Posts Tagged ‘Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud’
Josh Kolsrud Breaks Down Legality Of Nicolas Maduro Capture On News 3
Defense attorney Josh Kolsrud explained that the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, while extraordinary, is likely legal under existing U.S. precedent. He pointed to the 1989 apprehension of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, noting that American courts rejected claims of sovereign immunity in that case.
Read MoreWas Nicolas Maduro Capture Legal? Federal Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Breaks It Down With Fox 10 News
Josh Kolsrud opens by cutting straight to the point on international law, calling it largely ineffective due to the lack of any real enforcement mechanism. In his view, global politics operate less on written rules and more on power dynamics between nations. Strong countries act, weaker countries react. Because of this imbalance, Josh explains that international law is unlikely to stop or meaningfully challenge the U.S. action against Nicolas Maduro. From a practical standpoint, he believes any international legal challenge would go nowhere.
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud Weighs In On Extradition Hearing Of Murder Suspect Michael Abadi With Channel 3 News
Phoenix News 3 is tracking the case of Michael Abadi, a well-known California farmer accused of shooting and killing his wife, Kerianne, in Pinetop just before Thanksgiving. Investigators say evidence points to Abadi driving from Imperial County, California to Arizona, committing the murder, and then returning to California, where he was later arrested in El Centro. While he’s expected to be sent back to Navajo County to face murder charges, the big question right now is timing—when will he actually appear in an Arizona courtroom?
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud on the Brianna Aguilera Investigation: “Follow the Facts”
In a recent Court TV discussion, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud shared his perspective on why Austin police reached a suicide conclusion in the death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera—and why, in his view, that conclusion isn’t inherently unreasonable based on what investigators have described so far.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Insights on the Anna Kepner Cruise Ship Death
In a recent Court TV appearance, Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud shared legal insights on the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship. Below is a summary of the case background and highlights of Kolsrud’s perspective.
Read MoreCourt TV Appearance: Josh Kolsrud on the Trinity Poague Verdict
Criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud joined Court TV to discuss the guilty verdict in the Trinity Poague case, where Poague—a former Georgia pageant winner—was convicted on five of six counts and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the death of her boyfriend’s 18‑month‑old son.
Read MoreWhat’s Next for the NBA Gambling Scandal? Attorney Josh Kolsrud Breaks It Down With Mike Broomhead
The airwaves have been abuzz with the shocking news of the arrests of prominent Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones. The trio, now facing an array of federal indictments related to organized gambling schemes and rigged poker games, are at the center of a legal firestorm. In a recent interview on KTAR News with Mike Broomhead, veteran criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Josh Kolsrud was asked to cut through the sensationalism and shed light on what these cases really mean from a legal standpoint.
Read MoreInside the NBA Gambling Scandal: Josh Kolsrud’s Legal Take With AZ Family News
The basketball world was rocked as news broke that current and former NBA players, a coach, and alleged organized crime figures had been swept up in one of the most expansive federal sports betting indictments in memory. On AZ Family News, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud offered a candid and seasoned legal perspective, cutting through the headlines to explain what these charges truly mean and how the court drama will unfold.
Read MoreHow AI is Reshaping Criminal Investigations and Fraud: Insights from Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud
October 16, 2025 – Fox10 News Phoenix Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every industry, but few areas feel its impact as sharply as the criminal justice system. During a recent appearance on Fox10 News in Phoenix, Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud discussed how AI-generated images, voices, and analytical tools are both empowering law enforcement and…
Read MoreDelays in the Cudjoe Young Murder Case | Criminal Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Weighs in on 12News
October 16, 2025 -12 News Phoenix The ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Cudjoe Young have attracted significant public attention. Young is currently facing both first-degree murder and kidnapping charges in connection to the killing of Mercedes Vega, alongside an earlier charge for armed robbery involving Vega and several other dancers in Phoenix. Notably, Young’s trials have…
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud’s Continued Media Success 162 Interviews And Counting
“It’s been a heck of a year full of media! 162 interviews and counting. Excited and humbled, and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings” – Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud In Arizona’s dynamic legal landscape, few names have become as recognizable as Josh Kolsrud — a leading Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney…
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud Interviewed by Nancy Grace about David Anthony Burke, aka “Pain” “D4VD
September 30, 2025 – Nancy Grace Crime Stories The case surrounding David Anthony Burke (aka D4vd) and the tragic death of Celeste Rivas has captured national attention, not only for its disturbing details but also for the legal complexities it presents. On a recent episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, our own Attorney Josh…
Read MoreAttorney Josh Kolsrud Analyzes the Legal Stakes in AI Teen Suicide Lawsuit
September 21, 2025 – Fox10 News Phoenix The tragic case of Adam Raine, a teenager whose parents allege that OpenAI’s ChatGPT played a direct role in his death by suicide, is spurring a nationwide discussion on the safety and liability of artificial intelligence. In light of the lawsuit filed against the creators of ChatGPT, Phoenix-based…
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Weighs In On the Charlie Kirk Shooting Case
As the legal proceedings against Tyler Robinson, accused in the high-profile shooting death of Charlie Kirk, take shape, Kolsrud Law Offices founder Josh Kolsrud recently shared his insights on AZFamily 3TV. With Robinson facing a host of state and potentially federal charges, Josh offered an in-depth analysis of the legal landscape and procedural hurdles ahead.
Read MoreWas Firing Jimmy Kimmel Legal? Attorney Josh Kolsrud’s Take
Attorney Josh Kolsrud was asked to clarify the legal framework surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC—a decision that has ignited passionate discourse about the boundaries between free speech and employer prerogatives.
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