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Mark and Gary unpack a devastating moment in the Menendez case, as Jose’s sister Terry is hospitalized just days after a pivotal hearing. The episode details a controversial courtroom tactic by the DA’s office that re-traumatized the family and sparked outrage. As the fight for resentencing continues, the cost of justice becomes painfully clear.

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Mark Geragos, Alexandra Kazarian and Gary Smith unpack a stunning twist in the Menendez brothers’ resentencing case, calling out the DA’s latest filing as “intellectually dishonest” and pulling back the curtain on political maneuvering inside the LA County justice system. Along the way, AK gives a firsthand look at a recent trial that took some truly unexpected—and hilarious—turns. Add in a dash of homemade Lula kebab and ...

With Mark away, Gary is joined by friend of the show and frequent co-host Alexandra Kazarian to break down the biggest stories in the legal news this week. From Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against Tony Buzbee and its potential precedent-setting implications to the shocking decision to retry Karen Read, they analyze the legal maneuvers at play. Plus, they dive into the custody risks facing Kanye West and Kim Kardashian amid c...

After a midweek surprise episode Gary and Mark reconnect for their Sunday edition as they dive deep into the recent testimony of Nathan Wade's former attorney Terrance Bradley. They observe how fed up the Judge in the case seems to be with Bradley's testimony and how former President Trump's lawyers attempting to trip him up at every turn. As the show wraps up, they turn to a clip of former President Trump on the campaign ...

Mark Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian dive into two gripping legal stories making headlines. First, they break down the jaw-dropping $50 million verdict against Starbucks over a scalding hot tea spill, exploring the courtroom strategies, jury reactions, and the shocking settlement rejection. Then, they shift gears to a Hollywood mystery—the puzzling circumstances surrounding the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, their unu...

Mark and Gary dive into the DOJ’s recent motion to dismiss charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, breaking down its legal and political implications. They discuss the broader issue of prosecutorial weaponization, insights from the legal community, and how defense attorneys navigate an increasingly politicized system. Plus, a side conversation on belt promotions, Costco eggs, and an exciting appointment in the civil rights d...

Mark Geragos welcome back Alexandra Kazarian (a.k.a. AK) to break down the latest in the wild and ever-evolving legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. From the surprising role of Candace Owens in the discourse to the strategic missteps of Hollywood power players, the trio dissects the lawsuit’s latest twists and what it means for celebrity culture, legal strategy, and the court of public opinion. Plus, a loo...

Gary and Mark reconnect and open discussing the recent verdict in A$AP Rocky's trial that led to a somewhat bizarre scene in the courtroom. Mark also harkens back to a similar situation and reminisces on a tale of legend from federal court. They also touch on Luigi Mangione's recent court appearance featuring friend of the show KFA. Follow Los Angeles Magazine on YouTube at YouTube.com/LosAngelesMagazineVideos Watch Beyo...

Mark and Gary link up after a few weeks of guest hosts and pick up right where they left off covering the several crazy stories that broke or saw updates late in the week. After starting with the A$AP Rocky case that saw Joe Tacopina sparring with the D.A. they move on to the Eric Adams situation in New York as Mark highlights some of the wild reactions he's been hearing from friends and colleagues. Watch Beyond A Reasona...

Mark is joined by returning guest co-host Alexandra Kazarian as they dig further into the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively drama that they started covering in last week's episode. They discuss how quickly the drama has unfolded and how Blake Lively is quickly finding herself abandoned by her most powerful and influential one-time friends. Follow Alexandra on all social media @AKinContempt Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doub...

Mark is joined by friend of the show and legal partner Alexandra Kazarian to discuss the ongoing legal battle between 'It Ends Wit Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They go back to the start of the saga to see how in started before moving all the way ahead to where the battle stands now and where it may be going. Follow Alexandra on all social media platforms @AKinContempt Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all...

Mark is joined for a special midweek episode by journalist, correspondent, and host for the Law&Crime Network Angenette Levy. They discuss Angenette's career covering high profile criminal cases before turning to one of the current cases capturing media attention as she brings Mark up to speed on the latest in the trial of Brian Kohberger who stands accused in the killing of four University of Idaho students were fatally s...

Gary and Mark link up for their weekend tradition as they open the show highlighting a humorous and possibly concerning law out of Mississippi before transitioning to discussing A$AP Rocky's rejection of a plea deal on gun charges and electing to go to trial in Los Angeles. As the show wraps up they discuss new charges levied against a realtor whose name longtime listeners of the show may recognize. Watch Beyond A Reasona...

As promised Mark is back with a very special mid-week episode and he's joined by his good friend and special guest Ashleigh Banfield. Aside from her duties hosting the nightly 'Banfield' on NewsNation Ashleigh is also the host of a new podcast launching today called 'Drop Dead Serious' in the true crime space. Available anywhere you get podcasts and on YouTube the series launches with a six part dive on fashion mogul turne...

Mark and Gary connect for their Sunday ritual as the start the show discussing the devastating fires that Los Angeles is still recovering from. They specifically highlight a Catholic church in the Palisades area of Los Angeles that miraculously had portions of their structure survive the blaze. They then move on to the impending U.S. ban on TikTok as they explore SCOTUS' unanimous decision to uphold the ban and what the ne...

Mark and Gary reconnect both from behind the Orange Curtain as Mark joins the thousands of people who have been displaced by the devastating fires that continue to grip Los Angeles County. They review some recent comments made by LAFD Chief Kristin M. Crowley on the resources provided by the city to her department and watch a clip of former co-host Adam Carolla's commentary on the fires. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt a...

Mark and Gary connect to discuss the news of the week with the big story being the impending sentencing of President-elect Trump in his New York hush money case. They also highlight some merch winners for past week's episodes as Mark encourages the audience to torture Gary with YouTube highlights from 2024's episodes. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube...

Gary and Mark reunite for their final episode of 2024 as Mark surprises Gary with an impromptu 'Top Ten Legal Stories of 2024' back and forth list. They take turns listing some of the biggest stories of the year mixed in with stories that are particularly of interest to the Reasonable Doubt community, enjoy! Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/Reason...

Mark and Gary connect for their weekly tradition and they open the show with the wild drama surrounding Luigi Mangione being extradited from Pennsylvania to New York in full view of the media. They also discuss the disqualification of Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis, the future of Alvin Bragg's case against President-elect Trump and Gary asks a question about the world of reality television. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt...