Crime Time
Episode 230
Bill Cosby New York Magazine Cover Story, Bobbi Kristina Brown Death + Female Sexual Predators
Bobbi Kristina Brown and the circumstances surrounding her death are discussed with former criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs. We also look at the case of Michigan woman Jessica Carlton, who is accused of sending naked photos and stalking an 11-year-old boy via XBox Live and Kik, New York Magazine’s Bill Cosby cover story, and suspected serial killer Neal Falls of Oregon who was killed by an escort, in this uncensored Crime Time episode hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Loni Coombs back to Crime Time.
00:32 The death of Bobbi Kristina Brown.
02:09 Bruises, autopsy and interpreting evidence.
04:27 Nick Gordon and personal relationships.
07:10 Drugs, responsibility and the argument for prosecution.
08:48 Jessica Carlton sexual assault case.
10:13 The female predator and media coverage.
15:14 Bill Cosby and New York Magazine.
16:29 The issue with consent and drug use.
20:26 Consent and responsible journalism.
23:13 Gloria Allred and examining the statute of limitations on rape.
27:20 The media and institutional protection of Bill Cosby’s reputation.
29:20 The likelihood of criminal charges.
30:43 The death of serial killer Neal Falls.
32:11 Defining self defense.
35:12 Why serial killers target prostitutes.
36:30 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Loni Coombs attended Brigham Young University, graduating at the age of nineteen with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in philosophy and music. In 1988, after graduating from Pepperdine Law School, Loni began her legal career as a criminal trial prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Her numerous felony trials ranged from murders to sex crimes and DUIs. From 2003 to 2005, Loni headed up the District Attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit, monitoring discrimination cases throughout the county and training law enforcement agencies.
In 2006, Ms. Coombs transitioned into the broadcast world as a legal analyst for national and local broadcast outlets, including CNN, Court TV (now TruTV), Extra, The View, Entertainment Tonight, and KTLA. Loni covered various trials including Phil Spector, OJ Simpson, Mel Gibson, Warren Jeffs, and Casey Anthony. Her daily coverage of the Phil Spector trial on KTLA.com earned her an AP award. Loni anchored newscasts (KTLA’s Prime News, KDOC’s Daybreak OC), co-hosted talk shows (KTLA’s 9 am Morning Show, Fox’s San Diego Living), and reported from the field (KTLA’s Morning News and Prime News). Loni appears as a regular contributor on “Dr. Phil”, “The Doctors”, and “Dr. Drew.”
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