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Julia Kalthof, 65, was arrested earlier this month on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving after she allegedly chased a teenager riding an e-bike on a local bike path. She claimed he was driving too fast and she wanted to follow him home to let his parents know. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber had a chance to talk to the teen’s parents, Adam and Christina Ellis,...

As the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs drags on, the internet is being flooded with salacious and click-worthy headlines. But upon closer inspection, some of the most attention-grabbing links lead to outright lies. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber separates fact from fiction. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental health issues due to video games, visit http...

Florida woman Alexis Von Yates, 35, is accused of having sex with her 15-year-old stepson while her husband was at work. The father allegedly walked in to find his wife and son naked on the couch. As Yates’ case heads for trial, a judge made a crucial ruling when it comes to damning statements the teen made to family members and investigators. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got inside on the court’s...

Emily Nutley, 43, told an Ohio judge this week that she believes losing her family, job, teaching license, and reputation is punishment enough for having sex with a student. Despite her appeal for leniency, the judge handed down a prison sentence instead of probation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reacts to the courtroom drama with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Sarena Townsend. PLE...

The prosecution in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial is presenting damning evidence against the one-time titan of the music industry. But the defense has scored some wins – and courtroom insiders tell us some jurors could be on the rapper’s side. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes some of the biggest cross examination moments with celebrity defense attorney Ben Chew, who represented Johnny Depp...

Jared Leto, an actor and the frontman for the band 30 Seconds to Mars, is facing renewed allegations of grooming and sexual assault. Multiple women spoke with the outlet “Air Mail” about their experiences with Leto over the past several years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Melba Pearson to discuss the allegations. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...

As week four of trial wraps up in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal racketeering and sex trafficking case, another of the music mogul’s ex-girlfriends testified against him. But despite disturbing and sometimes graphic testimony, some in the courtroom say many jury members might be siding with the disgraced rapper. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with reporter Matthew Russell Lee about what he’s notic...

Immunity has been brought up multiple times during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Several witnesses who worked closely with the music mogul over the years indicated the government offered them immunity in exchange for their testimony. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight into immunity offers from Law&Crime’s legal counsel Elizabeth Vulaj. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

Prosecutors who accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a criminal enterprise focused on sex trafficking have circled back to damning video of Combs and ex-girlfriend Cassie. Witnesses this week testified about Combs’ substantial efforts to get his hands on surveillance video of an attack that happened inside a Los Angeles Intercontinental hotel. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest with...

Crystal McKinney, who’s already on record with a lawsuit against disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been revealed as the plaintiff behind a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein as well. McKinney, who won an MTV modeling competition in the late 90s, says both men sexually assaulted her in 2003. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber compares the two filings with the help of civil attorney David Ring. P...

In a new lawsuit against the US government, Maria Farmer claims that after Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, she tried to report the assault. When she tried to recount what happened to her, as well as provide first-hand knowledge of a sex trafficking ring, the FBI agent allegedly hung up on her. These new allegations come as the FBI’s deputy director has in...

Professional stunt performer Devyn LaBella claims when she was working with actor and director Kevin Costner on his film series “Horizon: An American Saga,” he made her rehearse an unplanned, unscripted scene that involved another actor simulating a violent rape. LaBella says rules in place to protect performers were not followed, leading to a traumatizing experience. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber h...

Another of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ personal assistants took to the stand Thursday to detail what exactly was expected of her. A witness known only as “Mia” said during the time she worked for Combs, he sexually assaulted her, threw things at her, and insulted her intelligence. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with correspondent Elizabeth Millner, who was inside the courtroom, about Mia’s compelling t...

Defense attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs asked the judge to declare a mistrial in the rapper’s sex trafficking and racketeering case because of alleged mishandling of potentially key evidence. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got all the details about what happened inside the federal courthouse from correspondent Elizabeth Millner. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you received Depo-Provera birth control sho...

Former Indiana substitute teacher Brittany Fortinberry now faces more than forty felony counts related to alleged child sexual assault and abuse. Prosecutors filed the additional charges after more young witnesses came forward to talk to police, including Fortinberry’s own son. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with Indiana trial attorney Andrew Baldwin. PLEASE SUPPORT...

Staff members of disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are taking the witness stand in his racketeering and sex trafficking trial, providing first-hand accounts of alleged crimes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got the latest details from inside the federal courthouse from correspondent Elizabeth Millner. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you received Depo-Provera birth control shots and were later diag...

Aspiring model and Instagram influencer Maecee Lathers faces multiple felony charges after Miami police discovered she had the gas pedal of her Mercedes pressed all the way to the floor when she allegedly ran a red light. Lathers, who told EMTs she had ingested "tusi," also called "pink cocaine," caused a chain reaction crash that claimed the lives of two men. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down...

On a chilly night in November 2022, police in Wildwood, Florida found a woman tied to a chair in the backyard of a home. Officers would soon discover that the woman, Nichole Baker, had developmental and physical disabilities that made it nearly impossible for her to advocate for herself. Just days later, some of those same officers returned to the home, this time for a death investigation. Law&amp...

Adult performer Jonathan Oddi’s name has circulated on social media leading up to the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs thanks to a bizarre interview Oddi gave police after allegedly shooting up a Miami hotel. Now Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura Fine, has confirmed that Oddi had been one of the sex workers that Combs paid to participate in a Freak Off. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber explains. PLEASE...

Ana Walshe was last seen at her Massachusetts home on New Year’s Day of 2023. But the law enforcement’s missing person investigation quickly turned into a murder inquiry when they discovered incriminating searches on a family iPad, including “how to get rid of a body.” Brian Walshe is now charged with killing and dismembering his wife. His defense attorneys argued this week that some of the most i...

The second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial is in the books. As the prosecution prepares another round of witnesses, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with attorney Ben Chew, who famously represented Johnny Depp in civil court, to discuss the most major moments so far. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SIDEBAR at https://www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod HOST: Jesse...

The federal courthouse in New York City, where Sean “Diddy” Combs is on trial for racketeering and sex crimes, doesn’t allow cameras or other recording devices. But certain journalists who regularly report on the Southern District of New York have special dispensation to live-tweet the proceedings.  Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with journalist Matthew R. Lee about his experience ins...

When Homeland Security agents searched a room at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York City after Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on federal charges, they found multiple bottles of baby oil, as well as evidence of drugs that tested positive for ketamine and MDMA. Photos from the search were shown to the jury. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at some of the latest evidence. PLEASE SUPPORT...

Week two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial got underway in federal court with testimony from Dawn Richard, a former member of the girl group “Danity Kane,” who claims to have witnessed Combs’ abuse of his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes over all the details from inside the courtroom with correspondent Elizabeth Millner. PLEASE SUPPORT...

Valeria Marquez, 23, a beauty influencer in Mexico, was shot twice as she livestreamed to her thousands of fans. According to investigators and Marquez’s own posts prior to the shooting, someone pretending to deliver an expensive gift to Marquez killed her instead. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Mexican attorney German Terriquez Cordova about the hunt for the shooter and the consequences h...