June 30, 2025 • 7 mins
The jury, consisting of eight men and four women, is expected to begin deliberations on Monday morning, after receiving instructions from the presiding judge regarding the charges and how to interpret the evidence presented since mid-May.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Crime al art I mean see grace breaking crime needs.
Now we are in a verdict watch as we wait
for the Shawnhim's jury to hand down a verdict. Our
Nicole parton keeping an eye on the court room to
call Nancy.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Today's the day we wait for the jury to enter
the courthouse to begin deliberation. But according to the closing arguments,
it wasn't a case of sex trafficking. Rather, it was
portrayed by Sean Diddycombe's legal team as quote one of
the great modern love stories. In their closing arguments presented
to the jury on Friday, Comb's attorneys attempted to frame
(00:38):
the troubling allegations of violence, drugs, and orchestrated sexual encounters
as a reflection of a complicated yet passionate relationship. Following
weeks of testimonies detailing how Comb's allegedly cohersed women, including
his long term girlfriend Cassie Ventira, into sexual acts with
male escorts through intimidate and substance abuse, defense attorney Mark
(01:03):
Agnifilo emphasized the depth of Comb's and Ventira's connection, marred
only by jealousy and infidelity. He said, the crux of
the federal prosecution's case revolves around Combe's relationships with Ventira
and a woman identified as Jane. Prosecutors contend that Combs
romantically manipulated the women, pressuring them into prolonged sexual gatherings
(01:27):
known as freak golfs or hotel nights, and then resorting
to threats to silence them about his voyeuristic behavior. After
a lengthy five hour summary from the prosecution on Thursday,
Agnifilo fired back with a four hour rebuttal, which included
moments of mocking the prosecution's arguments, suggesting that law enforcement
(01:49):
had unjustly targeted Combs for his private sex life. Thank
goodness for the special response team, he said, they discovered
the baby oil and astro glass. Agnifilio mocked, alluding to
the numerous lubricants allegedly found at Combe's residence. The only
real crime here is in your personal sex life, he said.
(02:11):
He went on to maintain that Comb's is innocent of
the charges against him, which include running a criminal enterprise
tied to his sexual desires, asserting that all sexual interactions
were consensual. If convicted on all counts, Combs could face
a life sentence. The jury consisting of eight men, and
four women is expected to begin deliberations today after receiving
(02:32):
instructions from the presiding judge regarding the charges and how
to interpret the evidence presented since mid May. After hours
of defense arguments, prosecutor Maureen Comy addressed the jury, criticizing
the defense's implication that the women wanted it and urging
jurors to reject such logic. Quote, what we're discussing is
(02:54):
a dark hotel room, being awake for days, covered in oil,
often suffering from a urinary track infection, in heels, with
sore pelvic areas, engaging in sex for hours, including with strangers.
Komy stated, the defense would have you believe that Cassie
and Jane wanted this. That's absurd, she concluded. Comy asserted
(03:15):
that juris needed to find at least one instance where
Combe's knowingly used force, fraud or cohersion to gain compliance
from either Ventura or Jane to convict him of sex trafficking.
The defendant never anticipated that the women he mistreated would
find the courage to speak out, she concluded. For two
decades he evaded accountability for his actions, but that ends
(03:36):
here in this courtroom. So here we go, it's now
in the hands of the jury. Nancy. We will stay
on top of this and wait for the jury's verdict.
Speaker 3 (03:46):
Thanks Nicole more on crime and justice news after this.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
A shooting at a restaurant in Myrtle Beach has resulted
in one fatality and another individuals sustaining injuries. Authorities have
apprehended a suspect linked to the incident. During a press
briefing on Saturday, the Myrtle Beach Police Department identified the
alleged shooter as seventeen year old Evany McRae, who will
face charges as an adult. Officers responded to the scene
(04:19):
at Peach's Corner, located in the nine hundred block of
North Ocean Boulevard, around eleven to fifteen pm on Friday,
following reports of gunfire. Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting
was preceded by a confrontation between a restaurant employee and
another patron. Police, who were already patrolling the area, arrived
(04:39):
promptly on the scene. One victim was transported to the
hospital with injuries that are not life threatening, while the
second victim was pronounced dead from their wounds. The identities
of the victims have not yet been disclosed. Myrtle Beach
Police Chief Amy Prock addressed the residents of the area
and local leaders, emphasizing the need to confront violence. We
(05:02):
must concentrate on the issues of violence and ensure we
are addressing it effectively within the community, She said. It's
crucial that we work together with our legislators to tackle
these challenges, she said. Zion Atkinson, a visitor from West Virginia,
recounted the moment when he heard the shots ring out.
