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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....

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...