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Bob SirottKaren Conti: When is a parent legally responsible for their child’s actions?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss possible consequences for the individual sending emails to TMZ concerning Nancy Guthrie and the likelihood of whether or not Alex Murdaugh could get a new trial. She also talks about cases in which a parent should be responsible for their child’s actions and a settlement concerning a shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo.
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What do side hustles actually earn?
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2026-02-1800 minBob SirottKaren Conti: Did we learn anything new in the Epstein files?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what we learned from the Epstein files release and if the video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination will be shown in court. She also explains the charges against Don Lemon, why President Trump is threatening to sue Trevor Noah for a joke he told, and if you legally have to shovel your sidewalk.
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Jeffrey Epstein Case
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What do side hustles actually earn?
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2026-02-0400 minBob SirottKaren Conti: Meta trial in L.A. explained
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the laws when having a concealed carry license and the allegations against the U.S. government from families of men killed in air strikes last October. She also shares details about a Uvalde officer who was acquitted of all charges and why Meta is on trial in Los Angeles.
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What do side hustles actually earn?
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2026-01-2800 min
Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth, Strategy and MonetizationTrue Crime, Public Branding, and Media Secrets With Karen ContiMeet Karen Conti LIVE (and JULIE AND DOM) at Cre8tive Con IN CHICAGO
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How do you go from defending the world’s most infamous serial killer to hosting a radio show for 30 years? In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, we sit down with Karen Conti—veteran criminal defense attorney, WGN Radio host, and author of the gripping new book, "Killing Time."
Karen shares the high-stakes reality of joining the final defense team for John Wayne Gacy and how...
2026-01-2628 min
Lisa DentKaren Conti: National Divorce Day
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Divorce Day.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7898247/Karen_Conti_01_06_2026_2026-01-06-205547.64kmono.mp3
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2026-01-0700 minLisa DentKaren Conti: President Maduro’s charges
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro’s court hearing today.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7895908/Karen_Conti_01_05_2026_2026-01-05-235408.64kmono.mp3
Venezuela Conflict
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Lisa Dent
2026-01-0600 min
True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime HistoryKILLING TIME WITH JOHN WAYNE GACY-Karen ContiJohn Wayne Gacy raped, tortured, and murdered 33 boys and young men, burying most of them in the crawlspace under his Chicago home. Karen Conti was in high school at the time watching the bodies being removed on the television news.Fourteen years pass. Through a twist of fate, Conti, now a young and inexperienced attorney, is called upon to handle Gacy’s final death row appeals. The serial killer soon becomes her most famous, difficult, and haunting client.Thirty years after Gacy’s execution, Conti looks back through the eyes of a seasoned profes...
2025-12-291h 04
Dave PlierAttorney Karen Conti: New Illinois laws for 2026
Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year’s Day 2026.
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2025-12-2600 minLisa DentKaren Conti: Krystal Rivera’s family files wrongful death lawsuit
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the family of Krystal Rivera, killed in the line of duty last June, filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Rivera’s family claims that Rivera and Carlos Baker, her partner, were dating on and off again over the course of two years before Rivera ended it and asked to professionally separated from Baker. Rivera was shot and killed a few weeks later.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7854423/Karen_Conti_12_11_2025_2025-12-11-210423.64kmono.mp3
Family of Chicago officer slain by partner on duty files lawsuit against city, sh...
