The Emily Show

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A June 17, 2026, court hearing addressed Karen Read's motion to compel a deposition and document production from non-party witness Colin Albert. The court expressed significant frustration with both legal teams over their "bitchiness" in emails and the inclusion of "arguments as facts" within their hyperbolic filings. While the defense claimed Albert had "virtually zero relevance" and had already sat for one deposition, the Judge insisted that a subpoena "needs to mean something" and rejected the suggestion to wait until the fall for a new appearance. Ultimately, the court ordered the attorneys to spend the weekend negotiating a "Goldilocks zone" for the scope of document discovery and to return the following Monday with a confirmed date for Albert’s deposition before the August discovery deadline.

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The Karen Read wrongful death case is currently marked by significant procedural conflict and judicial micromanagement, with the court issuing several orders to strictly regulate filings, such as striking documents lacking certificates of service and mandating specific formats for hyperlinks and media. A central dispute involves a motion to compel Colin Albert, a non-party witness, to attend a deposition and produce documents related to the night of John O’Keefe’s death. Read’s defense team alleges "gamesmanship" by opposing counsel, claiming they surreptitiously rescheduled Albert's deposition to a date when Read's attorneys were unavailable while simultaneously refusing to provide requested communications. Albert’s legal representation counters that the subpoena is overbroad, lacks relevance to the central issue of Read’s liability, and that the defense originally canceled the scheduled deposition.

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Attorney Rosenberg's Letter to the Court - https://youtu.be/5Bokx9LFYLs
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Following the South Carolina Supreme Court's reversal of Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, the case is moving toward a retrial under the exclusive jurisdiction of newly appointed Judge Deborah R. McCaslin. Concurrently, the State has filed a motion to unseal the previously restricted in camera hearing transcripts regarding the removal of "Juror 785," also known as the "egg lady juror," arguing that former protective orders should now be considered moot. This motion follows earlier requests by the juror herself to reveal the private proceedings, which include discussions between the court and counsel that may shed light on allegations of improper influence during the original trial.
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In this episode, Emily provides critical updates on several high-profile legal battles, including a new 1:00 p.m. hearing time for the expansive temporary restraining order in the Bricks & Minifigs v Reckless Ben case. The show also explores Nick Reiner's probate court petition to access a separate trust established in 1993 to fund his criminal defense with attorney Alan Jackson. Additionally, the docket includes an overview of Tyra Banks’ 65-page defamation and breach of contract lawsuit against Netflix regarding her portrayal in a recent docuseries, as well as a New York federal court ruling that granted Blake Lively narrow attorney's fees while denying more extensive damages.

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Bricks & Minifigs v. Reckless Ben Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPD8UXEqMgg 

The Queen's Gambit Lawsuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veuLh2qlTJ8

Carole Baskin Sues Netflix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNI86x8JlXE 

Buster Murdaugh Sues Netflix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zan5PlYEeJA

Lively v. Wayfarer Case Settled - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZoYl3cF2uA
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The ongoing legal battle between Reckless Ben (Ben Schneider) and Bricks & Minifigs has escalated with multiple court orders and a significant response from Patreon. While violating a TRO makes a legal journey more difficult, some of the claims made regarding immediate jail time or automatic loss of the lawsuit for any speech are not strictly accurate under the current civil order. However, the criminal order carries much stricter immediate consequences for violations.
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