
Ashleigh Merchant
PersonHeard in 4 episodes across 1 show since Sep 2026
Ashleigh B. Merchant is an American criminal defense attorney based in Georgia and the founder of The Merchant Law Firm. She has represented clients in high-profile cases, including the Young Thug YSL RICO trial, and led efforts to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election racketeering prosecution against Donald Trump and others.
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| Nov 2026 | 1 |
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What Ashleigh Merchant has said on podcasts
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Consent should be evaluated when sexual activity occurs, not reconstructed later.
“consent is judged at the time it's actually happening”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 21:23
The execution failure demonstrates that executions can violate constitutional requirements.
“this is just this is literally exhibit one for why the government cannot execute people and not violate the Constitution.”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 44:56
In most states, voluntary intoxication provides a limited criminal defense.
“Most states, it is somewhat of a defense. It's not a complete defense.”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 52:16
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Episodes
4 episodes featuring Ashleigh Merchant, newest first
- Nov 1, 2026
Cornell 7 case tests prosecutorial fairness and investigative rigorThe Megyn Kelly ShowNov 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Juror independence collides with public pressure in high-profile casesThe Megyn Kelly ShowOct 31, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Cases test evidence, execution protocol, and consent lawThe Megyn Kelly ShowOct 31, 2026Guest - Sep 4, 2026
Deadlocked jury forces mistrial in Clancy caseThe Megyn Kelly ShowSep 4, 2026