Cup Of Justice

• COJ #129 - Police Can’t Stop Lying in Coverup of Scott Spivey Investigation + Is South Carolina the Wild, Wild West?

  Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland pull back the curtain on disturbing issues in Horry County, South Carolina. Our team narrows focus to Weldon Boyd's troubling narrative, detailing how Boyd admittedly followed Scott Spivey before the fatal shooting. The hosts dissect the circumstances, questioning the application of "Stand Your Ground" given Weldon's decision to pursue Scott onto Camp Swamp Road. We’ll also lob criticisms at the press, particularly local media in Horry County, for initial "basic" reporting and for not aggressively pursuing the story. And we’ll touch on the lack of accountability for Horry County police leadership, challenges with FOIA redactions, and the political reluctance of state officials like the Governor to intervene.  While the growing public outcry from Horry County residents demanding change offers a glimmer of hope, these circumstances paint a vivid picture of systemic failures, a lack of accountability, and the ongoing struggle for transparency and justice in Horry County. Knowing Horry County’s heavy reliance on tourism dollars means these issues of safety and public trust have significant economic stakes. ☕ Cups Up!  ⚖️ Episode References A warning for potential South Carolina tourists: You may not be safe “In Stores, Secret Surveillance Tracks Your Every Move” - The New York Times, from The Privacy Project Series “Why U.S. air traffic control is stretched so thin — and the fight to fix it” - CNBC, Updated May 10, 2025 “Your Apps Know Where You Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping It Secret” - The New York Times, Dec. 10, 2018 Parts of a Springfield XDM Pistol “Letting retirees double-dip is the wrong way to keep SC teachers in the classroom” - The State, March 27, 2018 FBI as Primary Investigators of Civil Right Violations Horry County PD Facebook Post with Pamela Evette - May 9, 2025 “Are Agencies Required to Release Body-Worn Camera Footage” - Municipal Association of South Carolina Upcoming Events Michael Colucci re-trial set to begin on June 16th, 2025 Walking With Stephen event on July 12th Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠⁠Premium Members⁠⁠ also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to learn more: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠⁠. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at ⁠⁠lunasharkmerch.com/⁠⁠ What We're Buying... ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠ - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/COJ⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠⁠ Find us on social media: ⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠⁠   |   ⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠⁠   |   ⁠⁠bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter.com/theericbland⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  | ⁠⁠TIKTOK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SUNscribe⁠⁠ to our⁠⁠ free email list⁠⁠ to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to learn more:⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/3KBM⁠⁠ *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• COJ #128 - ‘My Heart Was Broken’: Scott Spivey’s Mom, Sister Fight for Justice Amid Epic Law Enforcement Betrayal

  In September 2023, highly connected North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, businessman Weldon Boyd and his friend Bradley Williams shot 33-year-old Scott Spivey to death on a rural road. From the very start, Horry County Police Department seemed to go to great lengths to paint Spivey as the aggressor and Boyd and Williams as merely victims who had no choice but to defend themselves. Months later — after an alleged investigation — Horry County Police, 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office all declined to file charges against Boyd and Williams, citing insufficient evidence … the very same evidence that is now at the heart of what is turning out to be one of the most egregious cases of public corruption in a state that never fails in outdoing itself in that regard.  Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sit down with Scott Spivey’s mother, Deborah, and his sister, Jennifer Spivey Foley who — along with attorney Mark Tinsley — continue to battle the broken system to get justice for Scott. On today’s episode Deborah and Jennifer share stories about the Real Scott Spivey, discuss the overlooked but glaring facts of the case and talk about what it’s been like to be betrayed over and again but a law enforcement agency that’s supposed to serve and protect.  ⚖️☕ Episode Resources Fowler's Grill in Loris HCPD Presser: EMPLOYEE TERMINATED IN CAMP SWAMP ROAD INVESTIGATION “ACT LIKE A VICTIM - CAMERA” Note Video 🎞️ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠Premium Members⁠ also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at ⁠lunasharkmerch.com/⁠ What We're Buying... ⁠Quince⁠ - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to ⁠Quince.com/COJ⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠ Find us on social media: ⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠   |   ⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠   |   ⁠bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social⁠ ⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠ | ⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠ | ⁠Twitter.com/theericbland⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/⁠ |  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠  | ⁠TIKTOK⁠ ⁠SUNscribe⁠ to our⁠ free email list⁠ to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to learn more:⁠ https://bit.ly/3KBM⁠ *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠[email protected] ⁠and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Bonus Episode: LUNASHARK Premium Preview - Behind the Scenes, Getting In Front Of Legal Literacy, and All The Tea...

