As the trial of the US vs. Sean "Diddy" Combs comes to an end, the Trial of Diddy podcast is just getting started! Majorie Hernandez & Germania Rodriguez-Poleo speak with former SDNY prosecutor Jen Beidel, and former Burlington prosecutor David Gelman. We are unpacking everything! Where did the prosecution go wrong? Where did the defense get it right? Were the jurors "over it?" Did they focus too much on baby oil? and last but not least... Can someone tell us what a RICO truly is? Our Listen...
Jul 04, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Music Mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy was found guilty of two counts under the federal Mann Act for transporting people, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in prostitution. Join Kayla Brantley & Marjorie Hernandez, outside of the courthouse in the middle of the action, and Dan Bates, court reporter, who has sat through all eight grueling weeks of trial, as they react to the verdict and talk about what...
Jul 02, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 53
We are in the midst of a verdict watch as the jury in the US v. Sean "Diddy" Combs deliberates to decide his fate! Every moment feels like judgment day has arrived! Kayla and Germania are back together to take us through the closing arguments from both sides, which will influence the jury's big decision. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (star...
Jul 01, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We are in the midst of closing arguments, and the prosecution is putting together all the pieces of the Comb’s Enterprises puzzle. Before closing began, the defense attempted to get an acquittal, which was denied by the judge, but did sway the prosecution just a bit. Kayla and Luke will break down what this all means for Diddy’s fate and give some insight into the opening of the prosecution’s closing. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 ...
Jun 27, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We are almost at the finish line, and things are getting very real for Sean “Diddy” Combs. With all of the jury matters settled, for now, the court heard from Brendan Paul, the former Syracuse athlete and Combs Enterprises assistant, who has been marked as Diddy’s “drug mule.” We have word-for-word Brendan’s testimony of what it was like working for Diddy, up until the very last day of his employment, which was also the day he was arrested. The jury also gets an up-close and personal view of mes...
Jun 24, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 50
We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it’s been interesting to say the least. There have been multiple juror issues this week with juror #6 being dismissed for inconsistencies, and juror #7 being questioned. In addition, there was a juror who was too sick to make it to trial, so the court was adjourned. So, in our 6th week, we are missing two days of trial, but that doesn’t mean that listeners are missing any parts of the Trial of Diddy. This episode brings an exclusive interv...
Jun 20, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs; and the jury members are getting an up-close and personal glimpse into the notorious freak-offs, aka “King Nights.” The court hears from Diddy’s former assistant, Jonathan Perez, who gives very specific information on what the setup and clean up were like for the King Nights. We hear all about what happened when one of the King Night videos was leaked to employees and how Diddy’s right-hand woman, Kristina Khorram, recorded conversations with ...
Jun 17, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 48
At the tail end of week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, Diddy’s defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, is holding Jane’s feet to the fire on written proof that she orchestrated and suggested freak-offs multiple times in their relationship. We get a first-hand glimpse into the chemistry between Jane and Diddy, as he refers to her as his “crack pipe,” in a voice note that we play in the episode. It comes as no surprise that Diddy is/was addicted, because Jane admits to the court that she STILL LOVES HI...
Jun 13, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We are now in week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and also waist deep into the testimony of the anonymous former ex-girlfriend of Diddy known as Jane. Jane has opened Pandora’s Box and given us all the details on the ins and outs of her relationship with Diddy. From Freak Offs, to broken promises, and podcast lies to sextortion, the details of this relationship are shocking, gut-wrenching, and all right here on The Trial of Diddy. Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witne...
Jun 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 46
At the tail end of week 4 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, with only a few weeks left, we have learned so much about the man they call “Puff.” We even learn that Puff believes that he is the “...devil” himself! Cassie’s friend Bryanna Bongolan took the stand this week to give her account of Diddy dangling her from a 17th floor balcony. While Bryanna had heart pounding testimony, the defense team did not take any of her words as law! Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witness...
Jun 06, 2025•19 min
We are now in week 4 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it's getting feisty. Mia, the anonymous former assistant who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Diddy not once, but four times, has been getting grilled by the tough-as-nails Brian Steele. The snark was at an all-time high, with Brian chiming in at the end of all of Mia’s answers with, “Are You Done?!” We’ve also seen an outsider make their way into the courthouse to fan out for Diddy. We will deep dive into all of that and more o...
Jun 03, 2025•26 min
We are still in week 3 and have learned so much about what it means to work for Diddy! We are also learning about alleged “destroyed” evidence that almost caused a MISTRIAL! Two former assistants have taken the stand this week, Capricorn Clark and an assistant, going by the pseudonym “Mia,” to disclose all of the alleged abuse, kidnapping, and misconduct they experienced as employees of Bad Boy Entertainment and Revolt TV. Listen in for the verbatim account of everything that occurred during Cap...
May 30, 2025•20 min
As we enter week 3 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, we are starting with testimony from Diddy’s former assistant, Capricorn Clark, who recounts several threats that were made on her life during her time working for Diddy. As this explosive testimony is heard, we sit down with attorney David Gelman, who unpacks how well the prosecution is doing at making their racketeering and trafficking case. Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witnesses and so much more. Our Listener Survey...
