Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Donna Adelson’s highly anticipated trial was set to start today — but new legal chaos is unfolding. Meanwhile, violence breaks out at Charlie Adelson’s South Dakota prison in a stunning twist.  #STSNation ,  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime … on trending criminal cases like the Dan Markel murder.  Donna Adelson’s trial was supposed to...

Week 4, Day 15 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial. New testimony: hotel guard claims Diddy paid $100K to bury assault video — and a woman was ejected from court.  #STSNation !  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime .  It’s Week 4, Day 15 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial — and today the jury heard bombshell tes...

After today’s explosive testimony from ex-assistant ‘Mia’ — with allegations of tracking devices and a culture of silence — the big question looms: Will Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs take the stand in his own defense as his federal sex trafficking trial enters a critical phase?  #STSNation !  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the podcast that brings you the very Best Guests in all of True Crime.  After ano...

Day 14 of the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal sex trafficking trial sees ex-assistant ‘Mia’ return for cross-exam. Testimony alleges tracking devices, stolen phones, internalized shame, and a culture of fear surrounding the music mogul.  #STSNation !  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the show that brings you the Best Guests in all of True Crime. In today’s update from the biggest trial in America —...

Former police chief and convicted killer Grant Hardin — the “Devil in the Ozarks” — escaped an Arkansas prison in a fake corrections uniform. FBI calls him extremely dangerous. How did it happen — and where is he now?  #STSNation :  Welcome to Great Scott! Your True Crime FIL — the show within Surviving the Survivor that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime .  Convicted killer and rapis...

Diddy's ex-assistant "Mia" wipes away tears in emotional testimony where she describes being "terrified," "humiliated," and adding “I didn’t know why I deserved it. I made a lot of excuses for him in my head.”  His assistant, known as "Mia" in court, worked for Sean Diddy Combs from 2009 to 2017, and said her role included reading his mood each day because it dictated everything. She testified tha...

Donna Adelson’s legal team drops a bombshell motion alleging ex parte communications and false claims tainted her case. Could this be the crack that derails the high-profile murder-for-hire trial?  #STSNation ,  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the podcast that brings you the very Best Guests in all of True Crime…  Donna Adelson is hitting back hard. Her attorneys just filed a scorching new mot...

Former assistant “Mia” testifies Sean “Diddy” Combs physically and sexually assaulted her and violently attacked Cassie Ventura. She describes Combs slamming Cassie’s head into a bed, triggering a cover-up and calls to a plastic surgeon.  ⸻  What’s up, STS Nation!  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that brings you the very Best Guests in all of True Crime…  Day 12 of the Sean “Diddy”...

Maxwell Anderson is accused of murdering and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson after a first date in Milwaukee. Opening statements just dropped — and they’re chilling. STS breaks down the legal strategies and early testimony.  #STSNation,   Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the true crime podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of True Crime…  Tonight, we’re diving into the horri...

In Day 11 of Diddy's Trial his defense team tries to get a mistrial just moments before a new witness testifies about Diddy's disturbing behavior.  Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostituti*n. If convicted, Combs could be sentenced to life in prison. This is the third of trial and before trial started, Diddy was offered a plea deal...

Capricorn Clark testified Sean “Diddy” Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint to confront rapper Kid Cudi. She also detailed Cassie Ventura’s brutal beating and escalating threats from the rap mogul.  #STSNation ,  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime .  Day 10 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial brou...

Capricorn Clark, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant, delivers explosive testimony in federal court. Allegations include physical abuse, kidnapping threats, and arson tied to Kid Cudi.  #STSNation ,  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime .  In this gripping episode, we break down Day 10 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal sex traffi...

Newly released video is sending shockwaves through the case, showing the judge’s defensive movements just moments before the attack involving a kentucky sheriff . In this episode, we break down the footage frame by frame and explain why investigators say it could be a critical piece of evidence. As true crime news unfolds, the actions captured on video are raising urgent questions about intent, es...

Kid Cudi testifies Diddy broke into his Hollywood hills home after he started dating Cassie; then his porsche was lit on fire. Plus Cassie's Makeup Artist gives detail about fear, abuse and what happened at the Prince party.  Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime. Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman is joined alongside expert #BestGuests...

Kid Cudi is testifying in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial. Kid Cudi had a brief relationship with Cassie Ventura, Diddy's former girlfriend. Cassie is the prosecution’s star witness and she testified last week that she endured ongoing physical and SA from Diddy. She also discussed in detail how he lead a drug-fueled sex performance called “Freak Offs.”  Diddy has turned down plea...

Breaking updates from the Bryan Kohberger trial as new key evidence surfaces—but may not make it into court due to legal challenges. This episode examines the controversial gag order violation, what the published documents reveal, and how it could impact the case strategy. We break down the defense and prosecution’s reactions, courtroom drama, and potential consequences of evidence being excluded....

A federal agent continues on stand sharing the descriptive details of evidence found in the Diddy raid of his Miami Beach home. This is Day 8 of Diddy's trial.  Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime and today STS host Joel Waldman gives us a full recap of all the important highlights and key evidence from testimony this morning.  Witnesses include...

Today's testimony gives descriptive detail of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lifestyle, his "freak offs" and what federal agents found when they raided his home. This is Day 7 of Diddy's trial.  Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime and tonight, attorneys and psychologists will analyze, assess and weigh the importance of the new details.  Today four witnesses...

Diddy's Former Assistant is on the stand and he's not holding back about what he witnessed; the fear and the intensity of the lifestyle Diddy created. And Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilio, takes an aggressive approach on the cross examination.  Surviving The Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime. In this episode, STS Host Joel Waldman breaks down all the court t...

Two witnesses take the stand and speak out about the abuse, disturbing behavior and violence they witnessed and experienced from Diddy, but is this all enough to prove Diddy is guilty of the charges? Danity Kane's Dawn Richard & Cassie's former Friend, Kerry Morgan, gave raw and detailed testimony about their interactions and hanging with Diddy.  Surviving The Survivor is the show that brings you...

In this episode of Surviving The Survivor, Joel & STS #BestGuests explain and dissect the latest motions (now published online), what's happening now and what's next as Donna goes on trial soon for the murder of her ex son-in-law.  Matriarch Donna Adelson is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. The Florida S...

In the second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial witness Danity Kane Singer Dawn Richard returns to stand and today she's up against the Defense in a heated Cross Examination.  Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime. In this LIVE Diddy episode STS Host Joel Waldman will break down the very latest testimony and share the most important det...

New Orleans JailBreak has all agencies on a manhunt for 7 inmates after a total of 10 escaped a jail on Friday of this week. The escapees still on the loose are suspects gacing murder, domestic abuse and burglar charges. And law enforcement officials say someone helped them on the inside...  Authorities said that some fugitives may have already left the city or Louisiana, and they are urging the p...

On Day 5 of Diddy's Trial cross examination of Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura, continues plus more witness testimony ahead. The defense hones in on consent, the relationship of Diddy and Cassie and their mindset as they participated in "freak offs," while the prosecutor's emphasis remains on Cassie's story and credibility.  Welcome to this special episode of Surviving the Survivor, live from NYC, wher...

In Day 4 of the Diddy trial, Defense attorneys cross examine diddy's ex and now, they're bringing in Cassie's own text to question her and her intentions.  In this episode of Surviving The Survivor, STS Host Joel Waldman gives us a closer look inside the courtroom as her reports from NYC alongside a panel of expert #BestGuests .  Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and se...