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As Sean “Diddy” Combs and fellow entertainment mogul Jay-Z celebrate the dismissal of one civil case, Combs is facing a litany of new litigation. A newly filed lawsuit accuses Combs of bringing young sex trafficking victims to a warehouse party in 2020, where they were all allegedly raped by the male guests. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber examines the latest filing. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Morgan an...

Following allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of the film “It Ends with Us,” Blake Lively wanted Justin Baldoni to bring in an “intimacy coordinator” to make sure everything was being done above board. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with intimacy coordinator Mia Schachter of Consent Wizardry about what the consultants do behind the scenes. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE...

Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander, once titans of luxury real estate, are now facing an explosive wave of accusations that could destroy everything they've built. Eleven new lawsuits have emerged this week, adding to a growing list of shocking claims like sexual assault, drugging, and exploitation. With their futures hanging in the balance, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the jaw-dropping detai...

Mom-of-three Kouri Richins, who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, will soon face a judge and jury for allegedly killing him. But as her trial date quickly approaches, her defense is now accusing the case’s lead detective of perjury. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at the latest court filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to https://surfshark.com/altsidebar and...

Actress Blake Lively wants to begin gathering additional evidence in her lawsuit against “It Ends with Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni, but his legal team says her demands are excessive and possibly a “ploy” to intimidate Baldoni. The two are facing off in dueling lawsuits, each accusing the other of harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the...

The jury in the Los Angeles trial of Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, will decide whether the rapper is guilty of assault for allegedly firing a gun at former friend and rap collective member A$AP Relli. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a look at some of the most impactful moments from days of testimony. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: PDS Debt is offering a free debt analysis. Make this the year...

Lindsay Shiver has once again been released on bail in the Bahamas after a judge ruled she violated her original bond conditions. Shiver is accused of sending photos of her estranged husband Robert to her apparent lover, Terrance Bethel, along with the message “kill him.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest updates with criminal defense attorney Michael Gottlieb. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SH...

A newly-released documentary, “Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy,” is causing a stir in pop culture and legal circles. Sean “Diddy” Combs and his lawyers have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the production company and broadcasters behind the film, claiming it contains rampant lies and defamatory statements. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combs through the lawsuit. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the...

Representatives for Jack Bruce say he experienced his first major seizure while driving in Hercules, California last year. Despite acknowledging that Bruce may still be experiencing a seizure or its after effects, police officers pulled Bruce from the car and tased him for allegedly resisting. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reviews the police bodycam and lawsuit with Bruce’s attorney David Fiol. PLEA...

One of the latest lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York alleges that the music mogul raped a 17-year-old boy in a private back room of a nightclub in 2012. John Doe claims he was surrounded by Combs’ entourage, including male and female sex workers and strippers, who were drinking heavily and using drugs. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the very latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Dow...

Henry Tenon entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder in the death of Jared Bridegan, a Microsoft executive who was gunned down in 2022. Police believe Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and her new husband, Mario Fernandez-Saldana, paid Tenon to kill Bridegan. But now Tenon’s plea might be in question. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Remove your personal...

The prosecution's star witness in their case against rapper A$AP Rocky is Terrell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli. He claims Rocky fired a gun at him in 2021. But the fellow rapper has had a hard time keeping his cool at times on the stand. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the most dramatic moments. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an...

Another John Doe has come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual abuse. The latest lawsuit, filed on behalf of a male dancer, accuses the music mogul of sex trafficking him for five years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combed through the latest legal filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental health issues due to video games, visit https://vgclai...

A Georgia grand jury recently indicted Morgan Alyson Creel after the death of her infant son. Creel told authorities she was trying to warm up the baby with a hair dryer, but accidentally fell asleep with it still turned on next to the child. Prosecutors say Creel was high at the time. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Dave Aronberg, former state attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, about...

A chilling 911 call reveals the horrifying moment a Florida man confessed to killing his wife–right in front of their children. As the story unfolds, disturbing questions about years of abuse and control in their marriage emerge. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the harrowing call and the heartbreaking aftermath of this tragedy. FUNDRAISER: https://gofund.me/f66b5b4d PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

A Utah man suing convicted child abuser Jodi Hildebrandt revealed new details about the former counselor’s alleged abuse against her own family members and others in a new lawsuit. Hildebrandt and her business partner, former influencer Ruby Franke, are in prison for abusing Franke’s two youngest children. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Remove your personal i...

A Los Angeles jury found David Pearce guilty on multiple charges, including rape and murder, after Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola died from drug overdoses. Pearce gave the women drugs laced with fentanyl, then tried to cover up their deaths. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the case with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get a FREE t...

Attorneys for “It Ends with Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have consolidated their lawsuits, which resulted in new information being released in the amended complaint. This comes as Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s lawyer, released a timeline of events, which includes text messages and emails from all the parties involved. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...

Disgraced entertainment titan Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with a superseding indictment as he awaits trial on federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. For now, the trial is scheduled to get underway in May. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at the differences between the original and superseding indictments and what it could mean for the case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: I...

Oklahoma teacher Brittany Lee Gray faces rape charges after investigators say she engaged in inappropriate communications and physical contact with a student. Detectives also claim Gray searched “how to delete data” after the alleged interactions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dissects the case with former felony prosecutor Andrea Lewis. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered p...

Portia Rowland was gunned down in the driveway of her Illinois home this month, just days before her 33rd birthday. Portia had been dating a woman named Sarah Shafer, who was in the process of divorcing her husband. Police say Sammy Shafer Jr. hired two men to kill Portia. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at the charges and the alleged confessions police got from the suspects with Illinois...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the disgraced music mogul and rapper, is facing lawsuits from multiple plaintiffs who claim he sexually assaulted them. The allegations have come from men, women, and even people who say they were just children when they were targeted. Now at least one of those cases has reached a conclusion. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved...

Following a raid at Metropolitan Detention Center in October, attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs, who’s currently housed there awaiting trial, wanted further proof that Combs wasn’t the target of the search. They now say sworn statements from an assistant US attorney and an investigator prove that the government is acting in bad faith. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE S...

Celebrity actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, who starred alongside each other in the recent film “It Ends With Us,” are now dominating headlines with lawsuits against each other. Both make serious allegations of harassment, defamation, and extortion. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with celebrity defense attorney Brian McMonagle about the kind of evidence the two sides will need to bring to...

Rosa Vespa and Acqua Moses are accused of kidnapping a baby from an Italian hospital and pretending it was their own. Police say Vespa pretended to be pregnant for months before announcing on Facebook that the baby had been born. But police say she was never pregnant. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the bizarre case with former NYPD detective Tom Smith. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...