The Trial: USA

In this FINAL episode of our Diddy series Kayla and Dan have all the drama from the courtroom in Manhattan as Sean Combs was jailed for over 4 years. In a hearing lasting for almost eight hours, including an emotional 12-minute plea from the defendant, the judge was not persuaded to release him. Instead he said violence against women had to be met with accountability. The judge also praised the br...

In this episode preview, Caroline chats to US correspondent Ruth Bashinsky about the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings after a judge ruled that first of its kind DNA evidence can be used in the trial. They discuss all the background to the case and more about the man accused - Rex Heuermann. You'll find the full episode, and loads of other great true crime content, on Trial+. Follow us on TikTo...

Diddy’s defense team is back at it with a relentless approach to keeping him out of prison. Day after day, the defense is requesting bail, acquittals, and even the potential of a re-trial.  In this episode, Germania and Kayla give up-to-the-hour updates on the latest proposals and memorandums coming out of the ever-evolving trial of Sean Combs.  The ladies sit down for an interview with...

While we’re hard at work on the next series of  The Trial USA , we wanted to share a gripping new true crime series from the  Daily Mail  team behind  The Trial . In  On The Case: The Idaho Murders , award-winning journalist Laura Collins investigates the shocking murders of four college students in Idaho—and the man now facing life in prison, Bryan Kohberger. Featuring ex...

As the trial for the US vs. Sean "Diddy" Combs comes to an end, Kayla and Germania are taking you back through all of the most notable moments of the trial. We're going back in time to talk about how we got here, and why. Unpacking the details in comparison with the charges and the verdict. The trial may be over, but with more than 50 civil lawsuits waiting in the wings, we at The Trial of Diddy a...

Kayla Brantley sits down with influencer Arman Wiggins, best known as the Diddy supporter spraying baby oil outside of the courthouse in celebration of Diddy's not guilty verdict on racketeering and sex trafficking. Arman talks to Kayla about being an influencer, being present at the Brooklyn courthouse, and his views on the verdict. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/se...

We are one week post-verdict, and the celebrations have begun. Sean Combs was found guilty on the lesser charge of two counts of prostitution, while he and his team are feeling victorious about beating the racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Diddy's supporters took to the streets with their baby oil in hand and their "Freako is not RICO" shirts. Germania and Kayla are unpacking the next step...

As the trial of the US vs. Sean "Diddy" Combs comes to an end, the Trial of Diddy podcast is just getting started! Majorie Hernandez & Germania Rodriguez-Poleo speak with former SDNY prosecutor Jen Beidel, and former Burlington prosecutor David Gelman. We are unpacking everything! Where did the prosecution go wrong? Where did the defense get it right? Were the jurors "over it?" Did they focus...

Music Mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy was found guilty of two counts under the federal Mann Act for transporting people, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in prostitution. Join Kayla Brantley & Marjorie Hernandez, outside of the courthouse in the middle of the action, and Dan Bates, court reporter, who...

We are in the midst of a verdict watch as the jury in the US v. Sean "Diddy" Combs deliberates to decide his fate! Every moment feels like judgment day has arrived! Kayla and Germania are back together to take us through the closing arguments from both sides, which will influence the jury's big decision. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6...

We are in the midst of closing arguments, and the prosecution is putting together all the pieces of the Comb’s Enterprises puzzle. Before closing began, the defense attempted to get an acquittal, which was denied by the judge, but did sway the prosecution just a bit.   Kayla and Luke will break down what this all means for Diddy’s fate and give some insight into the opening of the prosec...

We are almost at the finish line, and things are getting very real for Sean “Diddy” Combs.   With all of the jury matters settled, for now, the court heard from Brendan Paul, the former Syracuse athlete and Combs Enterprises assistant, who has been marked as Diddy’s “drug mule.” We have word-for-word Brendan’s testimony of what it was like working for Diddy, up until the very last day of...

