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&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the options with R. Kelly prosecutor Nadia Shihata. PLEASE SUPPORT TH...
Oct 16, 2024•23 min•Ep 785•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your ...
Oct 16, 2024•21 min•Ep 784•Transcript available on Metacast 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 later diagnosed with a brain tumor you may qualify for compensation. Visit https://www.Deposhotclaims...
Oct 14, 2024•25 min•Ep 783•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Ben Chew. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/lc...
Oct 11, 2024•24 min•Ep 782•Transcript available on Metacast 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 defense attorney Natalie Whittingham-Burrell. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at...
Oct 11, 2024•27 min•Ep 781•Transcript available on Metacast 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 discuss some behind-the-scenes details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at http...
Oct 11, 2024•24 min•Ep 780•Transcript available on Metacast Killer brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez are back in the headlines after Netflix released the latest season of the anthology series “Monsters.” The privileged brothers killed their parents, Lyle and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. But how many liberties did producers take in the fictional series? Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber separates fact from fiction. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim ...
Oct 10, 2024•19 min•Ep 778•Transcript available on Metacast Maria Duarte, a mental health professional in the Miami, Florida area, was found incompetent to stand trial on trafficking charges. Police say Duarte met a 15-year-old girl at a hotel and lured her to her hotel room, where she was allegedly assaulted. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with law enforcement instructor Sunny Slaughter. Aisling: https://aislingforlife.com/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfi...
Oct 10, 2024•19 min•Ep 779•Transcript available on Metacast Natalee Cramer was just 15 when she says she left her seat next to her father at a Dallas Mavericks game in search of marijuana. She would end up being kidnapped, raped repeatedly, and sold into a sex trafficking operation in another state. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Natalee’s parents, Kyle and Brooke Morris, about the teen's experience, her rescue, and the search for justice. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsid...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min•Ep 777•Transcript available on Metacast A judge decided that there’s enough evidence against Wisconsin teacher Madison Bergmann to proceed to trial. The former elementary school teacher allegedly had sexual contact with one of her 5th grade students. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs deeper into the criminal complaint against Bergmann with attorney David Ring. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. HOST: Jesse Web...
Oct 09, 2024•21 min•Ep 776•Transcript available on Metacast Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents, Jose and Kitty, in 1989. While prosecutors argued that the Menendez brothers were spoiled rich kids who wanted their inheritance, the brothers say the parents abused them sexually for years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes a new development in their case more than 30 years later with attorney and former prosecutor Mari Henderson. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can su...
Oct 09, 2024•27 min•Ep 775•Transcript available on Metacast Sean “Diddy” Combs is dealing with multiple federal and state civil lawsuits, on top of the criminal charges a grand jury recommended last month. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber checked for updates on the cases and has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/LCSidebar HOST: Jesse Weber:...
Oct 08, 2024•39 min•Ep 774•Transcript available on Metacast As sexual assault lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs started to roll in at the end of 2023, the rapper was also dealing with a separate suit against the alcohol company Diageo. Combs claimed they didn’t pay enough attention to the brands he represented because he’s Black. But when accusations started becoming public, the suit came to an end. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at the lawsuit, the outcomes, and the implications with criminal defense and civil rights attorney Tyler Bailey. P...
Oct 08, 2024•25 min•Ep 773•Transcript available on Metacast Internet sleuths have unearthed an Instagram video that Sean “Diddy” Combs posted in 2020 to advertise for his dance-a-thon fundraiser. As Combs now faces charges as part of a federal trafficking investigation, there have been questions about who the girl is and her actual connection to Combs. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with Eva Sullivan to discuss it. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon...
Oct 08, 2024•18 min•Ep 772•Transcript available on Metacast Janice Combs, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, released a statement over the weekend condemning the public and media for what she called “lies and misconceptions” concerning her son. Combs is in a New York jail as he faces federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes what she has to say with Beverly Hills attorney Mitra Ahouraian. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a clai...
Oct 07, 2024•19 min•Ep 771•Transcript available on Metacast Just in the last few days, Sean “Diddy” Combs got a new court date in his racketeering and sex trafficking case, his mother released a statement condemning his treatment, and a former associate claimed she has an A-list celebrity’s secret sex tape. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reacts to the latest details with trial attorney Wayne Dennison. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without havi...
Oct 07, 2024•28 min•Ep 770•Transcript available on Metacast Sean “Diddy” Combs and Elon Musk are two of the richest people in the United States. But as Combs sits behind bars on racketeering and sex crime charges, there’s renewed scrutiny of their relationship. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner spoke with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani about Musk’s prior comments concerning the rapper. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas....
Oct 04, 2024•20 min•Ep 769•Transcript available on Metacast The Florida woman accused of zipping up a suitcase with her boyfriend inside heads to trial next week. Ahead of that, her defense attorney tried to get a huge piece of evidence against his client thrown out. Boone claims she didn’t know her rights when police questioned her, but the detective doing the interview says that’s not the case. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down the arguments and the judge’s ruling. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can chec...
Oct 04, 2024•21 min•Ep 768•Transcript available on Metacast Terryon Thomas, 20, goes by the moniker “Mr. Prada” on social media. He has now been officially charged with murder after Dr. Nicholas Abraham, a therapist in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, was found dead nearly 60 miles away. Police say his body was wrapped in a tarp and partially hidden in a wooded area along a road. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner analyzes what could be at the root of Thomas’s alleged crime spree with Shari Botwin, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma expert. PLEA...
Oct 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 765•Transcript available on Metacast Deputies at a jail intake facility in Arizona were shocked when a male inmate was caught crawling backwards across a waiting room. Justin Avery was behind bars on allegations that he sexually assaulted five women on a college campus. Authorities say he admitted he planned to rape the female inmate. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the wild surveillance video with prison consultant Justin Paperny. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out ...
Oct 03, 2024•12 min•Ep 767•Transcript available on Metacast Music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is behind one of the bombshell civil lawsuits filed against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in the last year. His attorney has now filed a motion to keep their lawsuit alive as Combs faces sex crime and trafficking charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest motion. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To ...
Oct 03, 2024•20 min•Ep 766•Transcript available on Metacast A Texas attorney says thousands of people have approached his law firm with claims against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rapper who now faces federal sex trafficking charges. Tony Buzbee says he plans to bring individual lawsuits on behalf of 120 alleged victims, including 25 people who say they were minors when they were assaulted. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest accusations with trial attorney and child advocate Christa Ramey. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at...
Oct 02, 2024•20 min•Ep 764•Transcript available on Metacast Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly continued to hold “Freak Off” sex sessions involving sex workers despite likely knowing he was under investigation by federal prosecutors. The hours-long sexual performances reportedly involved trafficked sex workers, drugs, and lots of baby oil. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest with trial attorney Jennifer El-Kadi. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 c...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min•Ep 763•Transcript available on Metacast Christian “King” Combs has shown support for his father Sean “Diddy” Combs both in court and online as the music mogul faces racketeering and sex crimes charges. But King Combs, who is following in his father’s footsteps and pursuing a rap career, is facing sexual assault accusations of his own. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the father-son legal dynamic with trial attorney Fortunato Perri. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an ...
Sep 30, 2024•22 min•Ep 762•Transcript available on Metacast Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ rap lyrics are getting a closer look following his indictment on sex crimes and racketeering charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Doug Weinstein, attorney for Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick in the YSL RICO trial in Atlanta, about the impact those lyrics could have, if any, on his case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to l...
Sep 27, 2024•20 min•Ep 761•Transcript available on Metacast Many of the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his federal criminal indictment have direct correlations with a civil lawsuit filed by his ex, Cassie Ventura. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the bombshell, multimillion dollar lawsuit that Combs settled within 24 hours. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.c...
Sep 26, 2024•20 min•Ep 760•Transcript available on Metacast Christopher Todd’s latest book, purportedly full of Kim Porter’s deepest secrets about her lover, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has rocketed to number one on Amazon. But Porter’s loved ones say the book is completely fabricated. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber confronts Todd about the wild theories he put to paper. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your c...
Sep 25, 2024•32 min•Ep 759•Transcript available on Metacast Since Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested and charged in federal court, interview clips and social media posts are starting to resurface. Many take on a whole new meaning given the accusations of sex crimes charges he’s facing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at some of them with digital forensics expert Heather Barnhart. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to ...
Sep 24, 2024•26 min•Ep 758•Transcript available on Metacast The criminal indictment against music and business mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs offers disturbing details about the rapper’s so-called “freak off” sessions, including information about video taping, drug use, and one thousand bottles of baby oil and lubricant. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at what the indictment and bail argument letters reveal about the “freak offs.” PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can subm...
Sep 23, 2024•20 min•Ep 757•Transcript available on Metacast Zachary Scheich, 27, will spend at least 40 years behind bars after entering a guilty plea to sex crimes charges. Nebraska authorities say Scheich was able to enroll in two different high schools while impersonating a 17-year-old. He then befriended young girls and coerced them into sending him nude photos. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber discusses this twist on the idea of sexual predators with Anna Sonoda, a licensed clinical social worker and author of the book "Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How...
Sep 22, 2024•20 min•Ep 756•Transcript available on Metacast 
