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A terrifying killer and serial predator is brought down by a courageous group of women after he lures them with false promises of fame and fortune in Hollywood. Keith Morrison reports.

Listen to Keith’s original podcast on this story, “Murder in the Hollywood Hills” here: https://link.chtbl.com/mithh_social

Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673 or online.rainn.org

Listen to Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_thegirlwiththehibiscustattoo

A Southern California woman's fall down the stairs initially appears to be a fatal accident, but when deputies arrest her husband, his story unravels. Keith Morrison reports.

When a New Jersey woman goes missing, investigators uncover her husband’s chilling history, including dark secrets about another missing wife. Andrea Canning reports.

TikTok Ban, Intel's Struggles, Google's Ensh*ttification

• 'Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
• A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington.
• The panel taks about AI
• With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready
• A new California bill would restrict line-skipping service 'Clear' at airports in the name of equity
• The Man Who Killed Google Search
• Google search boss Raghavan warns employees of 'new operating reality'
• Oracle is moving its world HQ to Nashville
• Google delays third-party cookie demise yet again
• Alphabet Leaps Into $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength
• U.S. chipmaker Intel was once dominant, now struggles to stay relevant
• Twilio Founder Jeff Lawson Has Some Serious Plans for The Onion

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With the New York trial looming, veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord set the table for what to expect: anticipating more delay tactics from Trump’s legal team, and the importance of Judge Merchan’s gag order reinforcement and clarification. They also look at several bar hearings held to decide whether John Eastman and Jeffrey Clark, among others, should lose their law licenses after their efforts to subvert the 2020 election results. 

For further reading, here is the Just Security article Andrew referenced in this episode: Trump’s Promise to Free Jan. 6 Inmates in DC Jail — Almost All of Them Assaulted Law Enforcement Officers.

Also, some exciting news! Prosecuting Donald Trump and Into America have been nominated for Webby Awards! And MSNBC needs your help to win. Check out vote.webbyawards.com to vote for both shows.

On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today’s most pressing debates: reparations. 

Months ago, Trymaine discovered the little-known story of Gabriel Coakley and it blew his mind. In the midst of the Civil War, Coakley was among a handful of Black people who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government. On Uncounted Millions, Trymaine talks to Coakley’s descendants about how reparations forever changed their family’s trajectory. And as more cities and states consider the issue at a policy level, he imagines how reparations might shape the whole of Black America.  

Listen to the first episode now. And follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdlw

When a package bomb explodes at a day spa in Southern California, killing beloved esthetician Ildiko Krajnyak and injuring two clients, law enforcement discovers that the bomb was intended specifically for her. Who would want Ildiko dead? An investigation into her love life reveals several possibilities. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Today, the DC Circuit heard oral arguments from Trump’s lawyers and Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team over a crucial question: does presidential immunity protect Trump from prosecution for anything he did or actions he took while in office? Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord review the arguments and the pushback from the three-judge panel. Plus, a look at the Supreme Court deciding to hear the Colorado ballot issue, and what else is on Andrew and Mary’s prosecutorial radar. 

In late December, the Supreme Court declined Special Counsel Jack’s Smiths request to hear whether Trump is immune from prosecution in the 2020 election subversion criminal case – at least, for now. Meanwhile, several states are reviewing Trump’s ballot eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dig into the latest updates in their first episode of 2024.

In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy tells the story of a group of smart, successful women with big dreams who, with a click or two, met a man who they believed could make their dreams a reality. But was any of it real? Originally aired on NBC on April 12, 2009.

In this Dateline classic, when Lisa Seabolt went missing in Bakersfield, California, her twin sister came up with a brilliant and dangerous plan to catch the person responsible. Few people could do what she did, and it almost got her killed. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 29, 2006.

A mother of two goes missing in Monrovia, California. As detectives investigate, the woman's friends and family reveal that she feared she was being stalked. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 9, 2020.

Keith Morrison reports on the mind and myth of Charles Manson. Updated to include the 2023 release from prison of former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten who participated in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 10, 1969. Originally aired on NBC on August 4, 2017.

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison tells the story of dozens of women who followed their Hollywood dream of becoming a model. Many disappeared after posing for one particular photographer. Could a team of committed detectives track down the truth of what happened to them? Originally aired on NBC on March 13, 2009.

A bizarre cyber-revenge case lands a young woman in jail and makes national headlines. In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the unexpected twist that revealed the real culprit. Originally aired on NBC on April 20, 2018.

In this Dateline classic, a predator strikes in the glamourous hills of Hollywood targeting young women with big dreams. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 11, 2006.

Listen to Keith Morrison’s conversation with Kristi’s mother, Terry Hall, who discusses her life in the 20 years since her daughter’s murder and her determination to keep Paleologus behind bars. After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK:https://apple.co/3rVdEes

In this Dateline classic, a young prosecutor, and a savvy investigator are willing to do almost anything to find out what happened to 20-year-old Katrina Montgomery, and bring those responsible for her disappearance to justice. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 4, 2007.

Amy Preasmyer and friends place a frantic call to 911 after discovering her boyfriend in a pool of blood. The killer speaks out for the first time to Keith Morrison about what really happened. Keith Morrison reports.