We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it’s been interesting to say the least.   There have been multiple juror issues this week with juror #6 being dismissed for inconsistencies, and juror #7 being questioned. In addition, there was a juror who was too sick to make it to trial, so the court was adjourned. So, in our 6th week, we are missing two days of trial, but...

We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs; and the jury members are getting an up-close and personal glimpse into the notorious freak-offs, aka “King Nights.”  The court hears from Diddy’s former assistant, Jonathan Perez, who gives very specific information on what the setup and clean up were like for the King Nights.  We hear all about what happened when one of the King Night...

At the tail end of week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, Diddy’s defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, is holding Jane’s feet to the fire on written proof that she orchestrated and suggested freak-offs multiple times in their relationship.   We get a first-hand glimpse into the chemistry between Jane and Diddy, as he refers to her as his “crack pipe,” in a voice note that we play in the episo...

We are now in week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and also waist-deep into the testimony of the anonymous former ex-girlfriend of Diddy known as Jane. Jane has opened Pandora’s Box and given us all the details on the ins and outs of her relationship with Diddy. From Freak Offs to broken promises and podcast lies to sextortion, the details of this relationship are shocking, gut-wrenching, and...

At the tail end of week 4 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, with only a few weeks left, we have learned so much about the man they call “Puff.” We even learn that Puff believes that he is the “...devil” himself!  Cassie’s friend Bryanna Bongolan took the stand this week to give her account of Diddy dangling her from a 17th-floor balcony.  While Bryanna had heart-pounding testimony, the d...

We are now in week 4 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it's getting feisty.  Mia, the anonymous former assistant who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Diddy not once, but four times, has been getting grilled by the tough-as-nails Brian Steele. The snark was at an all-time high, with Brian chiming in at the end of all of Mia’s answers with, “Are You Done?!” We’ve also seen an outsi...

We are still in week 3 and have learned so much about what it means to work for Diddy! We are also learning about alleged “destroyed” evidence that almost caused a MISTRIAL! Two former assistants have taken the stand this week, Capricorn Clark and an assistant, going by the pseudonym “Mia,” to disclose all of the alleged abuse, kidnapping, and misconduct they experienced as employees of Bad Boy En...

As we enter week 3 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, we are starting with testimony from Diddy’s former assistant, Capricorn Clark, who recounts several threats that were made on her life during her time working for Diddy.  As this explosive testimony is heard, we sit down with attorney David Gelman, who unpacks how well the prosecution is doing at making their racketeering and trafficking ca...

We are back with another day in court for Diddy, who has recently been described as a “Marvel Supervillain” by our latest witness, Kid Cudi.   Kid Cudi took the stand on Thursday to give all the details on his brief relationship with Cassie and Diddy’s reaction to finding out about the two of them. We also revisit the testimony from Sharay Hayes, aka “The Punisher”, a stripper hired by D...

With Cassie Ventura finally off the stand, The Trial of Diddy is getting a barrage of witnesses on a daily basis to corroborate everything we have heard so far. Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard is first up to the stand, being grilled by the defense on whether or not she can keep her stories straight.   Cassie’s former best friend, Kerry Morgan, testified about the time she had spent with Diddy...

Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend has been on the stand for 3 days in a row giving her gut-wrenching testimony into their decade long relationship, and the alleged abuse she experienced at his hand. It’s now the defense’s turn to question Cassie about her claims, and for our listeners to get a word for word deep dive into all of the details.  Listen in as Attorney’s Emily Anne Johnson and...

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is on day 2 of his long-awaited trial. Both the prosecution and defense came out swinging with impactful and brutally candid opening statements focused on the victims, but in a VERY different way! Today is the first day that the jury is laying eyes on the catalyst of this case, Cassie Ventura, as she testifies, constantly reliving some of the most horrific experiences in her...

The day has finally arrived! The jury has been selected, and the defense and prosecution have given their opening statements.  Ahead of our verbatim trial coverage, Kayla and Germania are giving a brief rundown of what all occurred today in the case of the US vs. Sean “P.Diddy” Combs. As we head towards our transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial lis...