Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland have a field day unpacking all the nonsense from The Fall of the House of Murdaugh, Fox Nation’s three-part series told from Alex Murdaugh’s and Buster Murdaugh’s perspectives. From Buster’s claims about worrying the “real killers” are still out there to Alex’s jailhouse diary to straight-up lies about what happened the night of the boat crash, the docu-series is yet another horrible idea from lawyers Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, who can’t seem to stop doubling-down.Last week was jam-packed with even more nonsense from the Murdaugh camp — both good and bad. One good thing that came out of last week was that the South Carolina Department of Corrections announced its prosecution of Alex for violating two prison rules. One rule was broken when he read his so-called diary over the phone so Jim Griffin could record it and give it to Fox Nation. The second rule was broken when Alex used another inmate’s code to make phone calls.Anyway, obviously Liz, Eric and I had a lot to say about ALL of these things.Let’s get into it!Mandy Matney's new book Blood On Their Hands is available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/bookPremium members get our full discussions about the topics and even more content on lunasharkmedia.com. For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when all hope seemed to be lost on the justice front, South Carolina prosecutor Creighton Waters comes to the rescue by NOT holding back in telling the Court how former attorney Cory Fleming helped his best friend, Alex Murdaugh, steal money.Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — break down what happened in the courtroom during Cory’s guilty plea last week, including how the mood shifted considerably when it became clear that Creighton wasn’t going to let Cory off the hook. Plus, they discuss Alex’s alleged plan to plead guilty and Russell Laffitte’s new pre-prison look.Mandy Matney's new book Blood On Their Hands is available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/bookPremium members get our full discussion about how that hearing went and what the next steps for victims will be. For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland consider whether more prison time will be seen as a “tar and feathering” for Alex Murdaugh co-conspirator Cory Fleming and what juicy new information might come out of a trial. Mid-episode, the three get some BREAKING NEWS that Cory’s reckoning might be coming sooner rather than later. Plus, a discussion on whether any money will be left for Alex Murdaugh’s victims and a look at the disturbing police raid of a newspaper in Kansas.And at the end, we are treated to special a guest appearance from an especially pesky 11-year old girl who saw something wrong with the system and is doing something about it. The full interview will be live for Luna Shark Premium members next week!And tune in this Wednesday when we broadcast (assuming we're given the greenlight) Cory Fleming's status hearing LIVE from Kingstree, SC for all 'Soak Up The Sun' Luna Shark Premium Members.Let's unpack it!Mandy Matney's new book Blood On Their Hands is available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/bookFor enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former attorney Cory Fleming will serve 46 months in federal prison and pay $102,221 in restitution for his involvement in the scheme to steal millions from the Satterfield family.Moments after Judge Richard Gergel announced his sentence on August 15, Fleming voluntarily surrendered and was escorted out of the U.S. District Court in Charleston by U.S. Marshals. He requested to serve his time at FCI Jesup–a medium security prison in Georgia. It has not been decided where he will be sent.Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland sat down after court today to spill all the tea.Plus a big announcement from soon-to-be-published author, Mandy Matney. Blood On Their Hands is available in book stores near you on November 14th! Learn more at bloodontheirhandsbook.com or lunasharkmedia.com/bookFor enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell along with everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — share their thoughts on why Russell Laffitte got off easy at his federal sentencing hearing. Also on the episode, will Cory Fleming get any time at all?The Satterfield family’s battle for justice against the spiteful filings of Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin.And why the court reporting system needs to change now.Premium Members, get to hear from EB about some recourses if you're a party to SLAPP lawsuits, and how court reporters could hold the key to transparency solutions that would dramatically improve public access to our "public" courts.  For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 40, Mandy, Liz and Eric met up this weekend at Beech Mountain Resort in North Carolina to see Sheryl Crow perform at the Beech Mountain Music Festival.On Tuesday, Liz, Eric and Mandy are meeting back up in Charleston for Russell Laffitte’s sentencing showdown. If all goes according to plan, Liz and Mandy will be live-tweeting from the federal courthouse. On today’s episode we talk about the drama leading up to the hearing. We also discuss Cory Fleming’s upcoming sentencing on his single federal charge and why we think California has the right idea on what should happen after an attorney is accused of stealing millions from his clients.Eric also gives an excellent explanation of the difference between a motion to reconsider versus a motion to amend a judge's order.Let’s get into it …Exclusive only for Premium Members, Mandy and Liz talk about what kinds of cases they are pursuing in the new era of True Sunlight. Plus Mandy and Liz recount their most proud moments from their early careers.  For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 39, Mandy, Liz and Eric discuss the $500K judgment against Karen Yax (aka “The Critical Kay) in federal court, what it might mean for the future of online harassment and whether the plaintiff (Rae Andreacchio) will actually be able to collect. Also on today’s show, Russell Laffitte will be … networking in prison? We talk about what might happen on August 1st when Russell is sentenced in federal court.Exclusive only for Premium Members, Eric reviews best strategies to deploy if you receive a “demand letter” from someone gearing up to sue you. Plus Mandy and Liz recount their most proud moments from their early careers.  For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland are back!It was another eventful week in the unpredictable world of South Carolina crime and corruption.Mandy, Liz and Eric discuss the latest in the now-dropped defamation case against Mandy and what they think needs to happen next. Plus Eric talks about the shocking news involving the death of his friend Greg Leon, who was convicted of murder just a week earlier. They also discuss the best of all news: The $15M settlement in the Mallory Beach case... which is perhaps the best news of all. And only for Premium Members, the crew discusses how to best estimate the value of a potential legal claim and how far is too far in the true crime world... For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland are back!After an eventful week “off”, they share some great news. Finally, there’s been a victory against the online trolls and a connected lawsuit that's been plaguing our headspace for over a year now. It's time to face these threats head-on.Plus Eric talks about his personal connections to a man recently convicted of murder in South Carolina. And the team talks about the Free Tiffany movement to get a pardon for a woman who killed her abuser in self-defense.AND its Eric Bland's birthday today - so please send him some positive vibes on social media today - HBD Eric!!For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. In the Premium version of this episode, we discuss the importance of contracts with those you’re closest with and some solutions to the growing problem of news deserts around the country. SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — discuss a strange (and dangerous) Tik Tok about a possible person of interest “on the run” in the Stephen Smith case.They also talk about the ongoing fight for justice in the Grant Solomon case in Tennessee, media’s role in challenging the system, the latest in the Bowen Turner case and why it’s important for victims to keep making noise.For enhanced episodes with additional content, virtual happy hours with our hosts, articles, documents and more, consider joining our Luna Shark Premium Membership community to help us SHINE THE SUNLIGHT! CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. In the Premium version of this episode, we discuss the importance of contracts with those you’re closest with and some solutions to the growing problem of news deserts around the country. SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcPFind us on social media:Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericblandhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/YouTube*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices