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Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 6min

COJ #53 - Who Has The Courage To Take on Alex Murdaugh’s Law Firm? + What Dick and Jim’s Latest Motion Might Tell Us About the Money

Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — discuss Alex Murdaugh’s latest motion to dismiss his appeal in the Satterfield case and what it might mean about how much money he ACTUALLY has. Plus Alex’s former law firm PMPED and Alex’s older brother Randy Murdaugh have officially put themselves in line with Alex’s victims. Also on the show, is it worth it to taxpayers to try Alex’s financial crimes separately?Before we get into, please accept our thanks for the hundreds that attended the two events this past weekend at the College of Charleston and The Co-op. It gave Mandy the boost of confidence needed as we’re 2 weeks out from Blood On Their Hands publication date of Blood on Their Hands. Now you can buy a signed from our Talk Shop LIVE sale on Monday November 6th at 7pm - click here now to snag your copy asap before they are gone! https://talkshop.live/watch/DN_X2D0UEt_tNow back to the show... we got to some really great — and IMPORTANT — discussions on today’s episode. Starting with Team Murdaugh’s seemingly strange dismissal of their Confession of Judgment appeal in the Satterfield case. Also on the show we talk about PMPED’s and Randy Murdaugh’s gross and greedy decision to hop in line with Alex’s financial victims. Not only do their claims paint a clear picture for us on who these people are, it shows how little accountability they think they should have for Alex’s crimes.Plus, we discuss the case of a former Allendale councilman who pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old girl at a sleepover. The 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office struck a deal with him where he got to plead to a lesser charge, putting him in prison for TWO YEARS. Worse than that? The Solicitor’s Office made it a point to say that the victim consented to the deal. Was justice served there? All that and more... so let’s get into it...Luna Shark Premium Members are getting access to an exclusive conversation about potential plea options for Alex and early access to purchase a signed copy of Blood on Their Hands. Luna Shark Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com, Discord and YouTube LIVE through Lunashark.supercast.com. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.We now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcasts through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.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/3KBMJcPMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands arrives November 14th but pre-sales are so important. Go to www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com to learn more. Stay tuned for a big announcement for all Premium Members who purchase a copy soon!Find 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
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Oct 24, 2023 • 54min

COJ #52 - Unpacking Alex Murdaugh's Chances of a New Murder Trial + Expectations For His Upcoming Financial Trials

Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — discuss the latest drama in the World of Alex Murdaugh. On today’s episode, the team corrects some of the headlines out there on whether Alex is getting a new trial. Plus how many losses have Dick Harpootlian and Alex Murdaugh racked up so far? Eric is keeping count!Also despite telling a federal judge that they don’t plan to charge Alex a fee, Jim Griffin asks for more time to appeal a state judge’s decision denying their request for more of Alex’s money … to pay their fee.We are STILL celebrating Judge Gergel’s beatdown of Alex Murdaugh last Tuesday. It was THAT good.Also on today’s episode we talk about Alex’s upcoming trial on the Satterfield crimes … CRIMES HE HAS ALREADY ADMITTED TO in Federal Court.Premium Members are getting some conversations about attorney's fees, some good deeds from Taylor Swift and we'll give some additional thoughts on the Lifetime and Tubi Murdaugh movies because HOW CAN WE NOT? Lastly … we talk at the end about Mandy's upcoming appearance at the College of Charleston this Thursday, October 26th - register to attend in person or virtually here: https://bit.ly/3rZYIvT. All Luna Shark Premium Soak Up The Sun Members members will get the virtual link so we hope you'll join this Thursday at 4pm!On Friday, October 27th at 4pm join us at the Co-Op Sullivan’s island for a little pre-book tour Happy Hour. Let’s get into it...Luna Shark Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com, Discord and YouTube LIVE through Lunashark.supercast.com. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.We now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcasts through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.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/3KBMJcPMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands arrives November 14th but pre-sales are so important. Go to www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com to learn more. Stay tuned for a big announcement for all Premium Members who purchase a copy soon!Find 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
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Oct 17, 2023 • 59min

COJ #51 - The Big Gall on These Guys: In Murdaugh and Bowen Turner Cases, the Good Ole Boys Can’t Seem to Stop

Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell, and Eric Bland discuss the Federal Government's reply to Alex Murdaugh's asset seizure attempts, efforts to remove a judge in South Carolina, and the latest mishap involving the Bowen Turner prosecutor. They also share their thoughts on the upcoming Murdaugh Murders movie and highlight concerns about corruption and lack of transparency in the South Carolina judicial system.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 54min

COJ #50 - Silence and Leaks in the Stephen Smith Case + Why Cory Fleming’s Mysterious Absence Could Be Significant

Thank you all for supporting us and we're so excited to present this 50th episode of Cup of Justice!!!True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone's favorite attoryney Eric Bland — discuss Grand Jury leaks in the Stephan Smith case and what they might mean. Also on the show, the U.S. Attorney’s Office hits back at Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin’s dastardly plan surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s assets; and “Where in the world is Cory Fleming?” becomes “What could Cory’s mysterious absence mean for law enforcement?”On last week’s episode of the True Sunlight Podcast we told you about how Alex Murdaugh’s best friend and criminal co-conspirator Cory Fleming seemed to be missing for almost two weeks. Shortly after we published that episode, the Bureau of Prisons updated its online database to show that Cory was imprisoned in Atlanta.Mandy will be starting the book tour soon and plans to be in Charleston for a few events near October 26th. Stay tuned for details. Lot’s to look forward to, but for now… Let’s get into it ….Premium Members will get into Taylor Swift’s new romance with a player on my hometown team, the Kansas City Chiefs and why people are so scared of powerful women. And our pre-recorded Happy Hour and LIVE chat with Sandy Smith will broadcast this Thursday October 12th at 7pm for Soak Up The Sun Premium Members. Luna Shark Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com, Discord and YouTube LIVE through Lunashark.supercast.com. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.Click here for Sandy's announcement of the Stephen Nicholas Smith Scholarship Fund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6DH1tApmp0We now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcasts through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.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/3KBMJcPMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands arrives November 14th but pre-sales are so important. Go to www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com to learn more. Stay tuned for a big announcement for all Premium Members who purchase a copy soon!Find 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
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Oct 3, 2023 • 59min

COJ #49 - Russell Laffitte Is FINALLY Behind Bars + How Is Alex Murdaugh Paying Dick and Jim?

Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirator Russell Laffitte — the small-town banker who said he asked no questions about Alex’s scheme and who allowed Alex to use and abuse his family’s bank — has finally turned himself in to serve his seven-year federal prison sentence. Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about what life will be like for Russell at what is basically a “bougee prison” for men who steal large amounts of money and defraud taxpayers.Also on the show the Good Guys subpoena Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin to find out just how much they’ve been making as they sell Alex’s story to Hollywood. We also want to share some good news from Sandy Smith. Sandy and Mandy, along with Eric Bland had the opportunity to Join Vinnie Polatin on Court TV to announce that the Stephen Nicholas Smith Scholarship is now LIVE. You can learn more and donate at StephenSmithScholarship.comWhile Sandy still eagerly awaits any new information from SLED, she decided to take some of what is left over from the $130,000 exhumation and investigation fund, and create a Scholarship Fund in Stephen’s name. Soak Up The Sun Premium Members will get a special pre-recorded happy hour with Sandy and Mandy with LIVE chat where we dive deeper into this topic and more on October 12th, but you can click the YouTube link below to see and hear Sandy’s request for support of this new fund. And there is still a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whomever killed Stephen. If you know something… please… say something.Click here for Sandy's announcement of the Stephen Nicholas Smith Scholarship Fund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6DH1tApmp0On another serious note, South Carolina lost one of the Good Guys this week. Shockwaves rippled across South Carolina as we learned of Stanly Myers tragic passing. As a very close friend of Eric Bland's, we’d like to dedicate this episode to Stanley and his family. In the beginning of this episode, EB, describes how he’s going to remember his dear friend Stanley Myers.Lots to unpack, so let’s get into it… We now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcasts through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.Luna Shark Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com, Discord and YouTube LIVE through Lunashark.supercast.com. 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/3KBMJcPMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands arrives November 14th but pre-sales are so important. Go to www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com to learn more. Stay tuned for a big announcement for all Premium Members who purchase a copy soon!Find 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
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Sep 26, 2023 • 56min