He said, people begin to run in every direction. A
(05:23):
tourist from Vermont expressed her concerns for her grandchildren. I
felt very unsafe in this moment. Up till now, Myrtle
Beach has always been a safe vacation spot, but in
this moment of violence, we ran. During the press conference,
police officials also discussed the existing curfew ordinance for miners
and the potential for revisions. We are currently reassessing the situation,
(05:47):
said the sheriff. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are
urging anyone with photographs or video footage of the incident
to reach out at eight four three nine point eight
one three eight two.
Speaker 3 (06:00):
Neighbors call Carrol County, Georgia cops after hearing a gunshot
from Jeremy Talbart's home. Inside, Cops find Talbert shot himself
when they informed the family. Cops discoverer Talbert has an
ex wife, Samantha, who hasn't been seen or heard of
in nearly two weeks. The couple had a history of
domestic violence, but Samantha's truck was parked in Talbert's driveway.
(06:21):
Samantha's daughter says she last spoke with mom Feb twenty five.
Cops find Samantha's phone was shut off not long after
that call, and no activity on bank accounts since. Samantha
Talbert five four shoulder length blonde hair missing nearly a month.
If you have info on Samantha Talbert, called Carrol County,
(06:42):
Georgia Sheriff's seven seven zero eight three zero five nine
one six.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
For the latest crime and justice use go to crimeonline
dot com and please join us for our daily podcast,
Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people,
especially children, and help solve unsolved homicides. With this primary
imancy Grace
Speaker 2 (07:08):
M hm mm hmm
Crime al art I mean see grace breaking crime needs.
Now we are in a verdict watch as we wait
for the Shawnhim's jury to hand down a verdict. Our
Nicole parton keeping an eye on the court room to
call Nancy.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Today's the day we wait for the jury to enter
the courthouse to begin deliberation. But according to the closing arguments,
it wasn't a case of sex trafficking. Rather, it was
portrayed by Sean Diddycombe's legal team as quote one of
the great modern love stories. In their closing arguments presented
to the jury on Friday, Comb's attorneys attempted to frame
(00:38):
the troubling allegations of violence, drugs, and orchestrated sexual encounters
as a reflection of a complicated yet passionate relationship. Following
weeks of testimonies detailing how Comb's allegedly cohersed women, including
his long term girlfriend Cassie Ventira, into sexual acts with
male escorts through intimidate and substance abuse, defense attorney Mark
(01:03):
Agnifilo emphasized the depth of Comb's and Ventira's connection, marred
only by jealousy and infidelity. He said, the crux of
the federal prosecution's case revolves around Combe's relationships with Ventira
and a woman identified as Jane. Prosecutors contend that Combs
romantically manipulated the women, pressuring them into prolonged sexual gatherings
(01:27):
known as freak golfs or hotel nights, and then resorting
to threats to silence them about his voyeuristic behavior. After
a lengthy five hour summary from the prosecution on Thursday,
Agnifilo fired back with a four hour rebuttal, which included
moments of mocking the prosecution's arguments, suggesting that law enforcement
(01:49):
had unjustly targeted Combs for his private sex life. Thank
goodness for the special response team, he said, they discovered
the baby oil and astro glass. Agnifilio mocked, alluding to
the numerous lubricants allegedly found at Combe's residence. The only
real crime here is in your personal sex life, he said.