  As we are focused on hearings in Houston, TX and Franklin, TN plus tracking developments in Horry County, SC and supporting the scripted series in ATL this week... we're tabling COJ and bringing you a special LUNASHARK Premium Preview Bonus Episode! From David’s Corruption Watchlist, Beth’s Soundbites, Girl Talk with Liz and Mandy, and all the great Premium Dives with Beth, Kate, Sam and others... we keep Premium members engaged, informed, and entertained as we tackle tough topics. Today, we want to give y’all a taste of some of the awesome shows we publish on the Premium feed while politely nudging anyone who is a fan of fighting crime and corruption with accurate, victim focused journalism — to PLEASE consider joining premium by clicking this link or use the promo code COJ25 to get your first month as a Soak Up The Sun Member absolutely free. Today, we're tackling information and media literacy, emphasizing the importance of evaluating sources and recognizing bias, particularly in the age of AI-generated content. Plus Kate Thomas' Premium Dive into divorce and often associated abuse, offering advice for both victims and those seeking to help others. we're also looking at jury duty, exploring its history and importance, and defamation, explaining the legal nuances of libel and slander through the lens of Aaron Solomon's defamation case. This is a jam-packed episode and we'll be back with our regular Cup of Justice next week with all the craziness that is about to unfold this week and beyond. Until then... Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ ⁠Premium Members⁠ also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE⁠. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at ⁠lunasharkmerch.com/⁠ What We're Buying... ⁠Quince⁠ - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to ⁠Quince.com/COJ⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Here's a link to some of our favorite things: ⁠https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn⁠ Find us on social media: ⁠bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com⁠   |   ⁠bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com⁠   |   ⁠bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social⁠ ⁠Twitter.com/mandymatney⁠ | ⁠Twitter.com/elizfarrell⁠ | ⁠Twitter.com/theericbland⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/⁠ |  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠  | ⁠TIKTOK⁠ ⁠SUNscribe⁠ to our⁠ free email list⁠ to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to learn more:⁠ https://bit.ly/3KBM⁠ *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email ⁠[email protected] ⁠and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• COJ #127 - No Repercussions for Judge Carmen Mullen, Judicial Committee Rules + The Shocking Phone Calls Sending Horry County Spiraling

  Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland cover a lot of ground in this latest episode, starting with the death of Pope Francis, a religious leader who routinely called for justice and spoke out against hypocrisy. What will the future of the church look like now?  Also on the show, Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirator Russell Laffitte appeared in court last week to finally admit his guilt. Is this the end of the road for the federal cases in the Murdaugh saga, or will there be more charges filed against yet-unknown players?  Plus, three years after Eric Bland and First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe filed complaints with the South Carolina Judicial Conduct Committee against Judge Carmen Mullen, they finally have an answer from the mysterious and secretive committee: There’s nothing to see here. In other words, Judge Mullen will not face any disciplinary action for her role in Alex Murdaugh’s theft from the Satterfields. And the CoJ team is fired up about it!  Finally, Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about the disturbing details that are emerging from the Scott Spivey case in Horry County — specifically the calls that one of Scott’s shooters made in the aftermath of Scott’s killing. This case is about to blow the lid off corruption inside Horry County Police Department, SLED and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. ⚖️ Cups Up!! ☕ Episode Resources “This is hypocrisy.” - Pope Francis 🗣️ “Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Misapplying Bank Funds” - United States Attorney’s Office Press Release, April 18, 2025 📰 Judge Carmen Mullen Episode - MMP 65 🎧 “Message to would-be rapists in Beaufort County: You’ll probably get away with it” by Liz Farrrell, The Island Packet, May 10, 2017 📰 SC Commission on Judicial Conduct Public Member Application Form 📄 About the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) Website 🌐 “Rep. Nancy Mace posts video showing her cursing and ranting at constituent in makeup aisle” - The Independent, April 21, 2025 📰 TSP 95 & 96 - Weldon Boyd’s 911 Call 🎧 Premium Member Resources Russell Laffitte’s Federal Plea Deal - April 14, 2025 📄 Judge Carmen Mullen’s ODC Complaint Dismissal Letter - April 14, 2025 📄 Scott Spivey’s Wrongful Death Complaint - June 3, 2024 📄 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ What We're Buying... Quince - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/COJ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn Find us on social media: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com   |   bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com   |   bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social Twitter.com/mandymatney | Twitter.com/elizfarrell | Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ |  https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube  | TIKTOK SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email [email protected] and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• COJ #126 - Russell Laffitte FINALLY Admits Defeat With Guilty Plea + What’s Behind Angie Solomon’s ‘Murder for Hire’ Arrest?

  Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland get a dose of breaking news mid-episode when the warrant for Angie Solomon’s “murder for hire” arrest comes in, raising all-new questions. In 2020, Angie’s 18-year-old son Grant was killed in a strange set of circumstances while outside a gym while his father, Aaron Solomon, was present. Since then, Angie sought justice for her son — as well as for her young daughter, who has accused Aaron of sexual abuse. Was Angie really trying to hire someone to kill Aaron? Or was she set up?  Also on the show, a discussion of the “Gone Girls” documentary about the Long Island serial killer. Would you open the door to a stranger in distress? And what are Rex Heuermann’s connections to South Carolina?  Plus, a double dose of breaking news as Eric gets a call from Creighton Waters in the middle of the recording about Russell’s federal and state charges. He’s pleading GUILTY and saving us all the trouble of watching him squirm in court.  And finally, it’s finally been announced! Actress Brittany Snow — known for her roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “John Tucker Must Die” — has joined the cast of Hulu’s “Murdaugh Murders” series in the role of … Mandy! But we’ll get into all the feels on this week’s Girl Talk episode for Soak Up The Sun Premium Members! Episode Resources “Brittany Snow Joins Hulu’s Murdaugh Murders Limited Series” - Deadline, April 10, 2025 📰 Brittany Snow’s Instagram Post - April 11, 2025 👏👏👏 “The cast for Hulu's 'Murdaugh Murders' true crime show is shaping up. Here's who will star.” - The Post and Courier, April 14, 2025 📰 “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” on Netflix 📺 “Suspected serial killer with ties to SC indicted for 2 more murders” - WBTV, June 6, 2024 📰 “Franklin woman charged with soliciting murder of ex-husband, held on $500,000 bond” - WZTV, Updated April 13, 2025 📰 “The Trials of Russell Laffitte” MMP & COJ Playlist 📋 “Banker Russell Laffitte agrees to plead guilty to helping Murdaugh steal millions” - The State, April 14, 2025 Premium Member Resources Angie Solomon’s Arrest Warrant Paperwork - April 13, 2025 📄 Liz Farrell’s Beach Family Civil Case FB Post - April 11, 2025 🌐 Russell Laffitte’s Federal Plea Deal - April 14, 2025 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ What We're Buying... Quince - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/COJ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn Find us on social media: bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com   |   bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com   |   bsky.app/profile/theericbland.bsky.social Twitter.com/mandymatney | Twitter.com/elizfarrell | Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ |  https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube  | TIKTOK SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email [email protected] and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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