Chicago (2002): He Had It Coming Is Not a Legal Defense

Can "he had it coming" actually get you acquitted? In this episode of the Let's Ruin It Podcast, three New Jersey attorneys put Chicago (2002) on trial. We break down Roxie Hart's self-defense claim, rule on every confession in the Cell Block Tango, and walk through the trial by media playbook that makes Billy Flynn brilliant, effective, and thoroughly disbarrable. We also dig into the real 1920s Murderess Row that inspired the musical, the due process nightmare of the one innocent woman on the row, and how razzle dazzle lawyering still wins juries today, from O.J. to Depp v. Heard. Smart, irreverent, and legally nit-picky, this episode gives a Best Picture winner the cross-examination it deserves. 🎙️ Hosted by Jenny (@birzlaw), Liz (@lizcalandrillo), and Diana (@mrsladydiana) Follow us on Instagram @letsruinitpodcast For entertainment only; not legal advice.