2025-12-1200 minLisa DentKaren Conti: SAFE-T Act, man charged in CTA burning charges
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a judges order requiring the man charged with setting a woman on fire on the CTA blue line last week to remain in custody. Conti shares whether or not a flaw in the SAFE-T Act allowed the charged man, with 77 arrests, to stay out of jail. She reports how long the charged man would be in prison if found guilty of domestic terrorism.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7826760/Karen_Conti_11_21_2025_2025-11-21-210800.64kmono.mp3
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2025-11-2100 minLisa DentKaren Conti: Indiana man shoots house cleaner at wrong address
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a shooting in Indiana that saw a man charged after allegedly fatally shooting house cleaner who went to wrong address. The incident is bringing up questions about the limit of stand-your-ground in Indiana. Conti shares her thoughts on how the man charged with manslaughter might fare in his legal case.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7819897/Karen_Conti_11_18_2025_2025-11-18-202737.64kmono.mp3
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2025-11-1800 minLisa DentKaren Conti: Gregory Bovino, Sonya Massey
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest legal stories. Conti breaks down updates to the legal battle around an Illinois federal judge calling Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino to report to court every day. Then she breaks down the verdict in the Sonya Massey shooting.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7789484/Karen_Conti_10_30_2025_2025-10-30-205924.64kmono.mp3
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Dan Hampton: No excuses. We’ve got to win
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2025-10-3100 minLisa DentKaren Conti: Why the Epstein investigation is back in the spotlight
Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. She explains why House Republicans are issuing subpoenas to the Clintons and former Department of Justice officials and what could happen next.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7561270/Karen_Conti_08_05_2025_2025-08-05-202410.64kmono.mp3
Jeffrey Epstein Case
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Newsroom Story Time: 8/11/25
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2025-08-0600 min
Dark Finds PodcastKaren Conti - Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer, John Wayne GacyOn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Karen Conti, an attorney who spent seven months representing serial killer John Wayne Gacy during his final death row appeals.Karen shares what it was like to sit across from one of America’s most notorious killers, his humor and coldness alike. As Gacy’s only female attorney during his 14 years on death row, she also opens up about the unique challenges she faced as a woman practicing law in the 1980s and ’90s.We dive into Gacy’s crimes, his disturbing psychological profile, and the family dynam...
2025-07-311h 11Lisa DentEpstein Files Debate: Karen Conti breaks it down
Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC., joins Lisa Dent to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case following the DOJ’s memo stating there is no list of perpetrators and reaffirming suicide as the cause of death.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7527729/Karen_Conti_07_17_2025_2025-07-17-205629.64kmono.mp3
Jeffrey Epstein Case
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Newsroom Story Time: 8/11/25
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Karen ContiEpstein Files Debate: Karen Conti breaks it down
Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC., joins Lisa Dent to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case following the DOJ’s memo stating there is no list of perpetrators and reaffirming suicide as the cause of death.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7527729/Karen_Conti_07_17_2025_2025-07-17-205629.64kmono.mp3
Jeffrey Epstein Case
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Dr. Varble: Changing pet behaviors
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2025-07-1800 minKaren ContiZehner Trial Consulting founder Dave Zehner dives into high profile cases
Dave Zehner joins Karen Conti to discuss recent cases including the Karen Read settlement, jury issues in the Weinstein case, and why a juror was removed from the P. Diddy case.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7484832/7484832_2025-06-22-215632.64kmono.mp3
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How the Fifth Amendment impacts the jury
2025-06-2200 minKaren ContiGilbert King details the wrongful conviction of Leo Schofield
Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize winning author and podcaster, joins Karen Conti to talk about the value of both writing books and doing podcasts on wrongful convictions. Gilbert dives in on the Leo Schofield case that resulted in Leo serving 36 years for the 1987 murder of his wife that he did not commit. Gilbert and Karen also discuss season 2 of his podcast, Bone Valley, which focuses on the suspect in the Leo Schofield case.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7459808/Gilbert_King_6-8-25_2025-06-08-222308.64kmono.mp3
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2025-06-0900 minKaren ContiSylvia Perez: Illinois trying to do away with third-party reservation resellers
Chicago news reporter Sylvia Perez joins Karen Conti to talk about her four-decade career and new podcast, Supper with Sylvia. Sylvia explains the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act and how it affects online reservations. Sylvia and Karen also talk about how the state of news has changed since Sylvia began her career.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7459805/Sylvia_Perez_6-8-25_2025-06-08-221505.64kmono.mp3
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2025-06-0900 minKaren ContiScammer farms netting billions of dollars
Julian Morgans, journalist and podcaster of Scammerland, joins Karen Conti to discuss the issue of scammer farms in southeast Asia. Julian and Karen detail the farms that have imprisoned over 400,000 people and are forcing them to work online to scam people.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445514/Julian_Morgans_6-1-25_2025-06-01-224514.64kmono.mp3
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2025-06-0200 minKaren ContiPreviewing Venetian Night with Gabriella Rago
Gabriella Rago, spokesperson for the Italian American Human Relations Foundation, joins Karen Conti to discuss ‘Venetian Night’ in Chicago. Gabriella details the food, entertainment, and boat parade that will all be featured at the event. Karen also talks more about the boating competition that she will be judging. The event will take place on the Chicago Riverwalk on Saturday, July 26th at 6:00 PM.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445513/Gabriella_Rago_6-1-25_2025-06-01-221813.64kmono.mp3
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2025-06-0200 min
Crime AnalystDiddy’s Dirty Tactics: It’s Called Coercive Control with Lisa Bilyeu, Dr Ann Burgess and Karen ContiIn this gripping episode Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by Dr. Ann Burgess and defense attorney Karen Conti to take a powerful and in-depth look at the complex layers of coercive control, grooming tactics, the links between these patterns and trafficking, and unpack likely defense strategies in the case against Sean “Diddy” Comb to silence victims, and the trial’s centerpiece - Cassie’s lawsuit and the now-viral hotel video.
