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Trial Lessons From the Infamous Case
Before O.J., there was Sam Sheppard. Marilyn Sheppard, the wife of a young, highly successful surgeon Sam Sheppard was found brutally murdered in bed. All that the detectives had to go on was a bizarre version of events by her husband. Husbands are always "suspect #1" in a murder case, and this was no exception. What followed next was a tale that included the NFL's best quarterback of that generation, a Nazi propagandist chief, Hollywood - and reached all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
Did the tabloid sensationalism of this case deny Sam Sheppard a fair trial? Did an innocent man get convicted based on tabloid fodder? This case served as the basis for our current attorney rules regarding trial publicity, and the tale is made for Hollywood. Did we forget to mention the name of Sam Sheppard's Attorney? A very young F. Lee Bailey.
Walk through the facts and fictions of this infamous case and come away with solid legal analysis from the seasoned litigator faculty - register today!
This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Grisly Murder Scene
- The Investigation and Resulting Trial Publicity
- The Trial
- Witnesses
- Prosecution's Theory
- Overbearing Publicity
- Verdict
- The After-Trial Discoveries
- Expert Report
- Fugitive TV Series
- Richard Eberling's Arrest
- Supreme Court
- Sheppard v. Maxwell, 384 U.S. 333 (1966)
- Review Holding Regarding Impact of Trial Publicity
- Model Rule 3.6 - Trial Publicity
- The Aftermath
- The Re-Trial
- Civil Case
- Attorney Discussion on Impact of Trial Publicity on Current Cases
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 01-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-15-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-15-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 05-20-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-31-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-16-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-15-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 07-16-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Crimes of the Century CLE: Ohio v. Sam Sheppard
- The Grisly Murder Scene
- The Investigation and Resulting Trial Publicity
- The Trial
- Witnesses
- Prosecution's Theory
- Overbearing Publicity
- Verdict
- The After-Trial Discoveries
- Expert Report
- Fugitive TV Series
- Richard Eberling's Arrest
- Supreme Court
- Sheppard v. Maxwell, 384 U.S. 333 (1966)
- Review Holding Regarding Impact of Trial Publicity
- Model Rule 3.6 - Trial Publicity
- The Aftermath
- The Re-Trial
- Civil Case
- Attorney Discussion on Impact of Trial Publicity on Current Cases
Who Should Attend
This true-crime legal course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and legal staff will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Joel L. Oster
is a litigator, national speaker, podcaster and stand-up comic. He is in private practice specializing in constitutional law, appellate advocacy, and attorney ethics. Mr. Oster regularly litigates First Amendment issues and has been lead counsel on two cases that ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued a case before the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the Second Circuit; and was part of a legal team that successfully defended a case in the U.S. Supreme Court. He's also prevailed as lead counsel in defending a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Oster has spoken to thousands of attorneys across the United States and brings their combined practical perspectives to his seminars. He has presented at numerous bench and bar conferences, and co-hosts the podcast DeBriefing the Law with Chris Marohn. The podcast covers current legal news and true crimes using their brand of humor. From the Supreme Court to O.J. Simpson, no legal topic is off-limits. Most importantly he is also a stand-up comic. Even though he has argued before numerous appellate courts, including Judge Calabresi of the Second Circuit, he said nothing compares to the nerves of trying to make a room full of drunk college kids laugh. He headlined the comedy tour "Presumed Funny" which featured random musings about the legal profession. Mr. Oster earned his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, and Florida, and numerous federal courts.
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