Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 42m

Lawyers debate jury misconduct and UVU security liability

Black Male Clancy Juror Lone Holdout is Allegedly REPUBLICAN, and Charlie Kirk Family May SUE Over UVU Security, with Geragos, Murphy, Aronberg, and Frei | Ep. 1399

The episode tests how disputed jury conduct, mental-health defenses, and alleged institutional security failures could shape high-profile criminal and civil cases.

3 key takeaways

1Lawyers question whether public attacks on a Lindsey Clancy holdout could support mistrial or appellate arguments.
2The panel weighs whether UVU’s security assurances and rooftop warnings could overcome sovereign-immunity defenses.
3A discussion of postpartum psychosis, parole, and a juvenile case highlights the limits of criminal responsibility and disputed evidence.

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The panel analyzes correspondence in which Kirk’s security team warned UVU about accessible rooftops before officials assured them the situation was covered.

The brief

Megyn Kelly opens with two legal flashpoints: controversy over the Lindsey Clancy jury holdout and Charlie Kirk’s family considering action against Utah Valley University.

Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy argue that publicly attacking a holdout juror after a verdict is highly unusual, while debating mistrial, double jeopardy, and appellate standards.

The panel examines allegations about juror disclosures and attorney messages, stressing that the messages are unverified while considering possible professional consequences.

Dave Aronberg and Viva Frei assess whether UVU ignored warnings about accessible rooftops, and whether telling Kirk’s security team that officials had coverage created a legal duty.

The discussion broadens to postpartum psychosis, the Menendez brothers’ parole prospects, and a juvenile sexual-assault case where cellphone evidence and prior allegations remain disputed.

What was said on this episode

14 statements · 4 positive · 7 negative · 1 mixed · 2 neutral

Megyn Kellyon Charlie Kirk family lawsuit against Utah Valley UniversityNegative0:20
Charlie Kirk’s family began pursuing a lawsuit against Utah Valley University over alleged security failures.
“Charlie Kirk's family took the first step in filing a lawsuit against Utah Valley University over the security failures that led to his murder”
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Matt Murphyon postpartum psychosis defenseNeutral44:47
Postpartum psychosis will increasingly be used as a criminal defense.
“We're going to see this as a defense over and over again.”
Listen at 44:47
Mark Geragoson Menendez BrothersPositive50:09
Mark Geragos believes the Menendez brothers should receive parole.
“I believe they should”
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Matt Murphyon Menendez BrothersPositive50:38
The California Board of Prison Terms will eventually parole the Menendez brothers.
“eventually the California Board of Prison Terms is going to parole them”
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Dave Aronbergon Charlie Kirk hospital transportNegative57:51
Charlie Kirk was transported to the hospital privately rather than by ambulance.
“Charlie Kirk had to be transported to the hospital in a private vehicle rather than an ambulance”
Listen at 57:51
Dave Aronbergon Utah Valley University rooftop dangerNegative1:04:13
The rooftop danger became foreseeable after private security flagged it to university officials.
“the danger becomes entirely foreseeable”
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Dave Aronbergon Utah Valley University sovereign immunity defenseNegative1:04:16
Ignoring the warning could undermine Utah Valley University’s sovereign-immunity defense.
“that can actually punch a hole in the inevitable sovereign immunity defense”
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Megyn Kellyon Utah Valley University rooftop accessNegative1:08:40
Accessing the rooftop from the campus walkway was extremely easy.
“Getting on that roof could not have been easier.”
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Dave Aronbergon Utah Valley University rooftopNegative1:10:36
The rooftop was unsecured and unmonitored while overlooking the main campus quad.
“this was an unsecured, unmonitored, high vantage point overlooking the main quad”
Listen at 1:10:36
Dave Aronbergon Utah Valley University lawsuit settlementPositive1:14:45
Utah Valley University will eventually settle the lawsuit.
“the state of Utah University will eventually settle”
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Viva Freion Utah Valley University rooftop security lapseNegative1:18:51
The security lapse appeared to facilitate a shooter’s access to an ideal vantage point.
“It almost seems like it was facilitated to give any prospective shooter the perfect vantage point from which to take the shot”
Listen at 1:18:51
Viva Freion Utah Valley University security failureMixed1:19:35
The rooftop security failure may reflect incompetence or something more sinister.
“The only question is, is it grotesque incompetence or something potentially more sinister?”
Listen at 1:19:35
Dave Aronbergon Charlie Kirk family lawsuit against Utah Valley UniversityPositive1:20:11
A judge will likely allow the lawsuit to proceed rather than dismiss it immediately.
“I think ultimately a judge would rather not preempt the lawsuit and would just let it play out.”
Listen at 1:20:11
Dave Aronbergon K.J. Bierman criminal caseNeutral1:38:34
K.J. Bierman will likely be tried as an adult in Georgia.
“I think he will be tried as an adult because that's the default where he is.”
Listen at 1:38:34

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