Cup Of Justice Podcast

Investigative journalists and co-hosts of True Sunlight Podcast Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland discuss the heinous details contained in court documents about what suspended South Carolina Representative RJ May has been accused of doing and why it was important for the U.S. Attorneys Office to get so graphic.

Over the course of five days in 2024, RJ May is accused of sharing 220 different child-sex abuse videos including videos of babies being raped, bestiality with children and sex acts between toddlers and grown women and men. He shared those videos 479 times with other like-minded pedophiles, according to court records.

Even more stunning is that while the FBI conducted its investigation, RJ May remained a lawmaker and even got re-elected despite the powers that be allegedly being aware of the nature of that investigation. RJ Mays case should serve as a wake-up call for everyone.

Also on the show, Michael Coluccis retrial is this week. Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about the incredible accusations made in the motion to dismiss that Coluccis team filed Friday, accusing SLED and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilsons Office of sitting on conclusive evidence that Michaels wife, Sara-Lynn Colucci whom Michael is accused of killing had plans to hang herself.



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Episode References

Will RJ May be expelled from SC House? Heres what would need to happen - The State, June 13, 2025

Mandys FB post on RJ Mays federal indictment

Retrial begins for Summerville jeweler charged with murder in wife's 2015 death - ABC 4 News, Updated June 16, 2025

The Colucci Case Spotify Playlist



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Robert May - June 12, 2025 - Federal Brief Supporting Detention

Michael Coluccis Motion to Dismiss for Government Misconduct - June 13, 2025 Soundbites On Colucci - A Recap Episode



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Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean Diddy Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her story is not.

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland —talk about the retrial of murder suspect Michael Colucci, who is accused of strangling his wife Sara-Lynn Moore Colucci 10 years ago in Summerville, South Carolina, and how the age and health of his high-profile (and high-cost) attorney contributed to the constant trial delays. 



Is this yet another trick of the defense attorney trade in South Carolina? Leveraging an attorney’s health in court to benefit defendants … and further hurt victims? 



Also on the show it’s been four years since Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife and son … and why phrasing it that way matters. 

Plus churchy business bro “Pastor” JP Miller marries his alleged longtime mistress Suzie Skinner in a highly public (but still dumpy) beach ceremony. There’s a lot to say there.



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Episode References

“Colleton County man goes to trial, accused of setting wife on fire, killing her” - Live5, Nov 4, 2024 📰



“Judge threatens Sean Combs with removal over interactions with the jury” - The Washington Post, June 5, 2025 📰



Read how Mandy first learned about the double homicide in chapter 10 of “Blood on Their Hands” 📖



Colucci Soundbites Premium Episode 🎧



Premium Resources

Michael Colucci’s Motion In Limine: Prejudicial Terms - April 29, 2024⁠ 📄

⁠EB’s Law Library - Burden of Proof⁠ 🎧

Relive LUNASHARK Media’s live stream of ⁠Alex Murdaugh’s double homicide trial⁠ on YouTube🎞️

⁠MMP Episode 1⁠ - Published just two weeks after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh on June 7th, 2021 🎧





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This week we're diving into some of the most frustrating systems many Americans face, starting with healthcare. Liz joins us from Rhode Island and shares a harrowing family emergency and the implications of her uncle’s hospital stay...

The conversation pivots to the striking similarities between the healthcare system and the South Carolina bond system, highlighting the lack of uniformity and how the discretion involved feels like gambling. And consequently, the disturbing Nathan Cureton case, where a man with a violent history was released on bond to attend a graduation just days before an alleged kidnapping and murder-suicide… it all raises serious questions about public safety and the system's decision-making.

We broaden our critique of the criminal justice system, discussing the frustration with police thoroughness and the feeling among the public that they have to be "part-time detectives". This includes a deep dive into the confusing circumstances of the Chris Skinner case, involving his drowning death, the police and coroner ruling it an accident despite video suggesting suicide, and baffling police interviews that seemed to lack interest or key questions.

Finally, Mandy shares a personal update – she's been notified that Bill Padget wants to depose her in a long dead lawsuit that feels more like harassment. We discuss the process, the challenges for journalists facing legal action years after reporting a story, and Mandy's strong feelings about the lawyer and lawsuit… 

It's a raw look at confusing, costly, and sometimes dangerous systems that feel rigged against the average person… but that’s why we’re talking about it to educate and hopefully entertain!



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Episode References

Katie Couric Gets A Colonoscopy on TODAY 🎞️

Mandy’s Facebook Post about Nathan Cureton 🌐

“SC Judge Alison Lee, ex-Obama nominee, retires from the bench” - The State, May 18, 2023 📰

Little River Victim’s Facebook Video 🌐



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Join us for a very special episode of "Cup of Justice" as investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell chat with the incredibly talented actor, Valyn Hall, best known for her unforgettable role as Aunt Tiffany in HBO's The Righteous Gemstones. 

In this insightful and hilarious conversation, we dive deep into Valyn's experiences both on and off the screen.  Learn how the show accurately, albeit exaggerated, portrays Southern culture and family loyalty, making the South itself a character. Valyn shares her pride in her Atlanta hometown and its unique "weirdness".  

Plus we'll get into Valyn's journey in acting, her favorite scenes to film, including chaotic moments at Jason's Steakhouse and heartfelt scenes with other female cast members, plus insights into working with the "cool" and "intense" Walton Goggins (Uncle Baby Billy). We're also discussing the film industry in the Southeast, including why filming in South Carolina versus Georgia has certain disadvantages, and her perspective on the term "Y'allywood".

From character origins and filming challenges to Southern identity and fan interactions, this episode offers a candid look into the world of The Righteous Gemstones, from the perspective of the incomparable Valyn Hall. ☕ Cups Up!  ⚖️

Episode References

Watch “The Righteous Gemstones” on Max 📺Give the AMAZING Valyn Hall a follow on Instagram 📷

“Meet Valyn Hall, Aunt Tiffany on The Righteous Gemstones and longtime Atlanta resident” - Atlanta Magazine, Jan 12, 2024 📰

Want to watch more Valyn Hall? Check out her IMDB page for a full list of her credits! 🎥

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