Welcome to Legally Speaking, a podcast for those who want quick and summarized information on important issues and cases the state is handling. Our format is meant to be easier to understand than a court document or technical argument. As Utah’s largest public law firm, we will address topics from a legal point of view— with information you won’t get anywhere else.
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Welcome to Legally Speaking, a podcast for those who want quick and summarized information on important issues and cases the state is handling. Our format is meant to be easier to understand than a court document or technical argument. As Utah’s largest public law firm, we will address topics from a legal point of view— with information you won’t get anywhere else.
Poisoning a best friend and roommate. This podcast is a case study in the prosecution of a woman charged with poisoning her roommate in Millcreek, Utah.
In 2019, the Utah Attorney General’s office worked with federal authorities to convict Janie Lynn Ridd of abuse and possession of a biological agent. Charges state that Ridd purchased a Staphylococcus strain and gave it to her roommate over time. That roommate was supposed to be her best friend.
It’s a case the Attorney General’s office worked on with the U.S. Department of Justice. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Michael Gadd, who commented on the case for Legally Speaking.
Legally Speaking
Welcome to Legally Speaking, a podcast for those who want quick and summarized information on important issues and cases the state is handling. Our format is meant to be easier to understand than a court document or technical argument. As Utah’s largest public law firm, we will address topics from a legal point of view— with information you won’t get anywhere else.