This isn’t about celebrity scandal—this is about sharing the knowledge to recognise the red flags and protect those at risk, shining a light on systemic a...
2025-05-131h 07Karen ContiThis week’s top legal stories with defense attorney Mike Leonard
Criminal defense attorney Mike Leonard joins WGN’s Radio’s Karen Conti to discuss this week’s top legal stories, which include the Madigan sentencing, the possibility of a third Trump term, and the civil suit against the gun dealers in the Highland Park shooting case.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7357212/7357212_2025-04-06-215212.64kmono.mp3
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2025-04-0600 minKaren ContiWhat is the role of a mediator?
Karen Conti is joined in-studio by attorney/mediator Faustin ‘Frosty’ Pipal to discuss mediation and how it resolves legal disputes. Additionally, Karen’s husband Jerry joins the show and the three perform a ‘mock’ mediation.
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2025-04-0600 minKaren ContiCan a presidential administration have an effect on employment?
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Karen Conti to talk about employment law amid the mass federal employee layoffs and the effect new presidential administrations can have on employment.
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2025-03-1000 minKaren ContiJudge David Ellis discuss the law and his crime fiction writing
David Ellis, a Judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight books co-authored with James Patterson, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan, Karen’s partner at Conti and Dolan, to talk about his writing style and how he goes about writing crime novels.
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2025-03-1000 minKaren ContiA warning on how addictive sports gambling can be
Lester Munson, lawyer and former Sports Illustrated and ESPN sportswriter, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan, Karen’s partner at Conti and Dolan, to talk about the dangers of sports gambling and how addictive it can be. Then Lester discusses whether or not Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.
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2025-03-1000 minKaren ContiScott Turow shares his latest book: ‘Presumed Guilty’
Scott Turow, New York Times best seller author, joins Karen Conti to talk about his latest book, Presumed Guilty, the latest installment of Rožat “Rusty” Sabich’s story.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305454/7305454_2025-03-03-190354.64kmono.mp3
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2025-03-0300 minKaren ContiHow was Jack the Ripper’s identity discovered?
Russell Edwards, an expert on Jack the Ripper, joins Karen Conti to discuss how the identity of the famed serial killer was discovered. A process that took more than a decade, Edwards got his breakthrough piece of genetic evidence from a shawl.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305369/7305369_2025-03-03-195609.64kmono.mp3
Jack the Ripper’s identity revealed after DNA match, historian says
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2025-03-0300 minKaren ContiHow restorative justice is changing young people’s lives
Judge Patricia Spratt joins Karen Conti to discuss the WTTW documentary called Firsthand: Peacekeepers! Featured in the documentary is Judge Spratt’s North Lawndale Restorative Justice Court. Judge Spratt details the process and the criteria for those participating in the program.
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2025-03-0300 min
The Storehouse Media PodcastKaren Conti Lawyer and Legal AnalystKaren Conti is one of Chicago’s mostprominent lawyers and legal analysts. For 37years she has actively litigated cases acrossthe country, tried jury trials, and handledappeals in a variety of different practiceareas. She has handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across thecountry including a First Amendment appealbefore the U. S. Supreme Court and the finaldeath row appeals of serial killer John WayneGacy. She is a dynamic speaker, writer, and...
2025-02-2821 minKaren ContiHow to deal with narcissists
Dr. Nadine Macaluso, psychotherapist and author, joins Karen Conti to discuss how to deal with narcissists. Dr. Macaluso also talks about her time married to Jordan Belfort and her book, Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide To Recognizing, Escaping, And Healing From Trauma Bonds.
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2025-02-2400 minKaren ContiThe role the jury played in the Mike Madigan case
Dave Zehner, jury consultant, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Mike Madigan jury deliberations and what this means for corruption prosecutions in Illinois.
