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Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on two federal prostitution charges, but now there are reports that President Donald Trump could be considering a pardon for the rapper. This comes as Combs’ defense team demands the judge overrule the jury’s decision ahead of sentencing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the bombshell development, the defense team’s push for a new trial, and what it all mean...

Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, 19, entered a plea deal with Houston prosecutors that will send her to prison for several years for throwing her newborn baby boy into a dumpster. The teen later told police that she gave birth behind the taco truck where she worked, then put the newborn in a plastic trash bag and threw it away. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber navigates what could lead a person to do something s...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is still behind bars in New York after his conviction on July 2 of transportation to engage in prostitution. The music mogul is once against asking the court to release him, this time ahead of his October sentencing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest motion from the defense team, which lays out why Combs’ current incarceration is “unfair.” PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If yo...

As fervor surrounding the so-called “Epstein Files” heats up, there are questions about whether convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will be offered some sort of post-sentencing leniency, in exchange for telling the feds everything she knows about the financier’s sordid schemes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest developments with former FBI agent and CEO of Chronos Investigatio...

Mother Katherine Richards now faces justice after her 21-month-old daughter tragically died from a lethal fentanyl overdose. Nearly two years after the heartbreaking loss, court documents and testimony reveal a harrowing story of addiction, neglect, and the growing opioid crisis devastating families nationwide. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling details—from the toxicology report...

When Sandra Doorley, the district attorney for Monroe County, New York, saw a police car with its lights on behind her, she decided to drive home instead of pulling over. When the officer confronted her in her garage, she admitted she knew she was speeding, but didn’t think it mattered. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at body camera video of the incident with former Florida state’s...

New bodycam footage shows the moment U.S. Marshals found Dr. Neha Gupta hiding after her 4-year-old daughter was found dead in a Florida pool. Authorities say the drowning was staged—and now the pediatrician is facing a first-degree murder charge. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks it all down with veteran detective Eric Barnes. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: THIS YEAR, SKIP BREAKING A SWEAT AND B...

Entertainment mogul David Geffen is facing a bombshell lawsuit from his soon-to-be-ex-husband David Armstrong, who also uses the name Donovan Michaels. Michaels claims he was trapped in a cycle of control and emotional relationship that started as sex work. The couple reportedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down the new lawsuit with criminal and civ...

Maria Kovalchuk disappeared for 10 days after attending a party in Dubai. She was later found battered and near death. In a new interview, she shares what she says really happened to her, as well as the impact the attack has had on her body. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner takes a closer look at the latest developments with international law attorney David Tafuri. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Check...

A 6-year-old boy was left with life-threatening injuries after being handcuffed and mauled by a pit bull—now his mother, 28-year-old Angelina Williams, is behind bars. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down every disturbing detail of this horrifying child abuse case, featuring chilling 911 audio, police bodycam footage, and expert legal insight from former Deputy Attorney General Mark Weaver. PLE...

Former AP English teacher Damian Conti stood trial for unlawful sexual activity with his 16-year-old student, who gave emotional, tearful testimony about their inappropriate relationship. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down how the trial unfolded and the disturbing details that sealed Conti’s fate. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you received Depo-Provera birth control shots and were later diagnos...

Brianna Moore, 19, is facing aggravated manslaughter and child neglect charges after giving birth in her dorm bathroom and allegedly leaving her newborn in a shared trash can. For the first time, we hear from Moore herself as she tells police what happened in the bathroom and why she didn't call for help. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the key evidence, disturbing text messages, and Moore...

A day meant for fun turned nightmarish at Pirates Cove Water Park near Denver. Eighteen-year-old Trenton Moskovita is accused of luring a child into a family changing room and sexually assaulting her. Police acted swiftly after the victim’s mother alerted staff, leading to his arrest on multiple serious charges—including kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks...

A veteran paranormal investigator died after wrapping a sold-out tour event featuring the infamous, allegedly “possessed” Annabelle doll. Dan Rivera, a U.S. Army vet and lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research, suddenly collapsed and died in Gettysburg following a weekend of showcasing haunted artifacts tied to Ed & Lorraine Warren. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs i...

Just two days before allegedly stabbing her manager to death inside a Detroit McDonald’s, Afeni Muhammad, 26, posted a disturbing Instagram rant where she blasted her supervisor. Authorities say when that same manager, Jennifer Harris, sent her home again, she allegedly returned with a knife. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes her chilling posts with criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis. PLEASE...

Police in Jacksonville, Florida arrested Journee McGrew, 21, after they found a 41-year-old Waduta Woodley bludgeoned to death. But a sinister message left on the body brought up disturbing questions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes every angle with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Kathleen Bogenschutz. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Check out americanfinancing.net/onthecase or call...

Prosecutors in Miami-Dade have dropped a high-profile sexual battery charge against businessman Ohad Fisherman, who was accused of assisting the Alexander brothers in a 2016 rape. A drone video posted to Facebook—allegedly showing Fisherman miles away at the time of the attack—shook up the case just before trial. But with federal prosecutors withholding key metadata, questions remain. Law&Crim...

Brennan Spencer, 33, is accused of second-degree murder after one of her twins was found dead at her home. Her boyfriend told Oklahoma City police that he and Spencer had split a 12-pack of White Claw alcoholic seltzer. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the sensitive and controversial case with criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at h...

A Connecticut jury has cleared Raul Valle of murder and assault charges stemming from a deadly stabbing at a high school party when he was just 16. While the jury deadlocked on several lesser charges, resulting in a partial verdict and mistrial on those counts, Valle—now 20—avoids what could have been a sentence of up to 105 years. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the dramatic verdict that...

Shocking warrant affidavits are revealing what may have happened inside a Utah townhome back in March, when Jessica Orton Lyman and her 8-year-old son Eli Painter were found shot in the head. But as the information in the warrants spreads, Saratoga Springs police are raising the alarm about potential misinformation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got the latest from KUTV anchor and reporter Brian Sch...

A home security camera caught what may have been some of Marissa DiNapoli’s last moments alive. After her family reported her missing, her body was found not far from the home where her ex, Martin Mendoza, was living. Mendoza, who police said was “uncooperative,” was arrested at the US-Mexico border. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the investigation with California police sergea...

Neha Gupta faces extradition from Oklahoma to Florida on a charge of first-degree murder after Miami-area authorities say she killed her 4-year-old while on a beach vacation. The pediatrician had claimed the girl woke up during the night and accidentally ended up in the pool. But an autopsy of Aria Talathi’s body revealed shocking new details. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks it all down with co...

Jack Watkin, 26, will soon be sentenced to prison for multiple fraud and sex crime offenses. He entered a guilty plea after hearing the evidence UK prosecutors had against him in a massive scam involving luxury Hermès bags. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with UK attorney Nick Brett about the even darker crimes investigators uncovered when they dug into Watkin’s digital files. PLEASE SUPPORT THE...

Alexis Rosati, 41, reportedly flashed a police badge toward a man during a dispute over a Walmart parking spot typically reserved for members of law enforcement. She also left a handwritten ticket on his vehicle, noting that he had been warned about his conduct. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through the video of the argument and her eventual arrest with trial attorney Alexis Rosenberg. PLEA...

An online spiritual community known as “Twin Flames Universe” is under scrutiny following allegations of coercion, financial exploitation, and identity manipulation. Jeff and Shaleia Divine, the founders of the group, reportedly convinced people to sever ties with their families and shell out tens of thousands of dollars for programs that promised to help them find their soulmate, referred to as t...