Mom Accused of Killing Kid in Exorcism Makes Big Ask to Court
Mom Accused of Killing Kid in Exorcism Makes Big Ask to Court  
Podcast: Law&Crime Sidebar
Published On: Thu Jan 15 2026
Description: The family accused of killing a 3-year-old girl during an exorcism are now claiming the assault case should be thrown out. Claudia Elisa Hernandez, her brother Aaron and her father Rene are invoking California's Racial Justice Act, arguing that prosecutors and police have a bias against their religious faith, ethnicity, and national origin. Civil Rights Attorney Joe Richardson joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to break down the defense's controversial argument, the shocking details from court documents, and why this case could set a massive legal precedent.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro. HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.