Prosecutors drop death penalty against Nick Reiner; Influencer accused of custody battle murder plot

09/18/2026 5:46 pm PDT

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jo Potuto joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss prosecutors’ confirmation they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, influencer Gabriela Gonzalez allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill her ex, pop star Jack Avery, in a custody dispute, and plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski acting as his own attorney in the death of lawyer Steven Cozzi.

Prosecutors drop death penalty against Nick Reiner; Influencer accused of custody battle murder plot

09/18/2026 5:46 pm PDT

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