Cup Of Justice

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — take a look at the lawsuit filed by Buster Murdaugh against documentary filmmakers and major networks, accusing them of defamation in their Stephen Smith reporting.

Eric gives a quick primer about what defamation is and what Buster is going to have to prove in the courtroom. Mandy and Liz talk about their observations of how the media handled the mentions of the Murdaugh name in the Smith investigation and what things looked like behind the scenes when film crews descended on the Lowcountry.

They also explore the biggest question of all: Will this case end up bringing much-needed answers in the Stephen Smith investigation?

Also on the show, what the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a firearm ban for those accused of domestic violence will do for women and why it’s so hard to get women’s stories of abuse to be taken seriously.

Premium members get an extended discussion about how law enforcement handles domestic violence calls and what needs to change.

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Episode Resources:

CNN Special Report Featuring Mandy, Liz, Eric, Sandy and Others

ABC's 20/20 S44E11Fall of the House of Murdaugh

CNN: Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about how to handle one of the worst kinds of disputes ... having beef with your neighbors. How do you keep a fight with your neighbor from turning into an episode of “Fear Thy Neighbor”?

Also on the show, what the New York Court of Appeals decision overturning Harvey Weinstein’s conviction means for women and how Weinstein’s case and Alex Murdaugh’s case resemble each other.

Plus, the Federal Trade Commission’s decision on noncompete agreements, the hilarious turn Dick Harpootlian’s campaign is taking and what’s happening with Cory Fleming’s appeal?

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For starters, Cup of Justice has a new Instagram account @COJPOD so be sure to follow for all the updates on exciting new guests, the Colucci case, and more.

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about what went down when Eric and Sandy Smith met with investigators to talk about where things stand in the Stephen Smith case.

Also on the show, turns out accused killer Michael Colucci IS on an ankle monitor. Why is it so hard in South Carolina for victims to get a straight answer about a defendant’s bond conditions and whether they’re violating those terms? Also, on the show, the very strange death of 30-year-old Mica Miller. Was it a suicide? Or is there something else happening here altogether? In the weeks leading up to her death and in the wake of filing for divorce, Mica — whose husband John Paul Miller is pastor of a Myrtle Beach church — lived in fear of getting killed by John Paul. Now her family is fighting for law enforcement to listen.

Plus, Premium Members will get a primer on what it means to sign a liability waiver and whether they can cross off the parts they don’t want to agree to.

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — are back with their analysis of former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill’s enormous lineup of ethics charges.

Last week Becky was charged with 76 violations of the state ethics code for giving herself around $10K in bonuses with Department of Social Services money along with a litany of allegedly unauthorized purchases for meals, parties and holiday celebrations. Were these charges directly related to Alex Murdaugh’s trial and getting publicity for Becky’s book?

Also on the show, each day that passes since Mica Miller’s death, the more strange this case gets. Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about the FBI investigation and the latest filings they’ve uncovered on True Sunlight Podcast in what has become one of South Carolina’s most puzzling cases. Plus Dick Harpootlian gets endorsed by one of the state’s biggest newspapers. Why?

Premium Members get extended discussions about the Mica Miller case that add significant context to the wild twists and turns here, plus a lively chat about trust and transparency in our public courts.

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Episode Resources:

Dick Harpootlian's alleged photoshop of Russel Ott's hands

Harpootlian vs. Ott Post and Courier Article

Becky Hill's Ethics Complaint / Notice of Hearing

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The prosecution has rested its case against Alex Murdaugh and the evidence is damning. But will it be enough to overcome whatever the defense has planned in response? Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland take a look at the bigger picture of Alex’s guilt and whether the state’s case will hold up.

We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our legal system. What questions do y’all have for us? Email [email protected] and we'll do our best to answer your questions in these bonus episodes.

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