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Ryan Borgwardt has found himself at the center of an international scandal after he allegedly faked his death while out kayaking and ran off to Europe. At the request of Wisconsin police, the married father sent them a video confirming his identity and that he’s alive and well in Eastern Europe. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber gets reaction to the unexpected twist from attorney Sarena Townsend. PLEASE...

Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee filed new lawsuits on behalf of five anonymous clients this week. The alleged victims accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting them in separate incidents dating back to 2001. The new allegations come just before Combs’ team is expected to advocate for bail for the disgraced rapper a third time. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: T...

A former student of St. Helens High School in Oregon has gone viral for exposing both a current and former teacher who have been accused of misconduct with students. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and predator catcher Chris Hansen discuss the horrifying claims, as well as allegations of a cover-up. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfinder...

Kentrell Gaulden, who goes by the rap name NBA YoungBoy, entered a no contest plea to ten fraud charges related to a prescription drug ring. He’s now expected to be sentenced to 27 months behind bars and five years probation as part of a deal with federal prosecutors in a separate case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on the deal that will send the successful rapper to prison. PLEASE SUPPO...

Jose Ibarra, 26, is accused of killing Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, while she was jogging near the University of Georgia. Ibarra’s bench trial got underway Friday, with emotional opening statements and graphic testimony. He faces life in prison if convicted. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out...

An Atlanta novelist claims in a new lawsuit that Sean “Diddy” Combs shot at him outside a nightclub in New York City in the 1990s. Combs is behind bars on federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with DeWitt Gilmore about why he’s filing the lawsuit now and what led to his beef with Combs decades ago. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside A...

Colt Gray, a 14-year-old freshman at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, allegedly opened fire inside the building, killing two students and two teachers. As he awaits his official arraignment hearing, we’re learning new details about the case from several subpoenas filed with the clerk’s office. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in a...

Embattled rapper Kanye West is facing more accusations of misconduct in two brand new lawsuits. One accuses Ye of screaming antisemitic tirades at his staff and performing sex acts in front of them. The other claims Ye blatantly stole part of another artist’s song as an unapproved sample. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the two major court filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever inju...

Kyle Morris, 31, was fired from his teaching job at a high school outside Sacramento after video of him allegedly trying to video chat with a teenager went viral. TikTok and YouTube star “RobtheMaster” was live streaming as he pretended to be a 15-year-old girl. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on the takedown with Sheriff Chris Swanson, head of Genesee County, Michigan’s predator catcher t...

Ryan Borgwardt was reported missing in August when his kayak was found floating without him in a Wisconsin lake. Now authorities believe the married father actually faked his own death to start a new romance. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the bizarre twist with former homicide detective Fil Waters. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truth...

New paperwork filed by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team makes more arguments for the federal judge to crack down on alleged leaks by the government. It also lays out why Combs believes the prosecution must reveal the names of the victim or victims he’s accused of harming. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Level up your website today with Odoo - https://www.odoo.com...

A 15-year-old is accused of killing five of his family members, including his parents and three siblings, at their home outside Seattle, Washington in October. Since then, his defense team has sparred with prosecutors over when and how they can search the Humiston family home. According to prosecutors, they may have broken rules put in place by the judge. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the detail...

Anthony Borges, a former Marjory Stoneman Douglas student, was shot five times during a school shooting. After Borges’ attorney secured him the rights to the shooter’s image, likeness, and story, other victims and families involved in the shooting cried foul. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with Florida criminal defense attorney Kaysia Earley to discuss the latest developments. PLEASE SUPPORT...

While best known for his music empire, Sean “Diddy” Combs has also made several television and movie appearances over the years. Now that the 55-year-old faces federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, some of his roles are being looked at in a new light. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber explains. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Mor...

It’s been one year since the R&B singer and one-time girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs filed an explosive lawsuit against him and 9 months since investigators unexpectedly raided two of his mansions. Since then, we’ve heard some truly shocking allegations against the disgraced music mogul. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down some of the wildest claims. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download...

Anna Marie Crocker, 33, is facing more charges in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, as more alleged victims come forward to report inappropriate interactions. Prosecutors say Crocker targeted teen boys in her son’s friend group in-person and on Snapchat. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing case with civil trial attorney David Ring. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential bac...

Disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs turned 55 on Monday. He spent his birthday behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The jail recently underwent a massive sweep that uncovered different types of dangerous contraband. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the implications with Dr. DeWayne Hendrix, a retired Senior Warden with the U.S. Dep...

A husband who was once a viral Internet sensation for the romantic note he left his wife is now suspected of killing her. Since her death, Timothy Murphy-Johnson was convicted of abducting a 16-year-old girl and holding her captive for weeks. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber delves into Murphy-Johnson’s sordid crimes with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Anthony Osso. HOST: Jesse Weber:&...

Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, is accused of offering a bounty in the death of his rap rival Quando Rando. Prosecutors say Durk helped orchestrate and fund an attack on Rondo that ended up killing his cousin. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber questions celebrity criminal defense attorney Ben Chew about the evidence against Durk and what he could do to fight it. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Kalshi:...

Journalists with the BBC have been looking into allegations against former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, as well as his Bristish partner Matt Smith, after allegations were made that the men used the brand’s power to rape male model candidates. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with BBC journalist Rianna Croxford to find out what was happening behind the scenes during the investigat...

A California John Doe says he was just 10 years old in 2005 when a “consultant” connected him and his parents to Sean “Diddy” Combs. The man says he hoped Combs could help him break into the entertainment world, but instead he claims he was given a drugged soda and then raped while he was unconscious. A second lawsuit filed on the same day by a different John Doe accuses Combs of sexual assault du...

Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, is behind bars in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors say his rap collective, Only the Family, conspired to kill rival rapper Quando Rondo in Los Angeles. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber examines the criminal complaint and indictment filed against Lil Durk and multiple alleged co-conspirators. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Pre...

Five John Does are suing WWE, its former CEO Vince McMahon, and more, alleging sexual abuse. The men claim the company and its leadership were aware that former ringside announcer Melvin Phillips Jr. was sexually exploiting children. Law&Crimes Jesse Weber discusses the allegations with Tom Campbell, a presenter for Cultaholic Wrestling. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you took the Depo Shot and w...

Michael Jeffries, 81, spent more than 20 years as the head of the Abercrombie & Fitch brand. This week, prosecutors announced federal sex trafficking and prostitution charges against him. Alleged victims in a class action lawsuit claim Jeffries used the company’s substantial wealth and name recognition to bait young men into having sex with him and his alleged co-conspirators. Law&Crime’s...

Sarah Boone says she was joking around when she zipped her boyfriend Jorge Torres into a suitcase. But prosecutors say she intentionally left him in it to suffocate. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the most shocking moments from her testimony in her own defense. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you took the Depo Shot and were later diagnosed with a brain tumor you may qualify for compensation....