COJ #49 - Russell Laffitte Is FINALLY Behind Bars + How Is Alex Murdaugh Paying Dick and Jim?

Published: Oct. 3, 2023, 4:14 a.m.

b"Alex Murdaugh\\u2019s co-conspirator Russell Laffitte \\u2014 the small-town banker who said he asked no questions about Alex\\u2019s scheme and who allowed Alex to use and abuse his family\\u2019s bank \\u2014 has finally turned himself in to serve his seven-year federal prison sentence. Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland \\u2014 talk about what life will be like for Russell at what is basically a \\u201cbougee prison\\u201d for men who steal large amounts of money and defraud taxpayers.\\nAlso on the show the Good Guys subpoena Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin to find out just how much they\\u2019ve been making as they sell Alex\\u2019s story to Hollywood.\\xa0\\n\\nWe also want to share some good news from Sandy Smith.\\xa0Sandy and Mandy, along with Eric Bland had the opportunity to Join Vinnie Polatin on Court TV to announce that the Stephen Nicholas Smith Scholarship is now LIVE.\\xa0You can learn more and donate at\\xa0StephenSmithScholarship.com\\nWhile Sandy still eagerly awaits any new information from SLED, she decided to take some of what is left over from the $130,000 exhumation and investigation fund, and create a Scholarship Fund in Stephen\\u2019s name.\\xa0\\n\\nSoak Up The Sun Premium Members will get a special pre-recorded happy hour with Sandy and Mandy with LIVE chat where we dive deeper into this topic and more on October 12th, but you can click the\\xa0YouTube link below\\xa0to see and hear Sandy\\u2019s request for support of this new fund.\\xa0And there is still a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whomever killed Stephen. If you know something\\u2026 please\\u2026 say something.\\nClick here for Sandy's announcement of the Stephen Nicholas Smith Scholarship Fund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6DH1tApmp0\\n\\nOn another serious note, South Carolina lost one of the Good Guys this week. Shockwaves rippled across South Carolina as we learned of Stanly Myers tragic passing.\\xa0As a very close friend of Eric Bland's, we\\u2019d like to dedicate this episode to Stanley and his family. In the beginning of this episode, EB, describes how he\\u2019s going to remember his dear friend Stanley Myers.\\nLots to unpack, so let\\u2019s get into it\\u2026\\xa0\\n\\nWe now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcasts through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.\\nLuna Shark Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on\\xa0lunasharkmedia.com, Discord and YouTube LIVE through Lunashark.supercast.com.\\xa0CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE.\\n\\nSUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP\\n\\nMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands\\xa0arrives November 14th but pre-sales are so important. Go to\\xa0www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com\\xa0to learn more.\\xa0Stay tuned for a big announcement for all Premium Members who purchase a copy soon!\\n\\nFind us on social media:\\nTwitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland\\nhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/\\nYouTube\\n*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"