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Courtroom Confidential

Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

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120:44

What Happens After a Failed Execution? Criminal...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2026/10/05

Can Tennessee attempt to execute Christa Pike again after its lethal-injection procedure failed? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about Pike’s remaining appeals, the medical and constitutional questions created by the failed execution, and what other states have done after similar failures. Idaho Statesman reporter Kevin Fixler contributes context from his reporting on capital punishment.Josh also answers questions about Caleb Flynn’s conviction

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60:41

Christa Pike Survived Her Execution. What Can the...

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2026/10/03

Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically.🛡️Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/courtroomconfidential ✅Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, leaving the state facing an extraordinary question: what happens now? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter examines the failed lethal injection, the legal limits on another execution attempt and what this means for Pike’s death sentence for the

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64:47

Idaho 4: After the Plea | The Questions Kaylee...

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2026/09/29

In the final installment of Courtroom Confidential: Idaho 4 — After the Plea, Joshua Ritter sits down with Steve and Kristi Goncalves, parents of Kaylee Goncalves, nearly four years after Kaylee, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were murdered in Moscow, Idaho.One year after Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea brought the possibility of a trial to an end, Steve and Kristi reflect on where they are now, the questions that are still unresolved, and what it means to move forward when the legal

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114:00

Could Caleb Flynn’s Mistress Face Charges? Criminal...

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2026/09/28

Why hasn’t Caleb Flynn’s alleged mistress been charged, and what can jurors actually conclude from the messages they exchanged? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about the Flynn trial, including conspiracy, the song played in court and the difference between troubling words and proof of a crime.This Sunday Funday Q&A also covers Lindsay Clancy’s holdout juror, Ethan Crumbley’s sentence review, Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea, Tomasz Kosowski’s

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62:59

Caleb Flynn’s Affair Takes Center Stage. Can...

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2026/09/26

Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically.🛡️Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/courtroomconfidential ✅Caleb Flynn promised his mistress a future together, but what do their private messages reveal about the events leading up to his wife Ashley’s death? As the murder trial exposes the affair, the promises and the hostility behind those exchanges, prosecutors face the central challenge: connecting Flynn’s words to the killing

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61:05

Caleb Flynn’s Mistress Testifies He Wanted His Wife...

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2026/09/24

As testimony continues in Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, how strong is the case against the former worship pastor and American Idol contestant accused of killing his wife, Ashley? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter welcomes Kathy from Gossip, Rumor & Innuendo to examine the latest courtroom developments, questions surrounding Flynn’s mistress, and the evidence both sides want jurors to focus on. Is the prosecution connecting the dots, or is the defense finding room for

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79:30

Lawyer Reacts to Patrick Clancy’s 60 Minutes...

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2026/09/22

Patrick Clancy is speaking out about the loss of his children, his forgiveness of Lindsay Clancy and the online accusations surrounding their family. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter reacts to Patrick’s “60 Minutes” interview and examines the legal developments following Lindsay’s mistrial, including the motion seeking a juror investigation and the anticipated double-jeopardy challenge to a retrial.Plus, Angenette Levy joins Josh to break down the latest testimony in

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132:10

Can Lindsay Clancy Stop a Retrial? Criminal Lawyer Q&A

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2026/09/21

Can Lindsay Clancy prevent another trial, and what happens when jurors give conflicting accounts of deliberations? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about the Commonwealth’s options, jury selection, holdout jurors and the legal arguments that could shape what happens next.This Sunday Funday Q&A also examines Caleb Flynn’s defense and the messages discussed in opening statements, Tomasz Kosowski’s self-representation, questions about experts in

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62:14

Caleb Flynn Trial Day 1: Caleb's Messages to His...

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2026/09/19

Caleb Flynn told police an intruder killed his wife, Ashley, but prosecutors opened his murder trial with messages they say he sent to his mistress before her death. His defense acknowledges the affair while arguing that anger, betrayal and a possible motive do not prove murder. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter examines the competing opening statements, the first day of testimony and the questions the evidence must answer.Also in this Weekly Roundup: Tomasz Kosowski

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63:29

Why Won’t Nick Reiner Face the Death Penalty? A...

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2026/09/17

Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty, but major questions remain about his defense and the evidence the public has yet to see. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins Los Angeles Times reporter James Queally to examine the decision, potential mental-health arguments and the fight over keeping grand jury materials sealed.The episode opens with retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News contributor James Gagliano examining the security failures alleged in

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50:55

Plastic Surgeon Defends Himself in Murder Trial:...

