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The drama surrounding  It Ends With Us  has taken a shocking turn after Blake Lively filed a bombshell legal complaint against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment, retaliation, and more. This explosive filing reveals allegations of a toxic environment on set, a damaging smear campaign, and serious misconduct that Lively claims was covered up by Bal...

As accusations of ethics violations pile up around Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, a former girlfriend and client of Buzbee’s has filed a complaint against him. She claims he infected her with a venereal disease, then tried to cover it up while representing her in a divorce. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest disturbing details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has been diagno...

Music industry titan Jay-Z says if someone is going to bring heinous allegations against him, then they better have the proof to back it up. His legal team put the court on notice that they’re demanding an emergency hearing. Jay-Z believes inconsistencies from a woman who claims the music mogul raped her when she was a teen means the whole case should get tossed out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber ex...

Over the past several weeks, videos and photos have spread quickly online, purporting to show mysterious drones flying over neighborhoods. Residents in states like New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have theorized that they could be witnessing some sort of spy operation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with aviation attorney Justin T. Green and drone pilot Ken Dono about the possibilities. PL...

Growing outcry against the United States healthcare industry is turning Luigi Mangione, the man who allegedly killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, into a folk hero to some. As we learn more about Mangione and his family, we’re uncovering alleged bad behavior at nursing homes they own. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at some of the complaints. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever...

Lil Durk, a rapper whose real name is Durk Banks, is currently facing federal charges in California for his alleged involvement with a murder-for-hire plot. Now a newly unsealed warrant reveals he has been implicated in another murder-for-hire scheme in Chicago. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the details with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your person...

An updated lawsuit names Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, as an accomplice in the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The alleged assault happened at a party thrown by Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently awaiting trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at how Jay-Z’s fellow A-listers are reacting to the news. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Ups...

Three new men have come forward anonymously to accuse rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting them. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes through the filings and speaks with the attorney for the alleged victims, Thomas Giuffra, about the sordid allegations. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for ev...

Twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander, as well as their older brother Tal, are accused of sex trafficking. Two of the brothers are behind a luxury real estate brokerage with offices in Manhattan and Miami. Both federal and state prosecutors say the Alexander brothers were part of a coordinated effort to convince women to join them for an exotic trip that turned into a nightmare. Law&Crime’s Je...

Jay-Z’s lawyers have come forward with information from a woman who called their offices, claiming she’d been dropped as a client by Tony Buzbee’s law firm because she wouldn’t lie. A sworn affidavit from one of Jay-Z’s attorneys details how the woman says she felt manipulated. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with renowned celebrity criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen to discuss the accu...

A Jane Doe claims Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, raped her at a Diddy party in 2000 after the Video Music Awards. Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegations. He’s accused Jane Doe’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, of trying to extort him. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing case with the lawyer who represented Johnny Depp during his infamous defamation trial, Ben Chew. PLEASE SUP...

Attorneys for Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, filed a flurry of motions in response to an amended complaint that named the rapper as an accomplice in the alleged rape of a teenage girl at a party. The lawsuit first targeted Sean “Diddy” Combs, with two unnamed celebrities allegedly watching or participating in the attack. Now that Jay-Z’s has been named, he wants the Jane Doe plaintiff to...

Attorney Tony Buzbee filed an amended complaint on behalf of a woman who says she was raped at a party held by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000. “Celebrity A” has now been identified as Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z. The rapper blasted Buzbee and the lawsuit, calling the lawsuit blackmail. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has all the details from the updated civil action. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Downl...

After a yearlong trial that was plagued by courtroom arguments, contempt of court charges, and uncooperative witnesses, the Young Slime Life RICO trial in Atlanta is over. Jeffrey Williams, also known as Young Thug, was the main target of gang accusations from the prosecution. After he took a plea that allowed his release from jail, the two final defendants were acquitted. Jurors #225, #387, and #...

As disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs sits behind bars in Brooklyn on federal racketeering and sex crimes charges, he wants to be able to help his legal team with the case. But he says the restrictions the prosecution put on his laptop use is keeping him from doing that. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combed through legal documents from both sides and breaks down the arguments. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SH...

RiLee Lutz, a former assistant softball coach in Bear Lake County, Idaho, says the county sheriff used misinformation and coercion to charge her with child sexual assault. Now that she’s gone to trial and been acquitted, Lutz is planning a major civil action against those who allegedly tried to ruin her. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got all the details from Lutz’s attorney Kristian Beckett. PLEASE...

If Sean “Diddy” Combs had settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit with his ex Casandra Ventura privately, could much of the backlash against the rapper have been avoided? Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with celebrity attorney Ben Chew, who represented Johnny Depp in his high-profile trial against Amber Heard, to get his take on the decision. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to https://ground.news...

For decades Sean Combs was hip-hop’s reigning mogul—the mastermind who redefined what it meant to have fame, fortune, and dominion over the music industry. But as Combs reached new heights in music, fashion, and business, allegations of misconduct and abuse began to surface, casting a dark shadow over his legacy. Hosted by Jesse Weber, this series uncovers how Combs built an empire that shape...

The family of Mica Miller, the young wife of a South Carolina pastor who took her own life earlier this year, was horrified to learn that someone purporting to be helping the family with fundraising was actually stealing the money. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Cassie Mincey, an admin of the So Called Mess TikTok group, about how the news came out and the fallout since. PLEASE SUPPORT THE...

As at least two St. Helens High School teachers face charges for alleged sexual misconduct with their students, the school’s principal has also been criminally charged. Dr. Katy Wagner is accused of knowing about reports of abuse and not taking action. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with Chris Hansen, renowned predator catcher and founder of TruBlu, to discuss the growing number of administ...

Dedrick Williams, one of three defendants convicted for his involvement in the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, is filing court documents for an appeal. In his petition, Williams’ attorney, Mauricio Padilla, points to rapper Drake’s alleged feud with the victim as proof that he could be an alternate suspect. Padilla sat down with Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to talk about the filings. PLEASE SUPPORT...

Courtney Burgess, a potential key witness in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, is currently entangled in a legal battle with the rapper’s sons. Combs’ family is trying to stop the sale of a memoir based on a manuscript purportedly given to Burgess by Combs’ ex Kim Porter. Burgess says he owns the rights to that manuscript. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got clarification from Burgess’s att...

Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey recently filed a notice of appeal that asks the New Mexico Court of Appeals to reinstate involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin. Baldwin was on the "Rust" movie set when the gun he was holding went off, injuring the film’s director and killing the cinematographer. When Baldwin went to trial in July, the judge overseeing the case determined pol...

Enraged and heartbroken family members of 6-year-old Maurice Baker, Jr. and 9-year-old Jayden Howard were given the opportunity to speak directly to the boys’ killer in court this week. Tiffanie Lucas entered a guilty plea after she shot both sons in the head last November. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber recounts the most emotional moments as the judge sentenced Lucas to life in prison. PLEASE S...

Defense lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs argued for the third time Friday that their client should be granted bail, this time in front of Judge Arun Subramanian. The government says he should stay locked up, accusing him of trying to intimidate witnesses and influence potential jurors. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the most important updates from inside the courtroom. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If y...