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Michael Madigan Trial
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2025-02-2400 minKaren ContiDetails about the upcoming Cre8tive Con
Julie Lokun and Dom Domansky join Karen Conti to talk about the upcoming Cre8tive Con in Chicago! For more information visit cre8tivecon.com.
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2025-02-1000 minKaren ContiBrothers Ola and Bola Osundairo, known for their involvement in the Jussie Smollett case, share their story
Ola and Bola Osundairo join Karen Conti to discuss their involvement in the Jussie Smollett case and their new book, “Bigger Than Jussie: The Disturbing Need for a Modern-Day Lynching.”
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2025-02-1000 minKaren ContiTips on how to reduce credit card debt
Ted Rossman, Financial analyst at Bankrate, joins Karen Conti to discuss a new study that showed that credit card debt is at an all-time high. Ted also shares tips on how to reduce debt.
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2025-02-1000 minKaren ContiCreator of John Wayne Gacy docuseries joins Karen Conti
John Borowski, filmmaker and producer of the new docuseries, “The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago, “ joins Karen Conti to discuss the new series, and share what he found during the creation of the series.
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2025-02-0300 minKaren ContiHomeowner tips with Maria Pappas
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Karen Conti to talk about tips for homeowners on paying property taxes, lowering your tax bill, and claiming exemptions.
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2025-02-0300 minKaren ContiLegal fallout that could come from plane crash in D.C.
Bob Clifford, Aviation Attorney, joins Karen Conti to discuss legal action we could see following the Washington, D.C. plane crash.
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Potomac River jet/chopper collision
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2025-02-0300 minKaren ContiNew laws for canceled and delayed flights
Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to discuss new laws that are in effect for canceled and delayed flights and other legal travel issues.
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2025-01-2700 minKaren ContiWill President Donald Trump’s executive orders hold up in court?
Suzanna Sherry, Professor at Vanderbilt Law School, joins Karen Conti to discuss President Donald Trump’s executive orders and whether they will be upheld in court.
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2025-01-2700 minKaren ContiIs using inmates to help fight wildfires a violation of the 13th Amendment?
Bianca Tylek, founder and executive director of Worth Rises, joins Karen Conti to talk about how inmates are being used to fight wildfires. They also discuss why prison activists say this violates the anti-slavery provisions of the 13th Amendment.
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On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day
Los Angeles Wildfires
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2025-01-1900 minKaren ContiLegality of the Surgeon General calling for warning labels on alcohol
Wendy Parmet, Professor of Law at Northeastern University, joins Karen Conti to discuss the legalities of the Surgeon General calling for warning labels on alcohol and social media apps.
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2025-01-1300 minKaren ContiWhat to do if you are denied health coverage
Joe Feldman, founder and president of Cover My Mental Health non-profit, joins Karen Conti to discuss healthcare insurers denying claims, what to do if that happens, and, if necessary, legal action you can take. For the Cover My Mental Health resource sheet visit covermymentalhealth.org
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2025-01-1300 minKaren ContiWhat are your options when your prescriptions are wrongly filled
Sarah King, Partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Karen Conti to discuss pharmacy malpractice and how to avoid harm from mistakes by your pharmacy.
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2025-01-1300 min
Step into the PivotKaren Zander: Uphill Marathon of Elder CareKaren Zander, an executive director at JP Morgan, courageously opens up about the complex and often untold journey of caring for aging parents, a reality many face but few discuss openly. Karen's personal story of managing her father's physical challenges and her mother's dementia and Parkinson's disease is likened to participating in an endless, uphill marathon. Her insights highlight the unpredictable nature of these responsibilities and underscore the importance of having a support network. Within this discussion, Karen draws compelling parallels between preparing for life's unexpected events and training for a marathon, reminding us that many face these challenges...
2024-12-2032 min
William Ramsey InvestigatesKilling Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row, the New Book by Author Karen Conti.Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row, the New Book by Author Karen Conti.Author Website:https://www.karenconti.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates--1898073/support.
2024-11-0739 min
Women of ImpactThe 9 Diddy Conspiracies That No One Wants to Talk About | Andrew Bustamante & Karen Conti - PT 2In this episode, host Lisa Bilyeu is joined by ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante and renowned defense attorney Karen Conti for a riveting discussion on the complex interplay between power, money, and justice in high-profile cases. Focusing on Sean "Diddy" Combs, the panel unravels allegations of abuse, manipulation, and the concealed video evidence that has sparked intense debate.Our guests delve into the mechanisms of reputational protection, the ethics and legality of selective video management by hotels, and the broader implications of federal investigations that could ripple through the entertainment and financial sectors. They also...
2024-10-3155 minWomen of ImpactThe 9 Diddy Conspiracies That No One Wants to Talk About | Andrew Bustamante & Karen Conti - PT 1In this episode, host Lisa Bilyeu is joined by ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante and renowned defense attorney Karen Conti for a riveting discussion on the complex interplay between power, money, and justice in high-profile cases. Focusing on Sean "Diddy" Combs, the panel unravels allegations of abuse, manipulation, and the concealed video evidence that has sparked intense debate.Our guests delve into the mechanisms of reputational protection, the ethics and legality of selective video management by hotels, and the broader implications of federal investigations that could ripple through the entertainment and financial sectors. They also...
2024-10-3047 min
The Woman of Value PodcastS5 EP10: Karen Conti - Becoming a Force to Be Reckoned WithKaren Conti is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers and legal analysts. For 37 years, she has litigated cases across the country and handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country. She’s a dynamic speaker, writer, and media personality. Over the past 30 years, she hosted award-winning radio shows in Chicago and is the host of a popular weekly broadcast, “The Karen Conti Show”. She has been a regular commentator on all the local television stations as well as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NewsNation, and National Desk, where she had a weekly segment. She’s also the author of the new...
2024-10-1742 min
Killer PsycheQuincy Allen: A Conversation with Karen ContiRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Karen Conti, John Wayne Gacy’s former appeals lawyer, to discuss the case of Quincy Allen. In 2002, Allen went on a deadly crime spree that claimed the lives of four people across two states. He pleaded guilty in both states, receiving a life sentence in one – but a death sentence in the other. His sentence was overturned in 2022 after it was found that Allen’s history of childhood abuse and mental illness were not considered by the sentencing judge – and, most recently, Allen was resentenced to life in prison instead...
2024-10-1541 min
Women of ImpactHow to Stay One Step Ahead of Predators, Manipulators, and Liars | Karen Conti - PT 2Welcome back to part 2 of this incredibly revealing and unnerving conversation with top defense attorney Karen Conti talking all about how dangerous people like narcissists, conmen, and even serial killers will deceive and manipulate you to get what they want. And we’re diving even deeper into breaking down allllll the plays master manipulators like P Diddy, Jeffery Epstein, and John Wayne Gacy use to trick you, lie to you, and hurt you AND how YOU can protect yourself from the dangerous people that are hiding in plain sight and looking for nice, unsuspecting, and...
2024-10-101h 00
Women of ImpactHow to Stay One Step Ahead of Predators, Manipulators, and Liars | Karen Conti - PT 1Have you ever met someone that just oozed charm, made you laugh, was soooo damn charismatic, they just seemed like they were totally nice, normal, harmless person??…and then come to find out they were actually secretly a manipulative and abusive wolf hiding in sheeps clothing? And no one, ESPECIALLY YOU, can believe that the *seemingly* nice guy, is actually the guy who was prolifically cheating on his wife, stealing money from his employer, or even worse… and you had NO IDEA?!?! The thing is guys, dangerous people are lurkin...
2024-10-0944 min
Terror Talk - Horror Movies, Psychopaths and HumorAuthor Karen Conti - John Wayne Gacy's Death Row LawyerKaren Conti, a trial and appellate attorney, discusses her experience defending John Wayne Gacy, America's most evil serial killer, on death row with Dr. Shannon Calder and Dr. Catherine Barrett. Karen shares how she became involved in the case and the personal and professional challenges she faced. She also talks about the process of writing her book about the experience and the emotional impact it had on her. She addresses the complexities of defending someone like Gacy and the backlash she received from the public. Conti emphasizes the importance of understanding the humanity of even the most heinous criminals and...
2024-09-0443 minKaren ContiNew Illinois law proposing more protections for homeschooled children
Education Lawyer Marina Diambri joins Karen Conti to talk about what parents should know about their children’s protections when dealing with bullying, how to register your child for public school if they were homeschooled due to COVID, and a new proposed law in Illinois that would give more protections to children who are homeschooled.
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2024-08-2600 minKaren ContiWhat to know about the arrests made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry
Rachel Fiset, Criminal Defense Lawyer, joins Karen Conti to talk about the indictment of five defendants in the ketamine overdose of actor Matthew Perry.
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Death of Matthew Perry
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2024-08-1800 minKaren ContiCyber attacks in America
David Malicoat, Chief Information Security Officer at Direct Marketing Solutions, joins Karen Conti to discuss the effects of one of the largest cyber-attacks reportedly affecting the privacy information of every American.
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2024-08-1800 minKaren ContiCourts rule that Google is a monopoly
Bonnie Stone, a litigation partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, joins Karen Conti to explain the court ruling that Google is a monopoly.
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2024-08-1100 minKaren ContiThe effect alcohol has on unborn children
Susan Shephard Carlson, Attorney and Chair of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder United, joins Karen Conti to talk about the effects of alcohol on the brains of unborn children and the increased risk of criminal behavior.
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2024-08-1100 minKaren ContiMore on Statesville Correctional Center shutdown due to dangerous conditions
Jon Loevy, Founding Partner of Loevy and Loevy, joins Karen Conti to talk about his suit to shut down Stateville Correctional Center due to dangerous conditions. Later, Joe talks about representing a wrongfully convicted man and obtaining a $22.5 million verdict against Naperville this week.
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2024-08-1100 minKaren ContiAre women political candidates treated differently
Dr. Alice Eagly joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss how and why women political candidates are perceived differently.
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2024-08-0400 min
Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: John Wayne Gacy - Featuring an Interview with Gacy Attorney Karen ContiKinda Murdery is back with new episodes and a brand new season! The first episode of Season 7 is the story of America's most notorious serial killer - The Killer Clown - John Wayne Gacy. After the Gacy story, Zevon interviews Karen Conti, Gacy's Death Row attorney, and author of the riveting, award-winning new book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy." Karen shares stories of her one-on-one time with Gacy, and offers some fascinating insights into human morality, horror, the justice system, the death penalty and more...Links to Karen's Book, Radio Show, Podcast...Karen Conti's Bo...
2024-08-021h 22
The Ghoulfriend HourKilling Time With Karen Conti- Lawyer of John Wayne Gacy.In this riveting episode of The Ghoulfriend Hour, we sit down with the esteemed attorney and author Karen Conti to discuss her latest book. Dive deep into the chilling accounts and untold stories from her time as John Wayne Gacy’s lawyer. Karen shares personal anecdotes, legal insights, and the emotional toll of defending one of history’s most notorious serial killers. Don't miss this gripping conversation that intertwines true crime and the legal world, shedding light on the complexities of the justice system and the human psyche.
You can get a copy of Karen’s Book Here!
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2024-07-301h 19Karen ContiRetired NYPD sergeant and expert on cold cases Joseph Giacolone talks cold cases
Joseph Giacolone, retired NYPD sergeant and expert on cold cases, joins Karen Conti to talk about the Gilgo Beach murders and the men who have been found dead in the Chicago waterways.
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Is there a serial killer in Chicago?
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2024-07-2800 minKaren ContiThe creation of a stalker
Dr. Carlos Cuevas, an expert on stalking, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer.”
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2024-07-2800 minKaren ContiWhat lead to the dismissal charges for Alec Baldwin
Damon Cheronis, Chicago attorney, joins Karen Conti to talk about the dismissal of the charges against Alec Baldwin.
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2024-07-1500 min
Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollumDefending America's Most Evil Serial Killer | John Wayne Gacy's Defense LawyerKaren Conti is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers and legal analysts. For 37 years. she has actively litigated cases across the country, tried jury trials, and handled appeals in a variety of different practice areas. She has handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country, including a First Amendment appeal before the U. S. Supreme Court. She is a dynamic speaker, writer, and media personality with over 30 years of experience in national and local radio and television. For 30 years, she has hosted award-winning radio shows in Chicago, and is the host of a popu...
2024-07-1039 min
True Crime & Human DesignHumanity in Horror: Defending John Wayne Gacy with Karen ContiIf you are loving True Crime & Human Design, your donation can allow it to continue to expand and evolve! A little goes a long way! Join Corrine Araujo and her very special guest, Karen Conti; John Wayne Gacy's Death Row Attorney. At just 29 years old, Karen allowed her curiosity to guide her into what would propel her career in ways she couldn't imagine. In this episode, we dive into the complexities of Gacy's background, his abusive childhood, head injuries, and how these factors may have influenced his criminal behavior. Karen describes her personal experiences and interactions with Ga...
