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Governor Defers Clemency Decision as New DA Prepares Case Review

Governor Defers Clemency Decision as New DA Prepares Case Review On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the latest developments in the Menendez brothers’ case, as Governor Gavin Newsom defers his decision on clemency until the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, completes a comprehensive review. Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 12 hours ago

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Why Did Delphi Police Ignore Alternate Suspects In Murder Case?

What if the very evidence meant to bring justice only ends up casting a shadow of doubt? In the Delphi case involving Richard Allen, the investigation appears riddled with missed opportunities and startling revelations. Imagine pursuing a suspect for years only to realize that crucial details were overlooked and reasonable Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 12 hours ago

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‘It Could Take A Decade’ For Richard Allen Delphi Appeal Process – Att. Bob Motta

Ever wonder how broken the criminal justice system can be? In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta dives into the nightmarish appeals process faced by Richard Allen, painting a chilling picture of what it means to fight for your life within a system that seems rigged from the start. From Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 14 hours ago

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Faces New Wave of Sexual Assault Lawsuits

The legal troubles surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs have escalated as five new lawsuits accuse the music mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting both men and women over a two-decade span. The allegations, which range from 2001 to 2022, detail disturbing incidents at parties and events in New York City, Miami, Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 15 hours ago

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Why Did Delphi Richard Allen Jury Think He Was ‘Faking’ Psychosis?

Why do we still struggle to differentiate between genuine mental illness and strategic manipulation in the criminal justice system? Allegedly, in Richard Allen’s case, the lines between the two seemed deliberately blurred. Experts took the stand to argue over Allen’s competency, with the prosecution painting a picture of someone faking Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 15 hours ago

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What Will Happen To Delphi Convicted Richard Allen In Prison?

How does someone convicted of such horrific crimes find a path to justice, especially when the system itself seems riddled with holes? Richard Allen’s fate appears sealed behind bars, yet the appeals process introduces the potential for new evidence to come to light. The question is, how high does that Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 17 hours ago

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Will Bryan Kohberger Face Trial In 2025?

What does it take for a family to begin doubting one of their own? As Bryan Kohberger sits in his cell, his defense faces a mountain of evidence, and yet they’ve managed to weave a tale that includes star-gazing alibis and expert witnesses. Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down how a new Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 19 hours ago

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Tennessee Family Devastated After Deputy Shoots and Kills Seven Dogs

A Tennessee family is reeling from a tragic incident in which seven of their beloved dogs were shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy while the family was out for dinner. Kevin Dismuke and his wife left their McNairy County home for an evening out but returned to devastating news. Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 22 hours ago

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Prosecutors Allege Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Tried to Tamper with Witnesses, Influence Jurors from Jail

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge not to grant Sean “Diddy” Combs bail, accusing the music mogul of witness tampering and attempting to influence potential jurors from his cell in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, faces serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, Read more…

By Tony Brueski, 23 hours ago

Alysia Adams Withdraws Guilty Plea in Murder of 4-Year-Old Athena Brownfield; Death Penalty Sought - Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Alysia Adams, a woman from Caddo County, Oklahoma, declined to plead guilty on Wednesday to the murder of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, reversing her decision moments before a scheduled court hearing. The unexpected move has reinstated the possibility of the death penalty if she is found guilty at trial. Athena's grandparents had traveled four hours to attend the hearing, anticipating a guilty plea from Adams. "Very disappointed; we have been patiently waiting for almost 22 months for some sort of justice for our granddaughters, and it's postponed again. Justice keeps getting postponed," said Misty Faircloth, Athena's maternal grandmother. In January 2023, Alysia Adams and her estranged husband, Ivon Adams, were arrested after Athena, who was in their care, went missing. Following their questioning, agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) discovered Athena's body in a shallow grave in Rush Springs. Investigators allege that Ivon Adams beat her to death on Christmas Day in 2022. A medical examiner later concluded that Athena died from pneumonia and malnutrition, weighing only 23 pounds at the time of her death. Alysia Adams' social media posts in the days following Athena's death showed her attending social events and spending time with a new boyfriend. The plea deal, set to be considered at Wednesday's hearing, was taken off the table by Adams just minutes before proceedings were scheduled to begin. District Attorney Jason Hicks announced in court that he would have withdrawn his request for the death penalty if she had pleaded guilty. With the plea deal now void, Hicks stated he plans to seek the death penalty at trial. Legal experts noted the rarity of such a last-minute decision. "This is a decision that few people really ever have to realize what they're doing and the ramifications of such," said Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney Robert Gifford. He suggested that Adams may have changed her mind due to a belief in her innocence or the gravity of the decision. Gifford explained that the plea withdrawal opens the door for a lengthy and complex trial process. "You don't go into a death penalty case like you would any other case. You have to have enough resources. You have to have investigators. You have to have a mitigation specialist," he said, emphasizing the extensive preparation required for such cases. The case has already garnered significant media attention, which could complicate the selection of an unbiased jury. Gifford highlighted the challenges ahead, stating that the defense would need to navigate the heightened scrutiny and public interest. Athena's disappearance on January 10, 2023, prompted a massive search after a postal carrier found her older sister, Adina, wandering outside their home in Cyril, Oklahoma, about 70 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. The 5-year-old told the carrier she had been alone and was tired, leading to the involvement of law enforcement. The search concluded a week later when OSBI agents recovered Athena's remains. Her body was found inside a zipped black backpack buried in a shallow grave in a field. Initially, prosecutors believed Athena had been beaten to death based on statements from Alysia Adams about her husband. However, the autopsy found no evidence of assault, leading to a revision of the charges. Ivon Adams, 38, now faces charges of second-degree murder, child neglect for leaving Athena's sister without supervision, and unlawful removal of a dead body for allegedly burying Athena. The punishment for second-degree murder in Oklahoma ranges from 10 years to life in prison. Alysia Adams is charged with first-degree murder, a felony count of child neglect concerning Athena's sister, and a misdemeanor count of obstruction of a public officer related to her statements about her husband. The sisters had been left in the care of the Adamses by their mother, identified as Jasmin Brownfield, in April 2021. Brownfield, who has since legally changed her name to Karma Tucker, faces two felony counts of child neglect by abandonment. Brownfield was arrested in May of last year, facing charges of abandonment. According to an affidavit, she left Athena and her sister with Alysia and Ivon Adams in 2021, citing concerns that she and the children’s biological father were unfit to care for them. Officials reported that Jasmin Brownfield failed to check on the girls, provide child support, or notify authorities of any custody changes. She is scheduled for a court appearance on January 8. With the plea deal withdrawn, both the prosecution and defense are preparing for a trial that could potentially result in the death penalty for Alysia Adams. Oklahoma has executed only three women since the reinstatement of the death penalty, all by lethal injection in 2001. 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