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Sean Combs, known by his stage name P. Diddy, is fighting yet another lawsuit that accuses him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The latest filing comes from Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who worked with Diddy on his “Love” album. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the legal implications of the latest lawsuit, as well as the celebrities who are now weighing in on the controversy. PLEASE SUPPOR...

Ruby Franke, the once prominent YouTube vlogger offering parenting and childcare advice, will spend at least the next several years in prison after she was convicted of horrific abuse against her own kids. Members of the Utah mother’s family are now opening up about the case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with KUTV reporter Brian Schnee about her family members’ reactions. HOST: Jesse Weber:&n...

Cameron Vaughan was just 16 when she says an 18-year-old raped her at an Illinois graduation party. Judge Robert Adrian found Drew Clinton guilty of sexually assaulting Vaughan and Clinton was expected to be sentenced to a mandatory four years in prison. But the judge threw out Clinton’s conviction in January 2022, saying the 148 days he’d spend behind bars were enough. Now Adrian’s days as a judg...

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence after famed actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round on the set of the movie “Rust" in New Mexico. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. The armorer was in charge of all weapons and ammunition on set. Witnesses so far have testified about everything from Gutierrez-Reed’s reaction following the shooti...

Adam Montgomery was accused of killing his own daughter, 5-year-old Harmony, then hiding her death for years. Montgomery refused to attend his New Hampshire trial in person, but the trial moved forward anyway. From chilling admissions and forensics to a potential alternative suspect, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the full trial recap. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential backgrou...

Sonya McKnight was already suspended from the bench without pay for misconduct when she was arrested for allegedly trying to kill her ex-boyfriend. The victim, who survived the attack, is now blind in one eye from the assault. He told authorities in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area that the two had broken up but McKnight refused to move out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes what will happen n...

The family and friends of Marco Troper, the son of former YouTube leader Susan Wojcicki, are awaiting a toxicology report after the 19-year-old was found unresponsive at the University of California, Berkeley. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses where the investigation goes from here with former NYPD sergeant Joe Giacalone. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can...

Authorities in Arizona arrested Raad Almansoori, 26, after he allegedly committed a string of violent crimes, including a stabbing inside a McDonald’s and the murder of a woman inside a New York City hotel room. A surveillance photo of the suspect wearing the murder victim’s distinctive leggings helped aid in his capture. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with one of Almansoori’s alleged former v...

Tabby Smith, a 35-year-old mother of two, had just been detained by Deputy RJ Leonard on February 14 when the deputy accidentally drove his patrol car into the Tennessee River. Deputy Leonard, who graduated from the police academy in December, had just texted his wife about making his first arrest. Smith was found covered in mud and still handcuffed in the submerged vehicle. Deputy Leonard’s body...

Jessie Kelly and her mother Loretta Carr are accused of kidnapping a woman in northern Alabama and pushing her off a cliff. Mary Elizabeth Isbell’s remains were identified on what would have been her 39th birthday, nearly two years after she was reported missing. Kelly has now submitted character references to a judge, calling herself a “child of God.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the cas...

Former YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison in Utah on Tuesday after they both entered guilty pleas to four child abuse charges involving Franke’s children. Police charged the two after Franke’s youngest son and daughter were found emaciated and with injuries after being tied up in Hildebrandt’s home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber wraps up th...

Ashley Massaro was featured on WWE programming from 2005 to 2008. In a sworn affidavit, Massaro claimed the company misled her about her role, didn’t give her any training before performing complex wrestling moves, and didn’t provide proper medical care to deal with her extensive injuries. The affidavit also claims that Massaro was raped while on a WWE tour in Kuwait and WWE executives covered it...

A dozen alleged victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, accusing the agency of ignoring tips about Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the biggest developments with former FBI and CIA agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffered an injury and need legal...

Ann Margaret Bacon, 24, is no longer employed at a Minnesota high school and faces charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student and providing minors with alcohol. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the case against her with Minnesota criminal defense lawyer Jack Rice. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan....

The woman in charge of guns and ammunition on the set of the movie “Rust” goes to trial next week. Attorneys for armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed want to keep certain information, like her alleged drug use, away from the jury. Gutierrez-Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence after a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round on set, killing cinematographer Ha...

The quadruple college murders that captured the nation's attention may soon have a trial date set. Judge John Judge has scheduled a hearing with prosecutors and Bryan Kohberger's defense team to discuss a trial date, as well as whether the trial will move out of Latah County. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest arguments with law professor and evidence expert Jules Epstein. PLEASE SUPP...

From high-profile cases involving celebrities to families grieving the loss of a loved one, juries have handed down verdicts worth millions and even billions of dollars recently. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with attorney Dan Morgan of the Morgan & Morgan personal injury firm to discuss the five largest monetary awards. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, y...

Prosecutors in Galveston, Texas have filed assault charges against a fellow member of the judicial system, 228th District Court Judge Frank Aguilar. The judge is suspended with pay while he’s under scrutiny for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend on New Years Eve. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber the possible repercussions with retired Judge Fanon Rucker. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been in...

Megan Drumhiller, 31, was killed in her Michigan home in 2022. But her family says the investigation has stalled. Drumhiller’s parents claim DNA evidence found at the crime scene still has not been processed. Now they’re offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the investigation with former CSI and host of True Crime Confidential Alina...

Vince McMahon, 78, rocketed to stardom in the 1980s and has been flying high ever since. But his success in the entertainment industry may have been masking a perverse secret life. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber chronicles the rise of McMahon through the years and the bombshell information released in a new lawsuit. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Mor...

Jennifer Crumbley was just found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter by a Michigan jury. Her son, Ethan Crumbley, was responsible for the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, which left four students dead and others injured. Jennifer was responsible for buying the deadly weapon her son used in the horrific event and failing to prevent the tragedy. The trial spanned over nine days and fe...

The families of two women who died in the homes they shared with Missouri fire captain Robert Daus are demanding answers. Grace Holland’s shooting death was ruled a suicide in 2020. Then in January 2024, Sarah Sweeney was found unresponsive. Family members of the victims say Daus had a history of abuse toward both women. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the two investigations with former sheri...

Houston Police arrested James Lewis Spencer III, 24, charging him with first-degree murder in the death of Sean Connery Flowers, 37. Flowers was a convicted sex offender whose body was found in a ditch in May 2023. Investigators say Spencer posed as a minor online and arranged to meet up with Flowers, but shot him multiple times instead. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses this case of apparent...

Avraham Gil, 19, is accused of intentionally running down a Florida police officer because he “hates waiting in traffic.” Gil’s attorneys claimed the teen was protected from prosecution by his father’s status as consul for the Israeli Consulate, but the U.S. State Department disagreed. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses it all with criminal defense attorney Melba Pearson. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHO...

Former Iowa middle school teacher Cassidy Kraus faces decades in prison after she entered a guilty plea to six sex crimes charges. Kraus admitted to using Snapchat to send lewd messages to students who were just 13 and 14 years old. Kraus faces up to 33 years behind bars at her sentencing hearing in March. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber examines the case with former prosecutor Florina Altshiler. PLEA...