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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...

Justin Bieber, one of the most successful musical artists of all time, spent some of his teenage years with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. As rumors about Combs' wild parties and behind-the-scenes antics spread, some fans became worried about Bieber's connection to the rapper. Now, with Combs on trial for alleged racketeering and sex trafficking crimes, Bieber is finally addressing their rel...

The trial of former Major League Baseball player Daniel Serafini will soon begin in California. Prosecutors allege Serafini hid inside his in-laws’ home, waiting for them to return, before shooting them both. New details from court documents reveal a possible motive for the attack, as well as the depth of the connection between Serafini and his alleged co-conspirator, nanny Samantha Scott. Law&amp...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura took the witness stand for the third day in the rapper’s federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. This time, her testimony about Combs’ allegedly abusive and criminal behavior was called into question by his legal team. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got all the details from inside the federal courthouse from correspondent Elizabeth Millner. P...

Nia Ayers, 24, turned herself in to police in St. Cloud, Florida after a woman reported the home health aide was caught on camera abusing her daughter. The nonverbal, quadriplegic victim reportedly had red marks and scratches on her face after an overnight shift. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight on the investigation from St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke. St. Cloud Police Department: 32...

A criminal case against a Washington state patrol officer accused of driving while impaired is in limbo as a special prosecutor decides how to proceed. In the meantime, victim Jhoser Sanchez’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with criminal defense attorney Andrea Burkhart about the impact a civil complaint could have on a criminal case. PLEASE SUPPORT TH...

Casandra Ventura, better known as Cassie, was back on the stand in federal court to undergo cross examination from her ex’s attorneys. Sean “Diddy” Combs is accused of forcing Cassie to participate in wild sex parties called “Freak Offs.” But Combs’ team has maintained that while the two had a toxic relationship, there's no proof of sex trafficking or racketeering. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart ch...

Defendant Sean “Diddy” Combs, family members in the gallery to support him, and countless members of the media heard testimony from Casandra “Cassie” Ventura on Tuesday as part of the disgraced rapper’s racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got the inside scoop on what the witnesses had to say from Law&Crime correspondent Elizabeth Millner from the feder...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is back in court for a second day of witness testimony in his racketeering and sex trafficking case in New York. Federal prosecutors accuse the one-time entertainment titan of using his power and influence to force people to fulfill his sexual fantasies. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into what both the prosecution and defense revealed in their opening statements with Law&...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once one of the most influential celebrities on the planet, heard opening statements in his federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial in New York on Monday. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has all the details from day one with correspondent Elizabeth Millner. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Check out https://americanfinancing.net/sidebar or call 866-891-2821 to learn how homeowners a...

Karly Anderson, once an elementary school teacher in Cocoa Beach, Florida, received her sentence this week after being found guilty of obstructing police while they were trying to help an intoxicated teenager. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes step-by-step through her short trial and its result. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one were diagnosed with stomach cancer or gastric cancer afte...

Johnathan Oddi, the man accused of shooting up the lobby of a Miami-area hotel several years ago, told investigators that he had once been a sex slave for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Now, a copy of an alleged non-disclosure agreement that Oddi says he signed in exchange for $5 million has surfaced. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber spoke to Oddi's ex-wife, Tonia Troutwine, about what she knows about Oddi's appa...

Wednesday marked day three of jury selection in the high-profile federal trial of disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The judge is hoping to narrow a large jury pool down to forty-five people, then whittle those down to a final twelve jurors and six alternates. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discussed all the latest developments with celebrity attorney Ben Chew, who famously represented actor J...