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S0E6 | 02.10.25

The Orphan Thief

This week, John and Lindsey return for more trouble in a “War Story” featuring John Milton Merritt, the Oklahoma attorney who betrayed the trust of some of the most vulnerable clients he could. From stealing funds meant for orphans to defrauding injured clients for hundreds of thousands, Merritt’s shocking crimes highlight the devastating consequences of greed within the legal profession.

The Orphan Thief

S0E5 | 02.10.25

The Bernie Madoff of Law

This week, John and Lindsey take a look at the “War Story” of Marc Dreier, the disgraced lawyer who orchestrated a Ponzi scheme so elaborate it rivaled Bernie Madoff’s. From impersonating executives to forging documents, Dreier’s bold crimes shook the legal world and landed him behind bars - and how he was caught by a secretary.

The Bernie Madoff of Law

S0E4 | 02.10.25

The Streaking and the (Alleged) Hate Criming Attorneys

This week, hosts John Socha and Lindsey Costlow unravel two outrageous “War Stories” packed with drugs, alcohol, and more disastrous decisions – including an attorney charged with harassing his own staff (and who wasn't fired for it).

The Streaking and the (Alleged) Hate Criming Attorneys

S0E3 | 02.10.25

The Drug Smuggling Criminal Lawyer

This week, hosts John and Lindsey dive into a jaw-dropping case involving a defense attorney, court documents drenched in liquid meth, and the unexpected role of a pair of court dress shoes in an operation designed to get drugs into the King County Jail masterminded by a partner at one of Seattle's largest criminal defense firms.

The Drug Smuggling Criminal Lawyer

S0E2 | 02.10.25

The Drunk Stopper and the Unadmitted Rogue

In this episode, guest Paige Blake returns with Part 2 of an unforgettable War Story featuring the daring (or dubious?) “Michael Bennington” and a gripping tale of self-defense—if that’s really what it was.

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