2024-06-271h 02
MBP (Murder, Blood, & Psychopaths)Episode 87- Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row with Guest Karen Conti. Episode 87- Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row with Guest Karen Conti. Welcome to Episode 87 with Guest Karen Conti. In this episode, Karen unpacks her history with Serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Karen represented serial killer John Wayne Gacy in his final death row appeals back in 1993-4. Friday, May 17th marked the 30th anniversary of his execution, and my book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row," was published by Black Lyon in March. Karen's book is about conversations...
2024-06-1142 min
Twisted and UncorkedEpisode 156 Part 3 - They Were Here with Karen ContiWe were given the opportunity to interview Karen Conti, an attorney and absolute badass that worked with John Wayne Gacy on his defense. Being new to law, and a female, the times posed a number of challenges for Karen that she combatted with such grace. We hope you enjoy this very special Part 3.Check out her book Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy now, you won't be disappointed.Want more twisted content, consider joining our Patreon. If you decide to join, you can expect welcome goodies and 100+ bonus episodes ready for you to unlock. Your support...
2024-06-0453 min
Killer’s CrawlspaceEpisode 173: Interview with Att. Karen ContiBruce sits down to interview Karen Conti who was Gacy's last attorney. They discuss Gacy and a few other topics.
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2024-05-3151 min
California Haunts RadioDefending John Wayne Gacy with Karen ContiKaren Conti is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers, legal analysts, and law professors. She is a dynamic speaker, writer, and media personality with over 30 years of experience in national and local radio and television.As an aggressive and driven litigator and trial lawyer for 36 years, Karen has handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country including a U.S. Supreme Court appeal and several well-known Chicago-area criminal cases including the death row appeals for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Her experience spans almost all areas of law including criminal, appellate, family law, and business li...
2024-05-301h 01
Adika Live!KAREN CONTI Author of Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy#truecrimestories #johnwaynegacy #serialkillerdocumentary John Wayne Gacy killed more than 33 victims, and the "Killer Clown" didn't do it alone, his lawyer believes. Karen Conti was a fledgling attorney in the early 1990s when she defended the most infamous serial killer at the time during his final death row appeals from 1993 to his execution by lethal injection May 4, 1994.Gacy was convicted of 33 murders, but Conti said she's certain there are more victims. John Wayne Gacy raped, tortured, and murdered 33 boys and young men, burying most of them in the crawlspace under his Chicago home. Karen...
2024-05-1643 min
Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma StoriesWhat It's Like To Be A Police Officer. I Was a Guest on WGN Radio, Karen Conti Show. Special Episode.What it's like to be a Police Officer. I was a guest on WGN Radio, The Karen Conti Show. Special Episode. What traits make for a great police officer? What character traits prevent some people from being good police officers? Does a College Degree make a better police officer. Police use of deadly force, shootings. My reaction to the so-called controversy regarding Chicago Police firing 91 rounds in 41 seconds during a car stop.
In this special episode I was a guest on the Karen Conti Radio Show on WGN Radio, I offer an insider's perspective on the life...
2024-05-1234 min
Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleDefending a serial killer on death rowWARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Thirty years ago this week, murder John Wayne Gacy was executed. Andrew Rule talks with Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented him through his final appeals. She talks about his horrific crimes, the death penalty and looking evil in the eye. Karen Conti's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Killing-Time-John-Wayne-Gacy-ebook/dp/B0CR9GPSDG Audiobook version: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Killing-Time-with-John-Wayne-Gacy-Audiobook/B0CW255FCJ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime pod...
2024-05-1039 min
Last Podcast On The LeftKilling Time with John Wayne Gacy: An Interview with Karen ContiThis week the boys are joined by very special guest and author of the new book "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row" - Karen Conti joins us to discuss the new book, her firsthand experiences representing Gacy during his final death row appeals, and a peek into the convoluted mind of one of history's most prolific killers.
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2024-05-0352 min
Prophecy & Forensics: True Stories with Rev. Kymmi & Dr. GS02 E15: Appointment with Death - John Wayne Gacy, with Special Guest Attorney Karen ContiIn this episode, Rev. Kymmi and Dr. G interview Karen Conti, the lawyer who represented John Wayne Gacy, the “Killer Clown” in the 1970s. They discuss her new book (“Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row”) and her experiences meeting with Gacy in prison, defending him in his final appeal on Illinois’ death row, as well as her insights into Gacy as a person. Are there unsolved cases that may be Gacy’s victims? Where are those bodies? Rev. Kymmi will use her gifts to seek God’s guidance for Words of Knowl...
