Crime Roundup | Cardi B Lawsuit Testimony, Karen Read Case Update & A.J. Scott Verdict

This week on Crime Roundup, Sheryl McCollum and Joshua Schiffer delve into a buzzworthy courtroom scene: Cardi B’s spontaneous and genuine testimony during a civil trial, highlighting the strength of authenticity in legal proceedings.

In Georgia, Trooper A.J. Scott is dealing with the aftermath of a high-speed incident that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers, but the unusual verdict leaves one family still seeking justice. The episode concludes with an essential caution for parents, as Joshua discusses a current case of online extortion aimed at a student.

About the Hosts

Joshua Schiffer is a seasoned trial lawyer and a well-regarded legal expert in the Southeast. He co-founded ChancoSchiffer P.C., where he has managed significant criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over twenty years. Renowned for his assertive presence in court and his talent for clarifying complex legal matters, Schiffer is a regular media contributor and a staunch proponent of accountability.

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum, an Emmy Award-winning crime scene investigator, writes for CrimeOnline, provides forensic and crime scene expertise for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and co-authored the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. She established and leads the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a nationwide initiative that enhances methods for solving cold cases and supports families and law enforcement with unsolved killings, missing persons, and kidnappings.

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Listen to her every Wednesday on Zone 7, where she not only discusses cold cases but actively works on them. She teams up with other forensic experts and criminal justice insiders for discussions right from ongoing investigations. On Mondays, check out Pathology with Dr. Priya, where physical evidence is spotlighted.

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[Feature Photo:FILE – Cardi B attends the Balmain Spring/Summer 2025 collection presented in Paris on Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)]

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