COJ #48 - Alex Murdaugh’s Latest Plot: Get Judge Clifton Newman Removed from His Case

Well, things keep getting crazier and crazier in the 'Land of No Consequences'.Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland discuss what happened at Alex Murdaugh’s federal plea hearing and how it’s just one step in a much larger plan. Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin seem to have one goal right now and that’s to get Alex moved to federal prison. There’s one person standing in their way: Judge Clifton Newman. On today’s episode we get into Alex’s federal plea hearing and how it’s just one step in his overall goal, which is likely to serve out his time in federal prison.Also on the show, we talk about how Cory Fleming is not as sorry as he seemed. Not only is Alex Murdaugh up to his usual trickery, but Cory Fleming — the man who has twice gone in front of a judge to cry about how remorseful he is and how undeserving he is of mercy — is already trying to get out of his state sentence.Anyway, we’re dedicating today’s episode to listener Trista from Mount Pleasant aka @tristathebarista on Instagram. Thank you so much, Trista, for spreading so much sunshine! The world needs more people as sweet and kind as you are.We now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.And this episode is a bit longer for Luna Shark Premium Members who get an extra 45 minutes on Judge Gergel, a new documentary that you may or may not have seen, and what we hear went down at CrimeCon this past weekend. Luna Shark Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com, Discord and YouTube LIVE. 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/3KBMJcPMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands arrives November 14th but pre-sales are so important. Go to www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com to learn more. Stay tuned for a big announcement for all Premium Members who purchase a copy soon!Find 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
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Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 9min

COJ #47 - Judge Newman Isn’t Playing Games - Team Murdaugh Gets Knocked Down

Judge Clifton Newman and S.C. Prosecutor Creighton Waters tackle the South Carolina hearings for Alex Murdaugh, Cory Fleming, and Russell Laffitte. Interesting topics include Fleming's unexpected 10-year sentence, Murdaugh's state trial date interfering with his federal prison plan, and the South Carolina Justice System's refusal to play the federal government's games. The podcast also discusses trends in criminal sentencing, jury tampering accusations, and an analysis of Judge Newman's performance in court.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 4min

COJ #46 - Dick and Jim Strike Again… But Will Their Scheme Work?

Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin have gone even lower in their quest to get convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial. This time by blowing up the career of Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. True Sunlight Podcast Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — discuss whether the accusations against Becky amount to jury-tampering, as well as the chances that one of Dick and Jim’s strategies might actually work.On today’s episode we break down Dick Harpootlian’s and Jim Griffin’s latest strategy — a motion for a new trial, which they’re basing on juror allegations that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill tampered with the jury that found Alex guilty of murdering Maggie and Paul.We cover a lot of ground in this episode — including what a clerk of court does, what the accusations against Becky look like and whether we think this might be the one time Dick and Jim see a win.For premium members, we’ve included a conversation about what it was like working with Becky Hill during the murder trial last winter and our observations about her behavior.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.If the allegations prove to be true, then their should be consequences for Becky. If the allegations don’t prove to be truer, then there BETTER be consequences for Dick and JIm because enough is enough. 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. 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
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Sep 5, 2023 • 50min

COJ #45 - Buster Murdaugh And The Latest Propaganda to Save A Family’s Reputation

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
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Aug 29, 2023 • 53min

COJ #44- Things Are (Finally) Getting Scary for Alex Murdaugh’s Co-Conspirators

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

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