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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

tv & film tv reviews

All Episodes

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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53:30

Shah & Order: The Motions

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/04/04

Before Jen's trial was moved, both Jen and the government filed motions seeking to exclude certain evidence from ever reaching the jury's eyes. We discuss what that evidence is - and why Jen wants to keep it out while the government wants to rely upon it to put on their case. Not to spoil it, but the evidence includes Jen's supposed threats to Stu and his wife, missing account information for her bank accounts in Kosovo, clips from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and more! Jen also subpoenaed

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50:03

Shah & Order: The Reunion

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/03/21

Now that the epic second season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is done, we thought we would review the statements Jen Shah and her husband gave about her pending criminal case and analyze them in the context of what we have learned about the case from the pleadings and the show. We also revisited the pre-trial motions (which we covered in detail in a prior episode) to get a sense of what her defense might be leading into trial and see whether the statements she made align with that

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54:10

Shah & Order: Sentencing

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/03/07

Though Jen Shah’s trial has been moved, we still wanted to give you some insight into the case, starting with the sentencing process and the sentences some of her co-defendants have already received. As we discuss, the process includes sentencing submissions in which both sides put forth what they think the defendant should get, and the defendant puts forth evidence of their good behavior and states what led them to commit the crime. They are fascinating and help humanize the defendant. Another part

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47:51

Vanderpump Lawsuits: Diamonds & Rose vs. Bad Fish &...

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/02/22

We are finally covering the many lawsuits Lisa Vanderpump, of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has faced - and buckle up because these cover a wide-range of topics. From slip and falls and food poisioning at SUR to unpaid rent and unpaid fruit and veggie orders at Villa Blanca and Pump, we're digging into all of it. There's also some worms ... skip ahead if you're squeamish... and sexual harassment at Vanderpump Dogs. We also discuss what to expect if you go to a plaintiff's attorney with a

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49:14

All's Fair in Love & Lawsuits: The Many Cases of Dr....

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/02/07

In this episode we discuss the lawsuit Dr. Jen Armstrong's billionaire ex-boyfriend filed against her for over $1,000,000 and outline who got dragged into the lawsuit with her. We're not saying she was a gold digger..... but there are tales of "grifting" and "fleecing," multiple frauds alleged, paternity tests, and even bonus embezzlement and blackmail allegations. We discuss the bench trial and the opinion from the California Court of Appeals as you will also learn what a SLAPP motion is, and what

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1:02:24

Not so Sweet James: Noella Bergener Pt. II

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/01/24

In this episode, we cover the allegations James made against his former business partner in their business divorce and discuss the tax liens filed against James and the possible tax advantages James is benefiting from in Puerto Rico. We alse cover the jurisdictional issues that are at the core of Noella's qualms with James' divorce petition in Puerto Rico.Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make

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52:36

Not so Sweet James: Newest Housewife Noella Bergener...

The Bravo Docket ·

2022/01/10

Who knew a new housewife would bring us so many lawsuits to summarize? This episode focuses on newest Orange County Housewife, Noella Bergener, and her husband who goes by the trademarked and highly promoted moniker of Sweet James. Sweet James has gone through three divorces that we cover in this episode - his divorce from his first wife, his divorce from his law firm business partner, and his recent divorce from Noella. They say, there's nothing like a woman scorned, but after reading his former

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1:08:05

Thigh Lifts, Boob Jobs, and Melting Face Fillers:...

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/12/20

In this bi-coastal Real Housewife medical malpractice episode we discuss the basics of what a medical malpractice claim is, why these types of lawsuits can be so difficult for a patient to prove and how malpractice insurance typically works. 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 legal advice. The

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58:11

Post-Reunion Tom and Erika Girardi Update III

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/12/06

In this episode, we share about our experience on that and then dive head first into many of the questions we got from you about the Girardi cases and Erika's behavior at the reunion. You all asked us such great questions and we hope this clarifies things further. We will likely put a pin in Girardi until we get another large case development.We have just launched a new YouTube channel with extra content and a Patreon where you can support us and get benefits! Links to those are available

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1:02:47

Post-Reunion Tom and Erika Girardi Update II

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/11/22

Are you ready for our thoughts on Erika's behavior from the reunion? In this episode, we cover the recent drama between two attorneys involved in the Girardi litigations and give our (ranting) thoughts on Erika's legal and factual inconsistencies from the reunion. We are not holding back.Access listening links, bonus content, and near-daily updates 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

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