# Karen Read's bombshell lawsuit. Twist in Crystal Rogers case. Plus, Legally Brunette host Emily Simpson.

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Podcast: [Dateline: True Crime Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dateline-true-crime-weekly-6906191)
Published: 2026-06-11T08:00:00+00:00
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Offensive voicemails at heart of Karen Read lawsuit against police. Brother of Crystal Rogers' killer is arrested for perjury. Plus, Real Housewife Emily Simpson dissects a hit True Crime doc.

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