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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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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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46:13

Re-release - Shah Squad Fraud: The Arrest of Jen Shah

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/11/15

We usually release episodes bi-weekly but given what is happening on SLC right now, we thought we should revisit our original episode on Jen Shah. This episode was originally first released on April 5, 2021. We will continue our Erika discussion next week and return to publishing every other week again.In this emergency episode we discuss the recent, shocking arrest of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member, Jen Shah. We explain how the alleged scheme functioned, what the charges against her

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1:16:06

Post-Reunion Tom and Erika Girardi Update I

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/11/08

We were due for a Girardi update, weren't we? Now that the season of Beverly Hills is over, we thought we should revisit the Girardi cases and provide an overview of what has happened since we released our last Girardi update this past June. There have been HUGE filings and allegations made within the bankruptcies that we had to share. The parallels with the Teresa and Joe fraud case cannot be more similar.Please listen to our past Girardi episodes for a refresher on the case. We have 4 episodes in

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1:16:08

Joanna Krupa v. Brandi Glanville: Smelly Cat Part II

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/10/25

First, these are the time stamps for if you want to skip our very impressive dramatic reading of excerpts from the depositions of Brandi Glanville (11:00-14:03), Lisa Vanderpump (21:13-28:10), and Mohamed Hadid (28:54-36:49).In this episode, the second and final part of our Joanna Krupa v. Brandi Glanville series, you will learn about motions to dismiss and punitive damages, and the summary judgment motions filed in this case, which include juicy details about the housewives contracts. You will get

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1:05:39

Joanna Krupa v. Brandi Glanville: Smelly Cat Part I

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/10/11

In this first episode of our two-part case analysis, we dive deep into the defamation lawsuit Joanna Krupa, of the Real Housewives of Miami, filed against former Beverly Hills housewife Brandi Glanville for statements Brandi made on Watch What Happens Live. We provide a primer on defamation, tell you all there is to know about discovery, discuss the preliminary stages of civil litigation, and discuss our favorite discovery requests that happen to involve other housewives!Access listening links,

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1:07:24

Teresa & Joe Giudice: Part 3

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/09/27

In the final episode of our three-part series on Teresa and Joe, we discuss their pleas and sentencing, Teresa's time in prison, and Joe's deportation. We give a primer on private versus public prisons and share some of Teresa's prison tales. ...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

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1:07:13

Teresa & Joe Giudice: Part 2

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/09/13

In this episode we explain exactly what Teresa & Joe were charged with, what the government had to prove for Teresa & Joe to be found guilty of the charges, and what their defenses were. We also talk about the pretrial motions that were filed, whether Teresa ever considered testifying against Joe, and how the bankruptcy provided a roadmap for the federal indictment.Access listening links, bonus content, and near-daily updates here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocketThe Bravo Docket podcast, the

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1:04:05

Teresa & Joe Giudice: Part I

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/08/30

In this episode we cover the events preceding Teresa & Joe’s federal indictment. We explain what happened leading up to the federal criminal charges, with specific references to the casting process as described in Teresa’s book, and the previous lawsuits which likely got the attention of the Department of Justice. We detail their bankruptcy and discuss where it went wrong. We also explain the parallels with the Tom Girardi bankruptcies, and how those similarities could spell trouble for Erika Jayne

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1:08:05

Case Updates & Touching the Sonja Morgan Lawsuits

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/08/16

In this episode, we first provide updates from the past two months on the Jen Shah and Girardi cases. We then dive into the star of the episode, Sonja Morgan, discussing her divorce from John Adams Morgan (you might learn why she actually got divorced), the lawsuit filed against her for a movie deal gone wrong, her bankruptcy, and the other lawsuits filed against her to date. Visit our website, thebravodocket.com for extra episode content and our Instagram @thebravodocket for updates The Bravo

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1:00:54

Southern Charm: Claim of Intent to Harm

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/08/02

In this episode we discuss the 17 causes of action being made against Bravo by a Florida politician for his very brief appearance on the show "Southern Charm." You will learn all about the "Appearance Release" people appearing on the show have to sign, why the claims have not been dismissed, why the Plaintiff in this case believes he is entitled to 10 million dollars from Bravo, and much more.For extra episode content, visit our website thebravodocket.comTo connect with us and view our near-daily

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39:23

Tom Girardi and Erika Jayne: Case Update Part II

The Bravo Docket ·

2021/07/19

This is the second episode in our two-part Girardi update. In this episode, we discuss how Tom was forced into bankruptcy, explain the differences between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy, discuss whether Erika can hold onto her assets by claiming they are gifts, and discuss notable filings from both bankruptcies that may lead to evidence of retrievable assets. For extra episode content, visit our website thebravodocket.com To connect with us and view our near-daily updates, follow us on

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