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Burden of Proof

2026

Last aired: S1 E33, Episode 33 · 2026-10-02

"Burden of Proof" is daily programming that focuses on the most talked-about trials. A panel of ABC News legal experts and analysts will discuss the facts of the cases in the headlines.

Cast

Perry Russom Host

Ike Ejiochi Host

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2026-08-17 · 30 min Burden of Proof kicks off with ABC News' Ike Ejiochi speaks to defense attorney Brian Buckmire and former prosecutor Bernarda Villalona about opening statements in the trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, charged in Tupac's.

E2 Episode 2 2026-08-18 · 30 min Jury shown autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur as testimony from officials continued in the trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, charged in the rapper's murder.

E3 Episode 3 2026-08-19 · 30 min ABC News' Ike Ejiochi speaks to filmmaker Mike Dorsey, who's set to testify in the trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, charged in the Tupac Shakur's murder; attorneys break down legal strategies.

E4 Episode 4 2026-08-20 · 30 min Prosecution plays recording of alleged confession from Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who's charged in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.

E5 Episode 5 2026-08-21 · 22 min Duane "Keffe D" Davis has outburst during trial as testimony continues in Tupac murder trial; defense rests in Lindsay Clancy trial; new trial hearing for convited Texas teen Karmelo Anthony.

E6 Episode 6 2026-08-24 · 22 min Prosecutors call psychologists to the stand in the Lindsay Clancy trial; more audio is played of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the Tupac murder trial; opening statements in Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial.

E7 Episode 7 2026-08-25 · 22 min Prosecutors reveal Tupac newspaper clippings allegedly found in Duane "Keffe D" Davis' home; Family law specialist David Glass examines Lindsay Clancy's insanity defense.

E8 Episode 8 2026-08-26 · 22 min Nevada prosecution team rests its case in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man charged with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Plus, new developments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.

E9 Episode 9 2026-08-27 Jury begins deliberating in Lindsay Clancy trial; closing arguments set for Tupac murder trial after defense rests; Tate brothers appear in court to seek bond while awaiting U.K. extradition.

E10 Episode 10 2026-08-28 Lindsay Clancy jury dismissed until Monday after second day of deliberations; analyzing the jury questions and the closing arguments; attorneys argue over jury instructions in Tupac murder trial.

E11 Episode 11 2026-08-31 · 29 min Tupac Trial: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Guilty in Tupac's Murder.

E12 Episode 12 2026-09-01 · 29 min Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial tells judge they are deadlocked; Duane "Keffe D" Davis says he'll seek appeal of conviction for Tupac's murder; probable cause hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect.

E13 Episode 13 2026-09-02 · 29 min

E14 Episode 14 2026-09-03 · 29 min Lindsay Clancy trial erupts over holdout juror as jury remains deadlocked; what's expected to happen in court tomorrow when the jury returns.

E15 Episode 15 2026-09-04 · 29 min Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after Massachusetts Supreme Court denied an emergency appeal from the defense to order jurors to keep deliberating.

E16 Episode 16 2026-09-08 · 29 min Jury members in Lindsay Clancy trial open up about alleged holdout juror; Clancy's attorney asks President Trump for pardon; Menendez brothers granted early parole hearing.

E17 Episode 17 2026-09-09 · 29 min Jury deliberations in Lil Durk trial over alleged murder-for-hire plot; Judge denies bail to Tate brothers as they await extradition to U.K. for charges there.

E18 Episode 18 2026-09-10 · 29 min Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to force not guilty by lack of criminal insanity verdict; jury sends out new notes in Lil Durk trial; U.K. officially requests for U.S. to extradite Tate brothers.

E19 Episode 19 2026-09-14 · 29 min Rapper Lil Durk remains jailed awaiting racketeering trial after acquittal in murder-for-hire case, plus sex-assault charges against the teenage son of a "Real Housewives" star.

E20 Episode 20 2026-09-15 · 29 min Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney. Reiner still faces a hearing on using a trust set up by his parents to pay legal fees.

E21 Episode 21 2026-09-16 · 29 min Charlie Kirk's family files notice of claim against Utah Valley University one year after his assassination; Sean "Diddy" Combs' civil attorney says he's in arrears and has not shown up for meetings.

E22 Episode 22 2026-09-17 · 29 min Jury selection begins for Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant accused of killing his wife; Florida surgeon representing himself in murder trial asks prosecutor to step inside trash bag.

E23 Episode 23 2026-09-18 · 29 min Jurors tour crime scene and testimony begins in trial of Caleb Flynn, the former "American Idol" contestant accused of killing his wife; alleged holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks out.

E24 Episode 24 2026-09-21 · 29 min Investigators and coroner testify in Caleb Flynn trial; Lindsay Clancy's attorney files a motion to ask the judge to question the holdout juror.

E25 Episode 25 2026-09-22 · 29 min Grand jury declines to bring criminal charges in Nolan Well's death; attorney for the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial vows to fight motion to have his client questioned in court.

E26 Episode 26 2026-09-23 · 29 min Mistress of former "American Idol" contestant testifies at his murder trial; Florida plastic surgeon found guilty in murder case after acting as his own attorney.

E27 Episode 27 2026-09-24 · 29 min Ex-mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant who is charged in wife's murder; Mother pleads not guilty to 2-year-old son's murder.

E28 Episode 28 2026-09-25 · 29 min New testimony in trial of former 'American Idol' contestant accused of murdering his wife; Jay-Z drops defamation lawsuit against rape accuser.

E29 Episode 29 2026-09-28 · 29 min District attorney opens case of alleged Cornell fraternity rape; Lindsay Clancy due back in court Tuesday after mistrial.

E30 Episode 30 2026-09-29 · 29 min Former "American Idol" contestant found guilty of wife's murder; Lindsay Clancy's attorney says there's "no evidence" she killed her three children.

E31 Episode 31 2026-09-30 · 29 min ABC News obtains texts and police statement from Jane Doe in alleged "gang rape" at Cornell University; former deputy Eddie Duran testifies at his own manslaughter trial.

E32 Episode 32 2026-10-01 · 29 min ABC News obtains 99-page Cornell University report on investigation into alleged "gang rape"; legal fallout after inmate Christa Pike survives two legal injection attempts.

E33 Episode 33 2026-10-02 · 29 min New York governor appoints special prosecutor to investigate alleged Cornell University gang rape, possible retrial for Lindsay Clancy and Chirsta Pike still critically ill after botched execution.

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