Brian Buckmire

Laura Richards, a criminal behavioral analyst and expert on coercive control, joins psychotherapist Dr. Nadine Macaluso, a survivor of a toxic romance, and ABC correspondent Brian Buckmire, to dissect disturbing dynamics in the Diddy trial. They unravel how charm can disguise manipulation and why victims often feel trapped. Their discussion highlights critical signs of coercive control, the damaging effects of gaslighting, and the courtroom's role in perpetuating victim-blaming narratives. Listeners gain essential insights to empower themselves and others.

Brian Buckmire, an ABC Legal Contributor and felony trial attorney, dives into the rekindled fascination surrounding the Menendez brothers' case. He discusses how recent evidence of parental abuse has sparked debates about their potential release. The conversation touches on society's obsession with infamous crime stories and the complexities of justice, family ties, and wrongful imprisonment. Buckmire also examines how media influence shapes public perception and the motivations behind legal challenges in high-profile cases like this.