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Axel Rudakubana, now 18, admitted to killing three young girls in Southport, England last year. The girls were taking part in a Taylor Swift-themed dance event when Rudakubana went on a stabbing spree. Now some in the UK are crying foul over the killer’s punishment. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the horrifying case with former FBI and CIA agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get a...

Court paperwork filed in Las Vegas, Nevada by lawyers for Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis names Sean “Diddy” Combs as the true mastermind behind the death of Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis wanted his murder case thrown out, but the judge denied the motion to dismiss. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes all the times Davis mentioned Combs to law enforcement as an alternate suspect. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

As part of an alleged TikTok stunt, Massachusetts police say Assumption University student Kelsy Brainard, 18, lured a 22-year-old man to the campus. The man says he was then accosted by multiple other students who claimed he was a pedophile trying to meet an underage girl for sex. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight on the vigilante sex sting with Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. PLEASE...

Laura Caron, 34, is facing multiple sex crimes charges in New Jersey over allegations that a young boy fathered her child. The connection was uncovered when the baby’s paternal grandfather noticed so many similarities between himself, his son, and the baby. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight on the investigation from former prosecutor Dan Schorr. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under...

8-year-old Michael Millett was killed by two dogs during a violent attack on Monday in Volusia County, Florida. Michael had reportedly seen the dogs while on a bike ride and tried to pet them. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with Sheriff Michael Chitwood to get the latest information on the case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or fatt...

Gene Deal, once a bodyguard for Sean “Diddy” Combs, says his former boss could have been involved in the murder of Christopher Wallace, also known as Biggie Smalls and the Notorious B.I.G. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber gets some insight from celebrity defense attorney Brian McMonagle. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submi...

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs say they’ve reviewed sex tapes made by their client with Victim-1 in the federal indictment, believed to be Combs’ ex Casandra Ventura. The defense says the videos show no force or coercion and prove that a federal case against the rapper should be thrown out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got some insight on the latest filing from celebrity criminal attorney Brad...

The devastating Los Angeles fires have claimed at least 24 lives, destroyed 12,000 structures, and displaced tens of thousands. The natural disaster is also sparking rampant misinformation and conspiracy theories about their cause. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber explores how these narratives gain traction and the broader implications of misinformation during crises with Ashley Banfield, anchor o...

Ellis Dismore, 24, will spend the next several decades in prison after a UK jury found him guilty of stabbing a teenage girl multiple times. The attack was caught on camera in the middle of the day as the teen walked home from school. Police have now released sickening voice messages Dismore left for the girl’s mother. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the creepy series of events with former de...

A UK judge blasted Linda de Sousa Abreu, 31, after a video of her having sex with a inmate, while on duty, went viral. She’ll now spend time on the other side of the bars, thanks to a guilty plea. And she had a message for “wannabes” in a TikTok video. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber gets reaction on the bizarre case from prison consultant Justin Paperny. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Head over to https://...

Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of former mommy vlogger and current Utah inmate Ruby Franke, released a tell-all book on Tuesday. “The House of Mother” recounts instances where Shari realized her mother and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt had likely been intimately involved, as well as a confrontation between the mother and daughter after child protective services was called. Law&Crime’s J...

Practically the entire world was watching when actor Johnny Depp took the stand in his defamation trial with ex Amber Heard. But there was concern about how Depp might come off on the stand. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses what was going on behind the scenes with Johnny Depp’s former attorney Ben Chew. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/lctakeove...

Attorneys for rapper and businessman Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, have filed critical paperwork to try to get accusations against him thrown out. Texas attorney Tony Buzbee represents a woman who says she was raped in 2000 when she just 13. But Jay-Z’s legal team points out glaring holes in her story. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest details. Watch Sidebar with Jesse Weber NOW...

As Luigi Mangione, 26, awaits trial in both federal and state court, we’re learning new information about how he may have prepared for the murder of a healthcare executive. Prosecutors believe Mangione shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson because of his disdain for the American healthcare system. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Straight Ar...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex trafficking trial is rapidly approaching. For now, the trial remains on the docket for May 5, 2025. But a new joint filing raises some questions about the pretrial timeline. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the newest details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Straight Arrow News app at https://san.com/Sidebar and support journalists like us committ...

Derrick Cardello-Smith, a Michigan inmate, first made headlines last year when he was granted a $100 million default judgment in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. After the judgment was overturned, Cardello-Smith has made increasingly unhinged statements about an alleged rape Combs committed back in the 1990s. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has some of the craziest claims Cardello-Smith makes in...

A new investigative report says former New York City high school music teacher Scott Biski, 50, groomed a student for years. The former student is now suing Biski. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner spoke about the allegations against Biski with Anna Sonoda, a licensed clinical social worker who wrote the book “Duck, Duck, Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target.” HOST: Jesse Weber: ...

It’s up to each individual defendant to decide if they want to take the stand in their own defense during trial. In 2024, multiple alleged killers tried to defend their actions, but were unable to sway a jury. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at some of the most shocking testimony. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an ext...

Some of the worst criminals in our nation sit on death row. Strings of appeals and requests for clemency can seem like justice denied for victims’ families, who sometimes live for decades without a sense of closure. But the stories of what happened to the victims, and why inmates and their attorneys say they deserve leniency, can give us a unique window into this part of our criminal justice syste...

The high-powered defense team for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again slamming the federal government. In a new filing, the defense calls out a specific investigator, saying he traveled all the way from West Virginia to New York to get a look at what was inside Combs’ jail cell in Brooklyn. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21,...

From the quadruple murder trial of Bryan Kohberger in the case of four college students murdered in an Idaho home to the case of a Massachusetts father who Googled disturbing keywords while his wife was missing, 2025 is expected to be jampacked with huge trials. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on seven of the biggest trials we’re watching in the new year. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://t...

A new bombshell lawsuit accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of orchestrating drug-fueled parties and sexually coercing his former executive assistant to "prove his loyalty." Phillip Pines, who worked for Combs from 2019 to 2021, claims he was ordered to coordinate explicit events called "Wild King Nights," clean up afterward, and even scrub compromising videos from Combs' devices. Law&Crime's Jesse Web...

In a stunning new twist, former publicist Stephanie Jones has filed a lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of not only orchestrating a smear campaign against actress Blake Lively, but also conspiring to force Jones out of her role as part of a broader effort to silence Lively's alleged misconduct claims. The suit names Baldoni, his crisis manager Melissa Nathan, and ex-employee Jennifer Abel, accusing...

Wade Wilson was convicted of murdering two women during a killing spree in October 2019. The face-tatted Florida man strangled his victims to death “for the sake of killing.” Wilson was sentenced to death for the gruesome murders. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the 12 most wild moments from his horrifying trial. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check...

Shocking new details are emerging about the behind-the-scenes drama between Blake Lively and  It Ends With Us  co-star Justin Baldoni. What started as subtle on-set issues and odd behavior during promotional events now appears to be part of a much larger, hidden conflict. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the explosive claims from Lively’s recent legal complaint, shedding light on...