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2026/09/15

Florida plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski is representing himself in the murder trial arising from attorney Steven Cozzi’s disappearance. Cozzi’s body has never been recovered, but prosecutors say blood evidence, surveillance footage, vehicle records and a collection of tools and medical supplies connect Kosowski to the alleged killing.Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter and Jay of @jaybronious examine the first day of testimony, Kosowski’s decision to waive a jury and

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13:59

Caleb Flynn: 5 Things You Need to Know Before His...

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2026/09/14

Caleb Flynn called 911 to report that an intruder had broken into his home and killed his wife, Ashley. Investigators say the former American Idol contestant and worship pastor shot her himself, then staged a burglary. What evidence will determine which account jurors believe?Ahead of jury selection scheduled for September 17, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down five things you need to know about the Caleb Flynn case. We examine the alleged crime-scene staging,

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72:22

Lindsay Clancy Jurors Reveal What Happened in the...

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2026/09/10

Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy trial are speaking publicly about the deliberations that ended in a mistrial. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani to examine what their accounts reveal, what remains disputed, and what the Commonwealth may do next.The discussion also explores a larger legal question through the cases involving Nicole Linton, Royce Moser and Corie Walshe: when does severe mental illness change criminal

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119:00

Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Can the Commonwealth Win a...

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2026/09/08

After Lindsay Clancy’s 11-1 mistrial, the questions are shifting from what happened during the first trial to what the Commonwealth and defense must do differently in a retrial. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter explains whether double jeopardy applies, why prosecutors changed their portrayal of Clancy, whether planning rules out legal insanity and how another impartial jury could be selected.Josh also answers viewer questions about Barry Morphew’s reported bond trouble,

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39:50

Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: The 11-1 Split and What...

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2026/09/05

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has ended in a mistrial after seven days of deliberations and more than 36 hours without a unanimous verdict.Clancy’s defense says 11 jurors were prepared to acquit her, while one holdout juror prevented the panel from reaching a verdict. After the judge declined to remove that juror and the jury reported that it remained deadlocked, a mistrial was declared.What caused the impasse? Did the holdout juror properly apply the law, and will the Commonwealth put Lindsay

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Lindsay Clancy Verdict Watch: How Much Longer Can...

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2026/09/04

Verdict watch in the Lindsay Clancy trial has entered a sixth day after more than 30 hours of deliberations and two previous reports that the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. Can they finally reach an agreement, or is the trial headed toward a mistrial?Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down what the jury is struggling to decide and whether a mistrial is becoming more likely. Join us LIVE for the latest developments, legal analysis and your questions.00:00

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24:08

Lindsay Clancy Verdict Watch: Is a Mistrial Coming?

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2026/09/03

The Lindsay Clancy jury remains in deliberations after reporting that it could not reach a unanimous verdict. Then a woman was arrested outside Plymouth Superior Court after allegedly filming jurors, leading to a warning from the judge and individual questioning of every juror.Reporting from outside the courthouse, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter explains why the jury’s silence may suggest movement, what happens if jurors again say they cannot agree, and when

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56:39

Lindsay Clancy Verdict Watch: What Will the Jury...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2026/09/01

The jury returns Monday to continue deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after two days without a verdict. NewsNation senior correspondent Laura Ingle joins former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter to discuss what happened inside the courtroom, what jurors may be weighing and whether their requests to examine the knife and prescription bottles offer any clues about where deliberations are headed.Plus, Josh breaks down Bryan Kohberger’s latest attempt to undo his

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Criminal Lawyer Answers Your Questions: Lindsay...

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2026/08/31

True crime, legal analysis, and YOUR questions—LIVE! Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions on the biggest cases in true crime, including Lindsay Clancy, Shanna Gardner, Karmelo Anthony, Laken Snelling, Keffe D and more. Summer Merch Collection: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/collections/summer-collectionWant to ask Josh your true crime legal question for next Sunday Funday? Get your questions in before 11:59pm PT Friday! Click the tab on

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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Closing Arguments Reaction &...

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2026/08/28

Lindsay Clancy’s fate is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury. Live outside the courthouse, Joshua Ritter shares who he thinks prevailed in closing arguments as verdict watch continues.Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, inside the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. Her defense does not dispute that she killed the children but argues that she was not criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis

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