Legally Bound

Elon Musks offer to buy Twitter for $44B seems to have been accepted by the Twitter execs... now, can Musk really live up to his promise to take the platform private and restore free speech... and why is the left LOSING their minds over the possibility. Andy & Katie go deep into the controversy. 

Andy and Katie analyze Will Smith's assault of Chris Rock, the lack of action from anyone at the Oscars, and how California criminal law deals with this sort of violence. 

In dramatic fashion, the judge in the Jussie Smollett saga ordered five-months of jail time to be served starting immediately. Andy and Katie break down the circus of a sentencing hearing and Jussie Smollett's breakdown immediately after the sentence. 

In an in depth episode, Andy and Katie give you everything you need to know about Russiagate, and the ongoing investigation of Special Prosecutor John Durham into the origins of the false and exaggerated claims that Trump was colluding with the Russians to interfere with the 2016 election. These false allegations against Trump are now linked to an attorney, Michael Sussman, who was working for the Hillary Clinton Campaign at the time he feed the info to FBI. If you finally want an unbiased view of what the Durham investigation means for the legacy of Trump's first presidency, tune in!

Katie and Andy examine the latest efforts of the cancel culture to silence Joe Rogan. They explore the law, the politics, and the spirit of the movement. 

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have been in the news for years. Epstein is dead and now Maxwell finds herself convicted of serious sex offense, but is that conviction about to be overturned due to jurors failing to disclose their own biases during the case? Andy and Katie go over the facts and give their insight into the chances this case will be heading to a new trial. 

Katie and Andy return for a third season of Legally Bound. They are opening this season with a discussion of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse. Katie is particularly ready to tear apart the misguided political messaging surrounding the case. 

Katie gets an op-ed published in the USA Today, "How the Democrats killed 'believe all women'." However, it seems Katie's logic and reason can't be tolerated by the triggered left extremists. Apparently, her opponents believe reasonableness is a hallmark of the GOP? 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/29/joe-biden-tara-reade-sexual-assault-allegation-me-too-column/3040158001/

Andy and Katie turn the tables and bring on, as a guest, Jesse Weber, who is a host on the Law and Crime Network and an attorney. Jesse was a courtroom journalist during the Harvey Weinstein trial and sat in the courtroom for much of the trial. Katie and Andy have both been guests on Jesse's show many times. This show is also available with video on YouTube https://youtu.be/UDGmqgOAdm8

In the second of a two-part series, Andrew and Katie Cherkasky introduce their client, and exonerated man, Colonel Dan Wilson. Katie represented Colonel Wilson through his appeal of his court-martial conviction for child sexual assault. In Episode 10 of Season 1, this case, and the unbelievable result, was introduced. Today, Colonel Wilson gives an in- depth interview about what it's like to be falsely accused, convicted, and imprisoned. 

In a two-part series, Andrew and Katie Cherkasky introduce their client, and exonerated man, Colonel Dan Wilson. Katie represented Colonel Wilson through his appeal of his court-martial conviction for child sexual assault. In Episode 10 of Season 1, this case, and the unbelievable result, was introduced. Today, Colonel Wilson gives an in-depth interview about what it's like to be falsely accused, convicted, and imprisoned. 

Andy and Katie are discussing criminal investigations, investigators, and the simple task of finding nouns. If you've ever wondered the difference between TV police dramas, podcasts about criminal cases, and what happens in real life, this is the episode for you. Andy and Katie share some examples of their past cases with wild facts and even crazier investigative missteps. 

Andy and Katie open one of their client files to expose an injustice that has occurred. Their client, a spouse of a military member, was sexually assaulted by her official Air Force assigned sponsor when she first moved overseas to be with her husband. She helped the Air Force convict him and send him to jail, but now they refuse to provide her and financial or medical benefits. The military is quietly stonewalling victims of sexual assault even when the sexual assault happened under its watch. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/08/01/an-airmans-wife-was-sexually-assaulted-by-their-air-force-sponsor-now-shes-fighting-to-change-the-system/ 

Andy and Katie welcome their first guest, Andy's sister, Becky Cherkasky. Becky is a licensed psychotherapist who bring her unique psychological perspective to the idea that positive thought can manifest positive outcomes. Andy and Katie discuss their belief in the power of positive energy and why it is so powerful. 

There are no calm days for Andy and Katie. Hear about how Katie's two minute interview with Shepard Smith on Fox News discussing Jeffrey Epstein and Labor Secretary Alex Acosta led to death threats against Katie. The day started normal and ended with the Sheriff's department being called.

Andy and Katie discuss how their personal life forced them to start their own business, the hurdles they faced, and what it means to be an entrepreneur. They discuss their five rules of being entrepreneurs. This episode is a great discussion for anyone that has considered opening their own business or who wonder what a typical day looks like in the Cherkasky household. 

It's a celebration as Katie just learns that she successfully appealed the conviction of a high ranking military officer who was sentenced to 7-years of confinement in connection to allegations of child molestation. Katie delivered a rare total victory by demonstrating that the jury got their verdict wrong. Katie explains why this client was especially deserving of this outcome. Appellate victories don't get sweeter than this.

Breaking down the first debate for the Dems in the 2020 election. Who is electable, and who isn't? This episode is a must for anyone needing a little extra fire power the next time someone starts flexing their political knowledge. 

The Supreme Court again refuses to directly answer the question of whether you can make a baker bake a cake that will be used to celebrate a gay wedding. The Alaska Supreme Court rules that sex offenders deserve an extra layer of hearing before being placed on a sex offender registration - the first state to require such. Finally, President Trump wants to repaint Air Force One red, white, and blue. 

Taking on the #metoo movement with challenges to the underlying assumptions that risk eroding the integrity of our criminal justice system. Andy and Katie discuss their experiences as sex crimes prosecutors, defense attorneys, and as victim advocates. Before the show finishes, Katie discusses the latest in reality TV gossip.