2024-04-291h 04
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC DoornickMaking Sense of of the Death Penalty with Karen Conti, esq - Episode 14Welcome to another episode of the Makes Sense Podcast with Dr. JC Doornick and a very special guest Karen Conti. In this episode we will be Making Sense of The Death Penalty as well as the idea of defending someone that the world perceives as a monster? Our guest is none other than Karen Conti, defense attorney for John Wayne Gacy and author of the best selling book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy.. Connect with Karen Conti: Instagram: @karenconti23 Websites: www.karenconti.com New Book “Killing Time with John Wa...
2024-04-2952 min
GOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 68; CONFRONTING EVIL WITH KAREN CONTIWe hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did."HOW DO YOU DEFEND A MONSTER?"In this exciting episode of GOLD SHIELDS, attorney Karen Conti takes us on a ride that started with a drive into work, to then suddenly defending the most notorious serial killer in history, John Wayne Gacy. Karen's account of "The Call" and then coming face to face with Gacy was nothing short of chilling.This show will take you from the mind of a serial killer, to a lawyer's quest for Gacy's C...
2024-04-2640 minGOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 68; CONFRONTING EVIL WITH KAREN CONTI"HOW DO YOU DEFEND A MONSTER?"In this exciting episode of GOLD SHIELDS, attorney Karen Conti takes us on a ride that started with a drive into work, to then suddenly defending the most notorious serial killer in history, John Wayne Gacy. Karen's account of "The Call" and then coming face to face with Gacy was nothing short of chilling.This show will take you from the mind of a serial killer, to a lawyers quest for Gacy's Constitutional rights. Instagram: @thegoldshieldshowX: @TheGoldShieldsChapters00:00 Introduction and Background05:52 Karen Con...
2024-04-2639 min
Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best LifeTrue Crime, John Wayne Gacy And Defending a Serial Killer with Karen ContiIn this gripping episode, we delve into the chilling world of serial killer John Wayne Gacy with Karen Conti, the author of "Killing Time With John Wayne Gacy." Conti brings a unique perspective to the table as she recounts her experience as the last defense attorney fighting to spare Gacy from death row.Buy Karen's book here: Amazon.com: Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row eBook : Conti, Karen: Kindle StoreAs Conti shares her firsthand encounters with Gacy, listeners are...
2024-04-2529 min
Darkness RadioKilling Time With John Wayne Gacy w/Karen ContiTrue Crime Tuesday presents Killing Time With John Wayne Gacy with Trial Attorney/Radio Host/TV Personality/Author, Karen Conti!
Karen Conti’s quest to end capital punishment for all, including notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, changed her life forever.
Conti was the only woman involved in 14 years of Gacy’s appeals —and she was one of the only people who knew what he was really like because he divulged secrets to her that he never did with anyone else.
In Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Ro...
2024-04-232h 31Darkness RadioKilling Time With John Wayne Gacy w/Karen ContiTrue Crime Tuesday presents Killing Time With John Wayne Gacy with Trial Attorney/Radio Host/TV Personality/Author, Karen Conti!
Karen Conti’s quest to end capital punishment for all, including notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, changed her life forever.
Conti was the only woman involved in 14 years of Gacy’s appeals —and she was one of the only people who knew what he was really like because he divulged secrets to her that he never did with anyone else.
In Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Ro...
2024-04-232h 31
True Crime Time35. Defending Gacy with Karen ContiKaren Conti, John Wayne Gacy's death row appeals attorney, joins Meghan on this very special episode of True Crime Time to discuss Karen's new book "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row". Join us for all things Gacy, you do not want to miss this!
2024-04-231h 05
Unfiltered DiscussionsKilling Time with John Wayne Gacy ft. Karen ContiKaren Conti is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers and legal analysts.For 37 years she has actively litigated cases across the country, tried jury trials, and handled appeals in a variety of different practice areas. She has handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country including a First Amendment appeal before the U. S. Supreme Court and the final death row appeals of serial killer John Wayne Gacy. She is a dynamic speaker, writer, and media personality with over 30 years of experience in national and local radio and television. For 30 years, she has hosted award-w...
2024-04-1541 min