Former LA Criminal Prosecutor. Legal Analyst. True Crime host. Journalist. Author.

Joined September 2012
Should school administrators be held criminally accountable for school shootings? A Virginia judge gave a definitive answer to that question today in an unprecedented case. #EbonyParker
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Guess who is suing Becky Hill?
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Big state court ruling today in the murder case against Luigi Mangione. Here’s a quick explainer for the judge’s decision.
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Part of Britney Spears DUI case settlement includes her continued participation in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Britney Spears settled her case of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol by pleading guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving that reduces the probationary time ‌she otherwise would have faced reut.rs/42a7lCN
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Lively and Baldoni. Settled. Finally.
Breaking News: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal dispute, following accusations of a smear campaign and harassment. The case centered on the movie “It Ends With Us,” which the two actors starred in and Baldoni directed. nyti.ms/4cRO2o0
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Congratulations my friend @ahopeweiner Excited to read it!
You’re finally going to get a chance to see behind the scenes of four high profile murders. There is so much no one knows! My book comes out at the end of April! Preorder here: posthill.to/B0FCDCF9TZ/
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Nick Reiner has pled not guilty to two counts of first degree murder. Next court date April 29 to schedule the preliminary hearing, where evidence will be presented and the court will decide if sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. Still no decision by DA on death penalty.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for his convictions on two counts of transporting for the purpose of prostitution. He will receive credit for the time he has already served in custody. The maximum fine of $500,000 was also imposed.
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Erik Menendez has been denied parole after a hearing that lasted ten hours. His illegal use of a cellphone behind bars was reportedly a big issue for the commissioners. Erik will have to wait three years for his next parole hearing.
BREAKING: Erik Menendez has been denied parole during his first-ever parole hearing, 36 years and one day after he and his brother killed their parents. abcnews.link/4pIQERP
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Partial verdict in Combs trial. Both sides are asking the judge to push the jury to continue to deliberate on the divided Count One- the RICO charge.
#breaking: US v. Sean Combs jury has sent out a note they have reached verdicts on counts 2, 3, 4 and 5 (sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution) but remains divided on Count 1, RICO. Inner City Press live tweeting below
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Bryan Kohberger will plead guilty to all charges and waive his right to appeal. In exchange, he will be sentenced to four consecutive life sentences. No death penalty. He will reportedly change his plea on Wednesday
BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four Idaho college students, sparing him from the death penalty, according to a letter sent to victims' family members. Read more: abcnews.link/EWSSwIu
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Thanks Chris! Always enjoy chatting with @chrisbharrison and @laurenzima
Replying to @LoniCoombs
@LoniCoombs always does an amazing job breaking down legal cases as our guest on “Through The Drama”
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"The judge said, ‘One of you is lying, and I will find out.’" @Chrisbharrison, @LaurenZima, and @LoniCoombs discuss the latest twist in the Diddy trial—an alleged leak, a furious judge, and jurors exposed to graphic testimony and text exchanges.
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Loni Coombs retweeted
A federal judge denies Blake Lively's request to keep some of her private text messages with Taylor Swift from Justin Baldoni, marking a major legal victory for the "It Ends with Us" actor and director. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jus…
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Karen Read was found not guilty in the high-profile murder retrial. @LoniCoombs speaks with @MistyMarris to break down the verdict. Follow: @MeritStreet
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Bryan Kohberger returns to court. @LoniCoombs and @MistyMarris break down the latest developments. Follow: @MeritStreet
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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of terrorism after Russian strikes kill civilians. He calls for stronger international action, warning that delays only embolden more attacks. Follow: @MeritStreet
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R. Kelly has been hospitalized after what his lawyers claim was an attempted poisoning by prison staff. His legal team is demanding an outside investigation. Follow: @MeritStreet
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The jury in the Karen Read trial has asked the judge several questions as deliberations continue. A verdict could come at any moment. Follow: @MeritStreet
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NO verdict today in Karen Read’s re-trial. Everyone returns tomorrow.
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