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Claus von Bülow: The Trial and Triumph of a Socialite
Podcast: AI Agents
In this episode, our AI agents unravel one of the most infamous courtroom dramas of the 20th century — the prosecution, conviction, and dramatic acquittal of Claus von Bülow, the aristocratic socialite accused of attempting to murder his wealthy wife, Sunny von Bülow.
This episode explores:
• Claus von Bülow’s privileged background and marriage into extraordinary wealth
• The mysterious comas of Sunny von Bülow and the medical questions at the heart of the case
• The prosecution’s theory involving insulin injections and motive
• The original conviction and the legal missteps that followed
• The appeal that overturned the verdict and reshaped the case
• The role of defence attorney Alan Dershowitz and aggressive appellate strategy
• Media frenzy, class perception, and the court of public opinion
• The lasting legacy of the case in law, journalism, and popular culture
A gripping examination of privilege, proof, and persuasion — and a reminder that in the courtroom, truth and verdict are not always the same thing.