This episode needs very little introduction.  The trial of Alex Murdaugh in the South Carolina Lowcountry was a national phenomenon.  All major news outlets covered the story and the trial.   Alex Murdaugh came from an incredibly prestigious legal family in South Carolina.  His father's family had held solicitor (prosecutor) positions in their judicial circuit…

What is “fraud?”  How does it work?  What are the recourses of someone who has been defrauded?  Is fraud always criminal? In today's episode, Paul dives into healthcare fraud.  Philip Esformes set up an elaborate scheme which triggered federal agencies like Medicare and Medicaid to pay his companies, and so, him, vast amounts of money. …

Friend of the show Adam Uris returns to discuss the Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas Parade Tragedy and ensuing prosecution of Darrell Brooks, the man who drove his red Ford Escape right through the parade.  Brooks killed 6 people and injured over 60 more. This episode touches on a number of really fascinating legal topics.  Paul and…

In the 1950's and 60's, Lenny Bruce was a transformative figure in the world of comedy.  He was hip, brash, unfiltered, and…obscene?  His biting social commentary made some people uncomfortable, and many felt that the words he used violated certain laws which regulated speech which may have the tendency to corrupt or degrade morals. In…

A lot of listeners have asked In Summation to publish an episode on impeachment.  Paul thought it only fitting that episode 45 be the one to cover impeachment seeing as how our 45th president has the dubious distinction of being the most impeached president in American history. In this episode, Paul explains the historical background…

Does the death penalty work?  Does the threat of the death penalty work?  Is it a deterrent to murder or other serious crimes?  When and how does a person get put on death row? In this episode, Paul breaks down the unique case of Nikolas Cruz, the teenager who killed 17 people on Valentine's Day,…

This is a unique episode for a number of reasons. First, this is the first case Paul has covered which is technically still ongoing.  There is hope that it may be brought to a just resolution in early 2023, but there is no way to know for certain just yet. Second, the fact pattern and…

Special Guest Adam Uris is back!  In this episode, Adam and Paul discuss The Preppy Murder, one of the most notorious trials in American history. In 1986 the body of recent high school graduate Jennifer Levin was found in Central Park. There was evidence that she had recently had intercourse and that she had been…

No matter how successful someone becomes, there is always the chance of flying a little too close to the sun and having the heat melt the wax holding your makeshift wings together.  The same fate that befell Icarus happened to superstar celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti. Avenatti rose to national fame by representing some of the…

Hello Listeners, In this installment of In Summation, Paul brings on special guest host Andrew Heaton of the Political Orphanage podcast to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton. What ensues is a great conversation about the First Amendment, specifically the negative and positive rights associated with religious liberty in America.  Where…