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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...

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...