45:36

Jen Shah's Guilty Plea

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/07/18

One week before Jen Shah's trial was scheduled to begin, she pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, accepting the prosecution's plea deal and erasing the trial from our calendars. But what did she plead guilty to? What are the conditions of her plea? What happens between now and sentencing? What will happen at sentencing? What if she can't pay the forfeiture and restitution ordered? Will Coach Shah have to pay any part of that for her? We answer these questions and more in

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48:51

Cease and Desist Letters or Cyst and Decease Letters

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/07/12

The cease and desist letter - an effective legal tool and often mispronounced it may as well be its own character on the Real Housewives. In this episode we explain what a cease and desist letter is and give some amazing examples, and responses, from pop culture and the real housewives. Do you all remember what a storyline Denise's cease and desist letter was on Beverly Hills??? We do...Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket

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1:30:27

Chrisley Didn't Know Best

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/06/27

Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality show following their family "Chrisley Knows Best," were recently found guilty of several crimes stemming from their scheme of fraudulently obtaining loans using forged documents and failing to pay the taxes they owed. In this episode, we dive into crimes - going back as early as 2009. Todd and Julie began their fraudulent behavior long before their reality show even premiered. This is a jam-packed episode with multiple state and federal agencies, lots of

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54:36

The Secret Service & The Southern Belle - Apollo...

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/06/13

In this episode we discuss the many legal issues Apollo Nida has faced and criminal charges he has served time for. We detail how Apollo and Phaedra met and the timeline of their relationship. We discuss multiple allegations that Phaedra was the "mastermind" behind the criminal enterprise at issue. We discuss how a book about the crime sprees led to a defamation claim. And how despite the fact that it was Phaedra who filed the defamation lawsuit, she made litigating the case challenging and had to

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1:08:10

Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard - The US Trial Explained

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/05/31

As a t/w this episode discusses abuse allegations and contains explicit language.In this episode we discuss Johnny Depp’s defamation claims against Amber Heard and her defamation counterclaims against Depp. We provide a summary of domestic violence and the biases that victims face. We provide a high-level overview of the claims and statements at issue then discuss the elements of defamation each party must prove here by discussing the jury instructions the jurors in this case are using to come to

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31:10

Johnny Depp v. The Sun - The UK Trial Explained

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/05/31

In this episode we provide the groundwork necessary to understand Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard by first discussing Depp's lawsuit against the British tabloid "The Sun." We discuss the important legal and procedural differences between defamation in the US and UK and how they affected Depp's case. We then review each of the 14 incidents of violence "The Sun" used to defend their statement. Though we realize the US trial is at the top of everyone's interest, understanding the

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1:11:06

Tamra Judge is no Robin Williams: Defamation,...

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/05/02

One of the first lawsuits we wanted to cover when we started the podcast was Jim Bellino's lawsuit against Heather McDonald, Shannon Storms Beador, and Tamra Judge for what he claims were defamatory statements at a live-recording of the Juicy Scoop podcast. Researching and recording this did not disappoint. We uncovered details of an FBI sting Bellino was involved in, explain our fears of trampoline parks, detail the elements of defamation suits as well as defending against them using California's

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1:15:03

Hells Angels & "The Girardi Family Enterprise"

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/04/19

As you have probably heard, there is a new civil case waiting in the wings to be filed against Erika and others related to Tom Girardi's law firm. This lawsuit has not yet been filed, but we have seen the nearly 100-page draft complaint accusing Erika Girardi of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, ("RICO"). In this episode, we explain what facts the complaint alleges to support the claim that Tom's firm was nothing more than a "family enterprise" poised to suck in

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