(02:11):
He went on to maintain that Comb's is innocent of
the charges against him, which include running a criminal enterprise
tied to his sexual desires, asserting that all sexual interactions
were consensual. If convicted on all counts, Combs could face
a life sentence. The jury consisting of eight men, and
four women is expected to begin deliberations today after receiving
(02:32):
instructions from the presiding judge regarding the charges and how
to interpret the evidence presented since mid May. After hours
of defense arguments, prosecutor Maureen Comy addressed the jury, criticizing
the defense's implication that the women wanted it and urging
jurors to reject such logic. Quote, what we're discussing is
(02:54):
a dark hotel room, being awake for days, covered in oil,
often suffering from a urinary track infection, in heels, with
sore pelvic areas, engaging in sex for hours, including with strangers.
Komy stated, the defense would have you believe that Cassie
and Jane wanted this. That's absurd, she concluded. Comy asserted
(03:15):
that juris needed to find at least one instance where
Combe's knowingly used force, fraud or cohersion to gain compliance
from either Ventura or Jane to convict him of sex trafficking.
The defendant never anticipated that the women he mistreated would
find the courage to speak out, she concluded. For two
decades he evaded accountability for his actions, but that ends
(03:36):
here in this courtroom. So here we go, it's now
in the hands of the jury. Nancy. We will stay
on top of this and wait for the jury's verdict.
Speaker 3 (03:46):
Thanks Nicole more on crime and justice news after this.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
A shooting at a restaurant in Myrtle Beach has resulted
in one fatality and another individuals sustaining injuries. Authorities have
apprehended a suspect linked to the incident. During a press
briefing on Saturday, the Myrtle Beach Police Department identified the
alleged shooter as seventeen year old Evany McRae, who will
face charges as an adult. Officers responded to the scene
(04:19):
at Peach's Corner, located in the nine hundred block of
North Ocean Boulevard, around eleven to fifteen pm on Friday,
following reports of gunfire. Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting
was preceded by a confrontation between a restaurant employee and
another patron. Police, who were already patrolling the area, arrived
(04:39):
promptly on the scene. One victim was transported to the
hospital with injuries that are not life threatening, while the
second victim was pronounced dead from their wounds. The identities
of the victims have not yet been disclosed. Myrtle Beach
Police Chief Amy Prock addressed the residents of the area
and local leaders, emphasizing the need to confront violence. We
(05:02):
must concentrate on the issues of violence and ensure we
are addressing it effectively within the community, She said. It's
crucial that we work together with our legislators to tackle
these challenges, she said. Zion Atkinson, a visitor from West Virginia,
recounted the moment when he heard the shots ring out.
He said, people begin to run in every direction. A
(05:23):
tourist from Vermont expressed her concerns for her grandchildren. I
felt very unsafe in this moment. Up till now, Myrtle
Beach has always been a safe vacation spot, but in
this moment of violence, we ran. During the press conference,
police officials also discussed the existing curfew ordinance for miners
and the potential for revisions. We are currently reassessing the situation,
(05:47):
said the sheriff. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are
urging anyone with photographs or video footage of the incident
to reach out at eight four three nine point eight
one three eight two.
Speaker 3 (06:00):
Neighbors call Carrol County, Georgia cops after hearing a gunshot
from Jeremy Talbart's home. Inside, Cops find Talbert shot himself
when they informed the family. Cops discoverer Talbert has an
ex wife, Samantha, who hasn't been seen or heard of
in nearly two weeks. The couple had a history of
domestic violence, but Samantha's truck was parked in Talbert's driveway.
(06:21):
Samantha's daughter says she last spoke with mom Feb twenty five.
Cops find Samantha's phone was shut off not long after
that call, and no activity on bank accounts since. Samantha
Talbert five four shoulder length blonde hair missing nearly a month.
If you have info on Samantha Talbert, called Carrol County,
(06:42):
Georgia Sheriff's seven seven zero eight three zero five nine
one six.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
For the latest crime and justice use go to crimeonline
dot com and please join us for our daily podcast,
Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people,
especially children, and help solve unsolved homicides. With this primary
imancy Grace
Speaker 2 (07:08):
M hm mm hmm
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