May 27, 2025•22 min
We are back with another day in court for Diddy, who has recently been described as a “Marvel Supervillain” by our latest witness, Kid Cudi. Kid Cudi took the stand on Thursday to give all the details on his brief relationship with Cassie and Diddy’s reaction to finding out about the two of them. We also revisit the testimony from Sharay Hayes, aka “The Punisher”, a stripper hired by Diddy and Cassie for some of the many freak-offs. Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witnesse...
May 23, 2025•30 min
With Cassie Ventura finally off the stand, The Trial of Diddy is getting a barrage of witnesses on a daily basis to corroborate everything we have heard so far. Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard is first up to the stand, being grilled by the defense on whether or not she can keep her stories straight. Cassie’s former best friend, Kerry Morgan, testified about the time she had spent with Diddy and Cassie together, as well as her own run-ins with Diddy. We also revisit some of the most talked-about momen...
May 21, 2025•36 min
Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend has been on the stand for 3 days in a row giving her gut-wrenching testimony into their decade long relationship, and the alleged abuse she experienced at his hand. It’s now the defense’s turn to question Cassie about her claims, and for our listeners to get a word for word deep dive into all of the details. Listen in as Attorney’s Emily Anne Johnson and Anna Estevao, take Cassie back to the years of 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2023 in great detail. The Trial of Di...
May 16, 2025•37 min
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is on day 2 of his long-awaited trial. Both the prosecution and defense came out swinging with impactful and brutally candid opening statements focused on the victims, but in a VERY different way! Today is the first day that the jury is laying eyes on the catalyst of this case, Cassie Ventura, as she testifies, constantly reliving some of the most horrific experiences in her life. Listen in as we give you word-for-word testimony from witnesses Daniel Phillip and Cassie Vent...
May 13, 2025•25 min
The day has finally arrived! The jury has been selected, and the defense and prosecution have given their opening statements. Ahead of our verbatim trial coverage, Kayla and Germania are giving a brief rundown of what all occurred today in the case of the US vs. Sean “P.Diddy” Combs. As we head towards our transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial listeners a word-for-word account of all the details taking place in the courtroom on Tuesday, May 13th. The ...
May 12, 2025•15 min
As we finish out the week, the jury selection process continues for the case of the United States vs. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. In this episode, Renato Stabile, jury consultant and friend of the pod, joins Germania & Marjorie as we unpack why the judge has decided to finalize jury selection on Monday, the 12th, and when we will hear opening statements. Next week, we transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial listeners a word-for-word account of all the de...
May 09, 2025•27 min
It's day one of jury selection. As the defense, prosecution, and judge question and interview each of the prospective jurors, we get a glimpse into the kinds of inquiries that are being made, and what celebrity names are being brought up. We also announce the transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial listeners a word-for-word account of all the details taking place in the courtroom. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor M...
May 05, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Do not miss this episode with Sean Combs' childhood friend Tim Patterson. Tim was Diddy's intern at Uptown Records and became a record producer. Tim knows who Combs was as well as anyone. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on instagram @thetrial...
May 01, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Next week, The Trial returns, taking you inside three of the most explosive legal battles playing out across the globe. In the U.S.A., music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs stands accused of multiple charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, which he strongly denies. We'll be on the ground, reporting the facts as his trial unfolds in New York. In Australia, Erin Patterson will stand trial, accused of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, after allegedly serving poisonous m...
Apr 25, 2025•4 min
Don't miss this episode with Rochelle Keyhan, a former special victims prosecutor and founder of Collective Liberty, an organization dedicated to the eradication of sex trafficking The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email u...
Apr 25, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Super quick Bonus Episode with Marjorie digging into the news from today's court hearing - the main event being, the defense's motion was denied and the trial will definitely begin on May 5 with jury selection and May 12 for opening statements. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/55...
Apr 18, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week Kayla and Marjorie dig into the new addition to Diddy’s team, the tinned fish affair and catch up with legal commentator, trial lawyer and host of Crime Stories, Nancy Grace. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Ema...
Apr 17, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week Kayla and Marjorie dig into Cassie Ventura ’s decision to testify under her own name, some new victim testimonies and whether allegations of Diddy’s “Prior Bad Acts” should be admissible in court. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on inst...
Apr 10, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week Kayla and Marjorie catch up with attorney and Jury Selection specialist Renato Stabile to discover how and why the 12 people who will ultimately sit in judgement on Sean Combs are selected. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on instagram @...
Apr 04, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week Kayla and Marjorie catch up with Criminal Defense Lawyer David Gelman to talk about a rare legal victory for Diddy, the repercussions of that Kanye call and so much more. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters...
Mar 28, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail. Kayla and Marjorie explore every new development in this story each week, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy. This week they dig into former Diddy Chief of Staff Kristina Khorram’s explosive new statement and catch up with state and federal criminal law attorney Lou Shapiro. Don’t mi...
Mar 21, 2025•28 min
In this bonus episode, Marjorie discusses Diddy’s latest court appearance with reporter Daniel Bates, who was inside the courtroom during the rapper’s arraignment on a superseding indictment. Daniel describes Diddy’s “new look” and discusses the fight over the viral surveillance video that captured Diddy attacking Cassie at a LA hotel in 2016, which could be a key piece of evidence during the criminal trial. Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com ’s West Coast News Editor Marjor...
Mar 14, 2025•11 min
