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Brianna Ghey
Murder
Teenagers
Cheshire
Dark Web
Manchester Crown Court
Murder Trials
Forensic Evidence
Justice System
Court Proceedings
Police Investigation
Mental Health
Child Offenders
Trial
Stabbing
Knife Crime
British Legal System
Open Justice
Youth Offending Teams
Autism

The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.

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In this episode Caroline and Liz have the unprecedented intervention of Cheshire Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts in the ongoing debate about Lucy Letby. In a letter he has accused the MP David Davis of misleading parliament and spreading misinfor... more

This is a preview of the latest Trial+ episode; The Nottingham Inquiry - “I am not going to stop till we get justice”. The full episode is available exclusively to Crime Desk subscribers. To find out more, visit plus.thecrimedesk.com/

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In this episode Caroline and Nick have the FINAL episode of the podcast before the jury start to consider their verdict. And it was a dramatic spectacle of two legal titans battling it out in court. The prosecution say Chris Trybus was a wife-beater ... more

In this episode Caroline and Nick have the surprising moment Chris Trybus was called back into the witness box. Plus we have a special update and an extraordinary interview on The Trial of Social Media which recently ended in LA.

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Recent Guests

Ellen Ruhm
Mother campaigning for data access and safety reforms after her son's death
Advocacy / UK case against social media data access
Episode: Driven to Death? - Back in the Box
Dr. Philip Joseph
Consultant forensic psychiatrist
Indicated as a defense-side expert in the trial
Episode: Driven to Death? - “She was desperate for help.”
Sandie Bohin
Doctor and expert witness in the Lucy Letby trial
Independent medical expert (Guernsey)
Episode: EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Lucy Letby - The Letby Effect
Carolina Rossini
Technology policy and law scholar
Episode: Meta and Google DID cause harm
Chris Trybus
Person on trial, defendant
Unknown court case (The Trial)
Episode: Driven to Death? - The Husband
Professor Margaret Stark
Consultant forensic physician and Britain's top legal expert on bruising
Unknown (expert witness)
Episode: Driven to Death? - The Bruises
Dr. Amanda Jeffrey
Forensic pathologist who provided the autopsy-related analysis
Forensic pathology
Episode: Driven to Death? - The Bruises
Matthew Bergman
One of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the social media trial.
Episode: The Trial of Social Media
Tim Owen
Senior barrister and legal expert
Host of the podcast Double Jeopardy
Episode: Lucy Letby - More Legal Questions

Hosts

Caroline Cheetham
Co-host and primary narrator, often leading discussions on legal complexities, courtroom developments, and societal implications of featured trials.
Liz Hull
Co-host known for her engaging presentation style, focusing on victim narratives and emotional responses to cases discussed.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • Guilty as charged

    Letby has too many “Me Too”s … if this case was about a man charged and found guilty of attacking multiple women - some of whom were killed and some left with lifelong injuries - then AFTER the guilty verdict police find 13 more victims… nobody would be protesting his innocence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pea pod~
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Stubbornly incurious and biased.

    The presenters pose as serious journalists but are heavily biased and make little attempt to hide it. From the start, they took the trial verdicts as gospel and continued to do so long after serious doubts emerged from world leading excerpts across multiple fields. When the dust is settled on this case, it should go down as a textbook case of how not to conduct journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    John Aitor
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Arrogance

    These two will likely end up with egg on their faces.

    The way they talk about Lucy Letby is as though they don’t know, or care, about the controversy.

    Awful bias, as mentioned by many more.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Stream Wader
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Shockingly bias reporting

    It’s a shame the platform isn’t being used for good investigative journalism. Quite lazy to always take the position of the outcome, however I enjoy hearing the details of the trial that are otherwise unheard. Annoying that there are not 2 x weekly updates. Also Liz’s annoying childish speech inflection dumbs her reporting down.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Yess Bad
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Have to pay for it = lost its credibly

    Nah, true crime you have to pay for, zero credibility as obviously pay their interviewees, back this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SCK1976
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise the hosts for their engaging presentation and ability to make complex legal subjects accessible.
There are mixed feelings on the organization of episodes, with some requesting clearer categorization of content.
Some express concerns about perceived bias in reporting, particularly in emotional case discussions.
Listeners appreciate the detailed insights and expert commentary provided, emphasizing the depth of legal analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#31
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#230
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#32
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#114
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#71
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#87
New Zealand/True Crime

Talking Points

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Meta and Google DID cause harm
Q: What does this mean for the future of platform design and accountability?
Rossini/Bergman discuss the shift away from relying on Section 230 toward holding design choices accountable, suggesting that better governance and safer product development could follow, with potential cultural change similar to the tobacco industry era.
Meta and Google DID cause harm
Q: How do you feel today with this verdict in Kayleigh's favor?
Bergman expresses humility and gratitude toward the jury, noting the six weeks of trial and careful deliberation, and emphasizes the moral weight of the decision and its potential impact on future cases.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Lucy Letby - The Letby Effect
Q: What was the process like for reviewing thousands of pages of documents?
It was labor-intensive and time-consuming, requiring cross-referencing blood gases and observation charts, and assembling a coherent set of reports for each baby from diverse hospital records.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Lucy Letby - The Letby Effect
Q: How did you become involved in the Letby case and what was your initial role?
I was asked by the National Crime Agency to peer review reports after another reviewer became unavailable. I started from scratch, reviewing the medical notes across multiple babies and hospitals to provide an independent assessment.
The Trial of Social Media
Q: What is the significance of this trial?
This trial is significant as it marks the first time social media companies have been held accountable in court for their design and its impact on children's mental health.

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This podcast offers a thorough examination of high-profile trials, bringing to light the intricate details that unfold in courtrooms across the globe. Each episode systematically reveals key moments, presenting comprehensive evidence while featuring insights from detectives, victims, and a variety of experts. The content primarily focuses on the legal processes involved in notable cases, often delving into the complexities of human behavior as impacted by crime, mental health, and media perceptions. Ideal for those interested in true crime, legal proceedings, and societal impacts of criminal cases, the podcast uniquely combines informative discussions with real-time updates on current trials.

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Recent guests on The Trial include:

1. Ellen Ruhm
2. Dr. Philip Joseph
3. Sandie Bohin
4. Carolina Rossini
5. Chris Trybus
6. Professor Margaret Stark
7. Dr. Amanda Jeffrey
8. Matthew Bergman

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