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Brianna Moore, 19, has been officially charged after her newborn baby died in a University of Tampa dorm room. Moore, who had returned to her home state of Mississippi, will be extradited back to Florida to face several charges, including manslaughter. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Hillsborough County State’s Attorney Suzy Lopez about the heartbreaking and emotional case. PLEASE SUPPORT T...

Texas attorney Tony Buzbee has filed another five lawsuits against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently locked up on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. One of those lawsuits was filed on behalf of a Jane Doe who says she was a child when she was sexually assaulted at an afterparty. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the horrifying allegations and the potential ramifications...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once one of the most prominent and wealthy hip-hop artists in the world, has been behind bars in Brooklyn for a month. A grand jury for the Southern District of New York indicted him on racketeering and sex crimes charges. After being denied bail twice by two different judges, Combs’ legal team now plans to file a new petition for pretrial release, citing “new information” that...

During a preliminary hearing for his father, Colin Gray, investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation revealed alarming red flags displayed by 14-year-old Colt Gray in the months before a shooting at his high school. Two students and two teachers were killed. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into what was revealed during the hearing that points to an escalation in violent behavior. PLEAS...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, is accused of using his significant power and influence to coordinate sex parties known as “Freak Offs.” New York prosecutors say his alleged activities, like procurement of drugs and hiring of commercial sex workers, were criminal. Combs’ legal team is pushing for a May 2025 trial date, but a trial wouldn’t happen if Combs agreed to a potential plea deal.  Law&am...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, is facing more civil complaints from his alleged victims. Texas attorney Tony Buzbee is filing new lawsuits against the hip-hop star, including one from a man who says he was just 16 when he was allegedly sexually assaulted at a party in the Hamptons. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the disturbing details from the latest filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE U...

Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to go to trial sooner rather than later as he faces federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. His defense team has requested a trial date in May of 2025, but the prosecution raised concerns about how much discovery they need to get through. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest developments. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you took the Depo Shot and were l...

The trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez in the 1990s were some of the earliest to be shown live on cable television. Now, 30 years later, their appeal for early release is back in the headlines as officials in Los Angeles announce they’ll be taking a closer look at the case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discussed their chances, and the impact cameras had in the courtroom, with celebrity civil attorney...

As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ third request for bail is still pending in an appeals court, the music mogul was in court Thursday to hear the latest updates in his criminal case. The prosecution says it’s currently working its way through terabytes of discovery. For now, Combs’ trial is scheduled to start in May of next year. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the top developments with criminal de...

Nearly a dozen of Piper Rockelle’s former co-stars on her popular YouTube channel filed a lawsuit against her mom, Tiffany Smith. The teens and pre-teens claim that Smith sexually harassed them, used their images without permission, and tanked their YouTube channels when they left the “Piper Squad.”  Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with Matthew Sarelson, attorney for the plaintiffs, to d...

Killer brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez are back in the headlines after Netflix released the latest season of the anthology series “Monsters.” The privileged brothers killed their parents, Lyle and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. But how many liberties did producers take in the fictional series? Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber separates fact from fiction. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: I...

Maria Duarte, a mental health professional in the Miami, Florida area, was found incompetent to stand trial on trafficking charges. Police say Duarte met a 15-year-old girl at a hotel and lured her to her hotel room, where she was allegedly assaulted. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with law enforcement instructor Sunny Slaughter. Aisling: https://aislingforlife.com/...

Natalee Cramer was just 15 when she says she left her seat next to her father at a Dallas Mavericks game in search of marijuana. She would end up being kidnapped, raped repeatedly, and sold into a sex trafficking operation in another state. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Natalee’s parents, Kyle and Brooke Morris, about the teen's experience, her rescue, and the search for justice. PLEASE S...

A judge decided that there’s enough evidence against Wisconsin teacher Madison Bergmann to proceed to trial. The former elementary school teacher allegedly had sexual contact with one of her 5th grade students. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs deeper into the criminal complaint against Bergmann with attorney David Ring. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.li...

Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents, Jose and Kitty, in 1989. While prosecutors argued that the Menendez brothers were spoiled rich kids who wanted their inheritance, the brothers say the parents abused them sexually for years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes a new development in their case more than 30 years later with attorney and former prosecutor Mari Henderson. PLEASE SUPPOR...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is dealing with multiple federal and state civil lawsuits, on top of the criminal charges a grand jury recommended last month. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber checked for updates on the cases and has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave you...

As sexual assault lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs started to roll in at the end of 2023, the rapper was also dealing with a separate suit against the alcohol company Diageo. Combs claimed they didn’t pay enough attention to the brands he represented because he’s Black. But when accusations started becoming public, the suit came to an end. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at the lawsuit...

Internet sleuths have unearthed an Instagram video that Sean “Diddy” Combs posted in 2020 to advertise for his dance-a-thon fundraiser. As Combs now faces charges as part of a federal trafficking investigation, there have been questions about who the girl is and her actual connection to Combs. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with Eva Sullivan to discuss it. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download t...

Janice Combs, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, released a statement over the weekend condemning the public and media for what she called “lies and misconceptions” concerning her son. Combs is in a New York jail as he faces federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes what she has to say with Beverly Hills attorney Mitra Ahouraian. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...

Just in the last few days, Sean “Diddy” Combs got a new court date in his racketeering and sex trafficking case, his mother released a statement condemning his treatment, and a former associate claimed she has an A-list celebrity’s secret sex tape. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reacts to the latest details with trial attorney Wayne Dennison. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an acci...

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Elon Musk are two of the richest people in the United States. But as Combs sits behind bars on racketeering and sex crime charges, there’s renewed scrutiny of their relationship. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner spoke with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani about Musk’s prior comments concerning the rapper. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https...

The Florida woman accused of zipping up a suitcase with her boyfriend inside heads to trial next week. Ahead of that, her defense attorney tried to get a huge piece of evidence against his client thrown out. Boone claims she didn’t know her rights when police questioned her, but the detective doing the interview says that’s not the case. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down the arguments...

Terryon Thomas, 20, goes by the moniker “Mr. Prada” on social media. He has now been officially charged with murder after Dr. Nicholas Abraham, a therapist in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, was found dead nearly 60 miles away. Police say his body was wrapped in a tarp and partially hidden in a wooded area along a road. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner analyzes what could be at the root of Thoma...

Deputies at a jail intake facility in Arizona were shocked when a male inmate was caught crawling backwards across a waiting room. Justin Avery was behind bars on allegations that he sexually assaulted five women on a college campus. Authorities say he admitted he planned to rape the female inmate. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the wild surveillance video with prison consultan...

Music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is behind one of the bombshell civil lawsuits filed against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in the last year. His attorney has now filed a motion to keep their lawsuit alive as Combs faces sex crime and trafficking charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest motion. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Mor...