Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams
When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams cross-examines news-making cases and famous faces to peer into the court of law. Each week attorney Eboni K. Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what’s on the docket in American justice and what’s not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments for us all to navigate a rigged system. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances
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It's about that time! Diddy’s in court facing accusations that go way beyond the headlines including forced medical procedures on alleged victims, plus Trump’s out here with orders to change not only HBCUs and how they get funded but higher education at-large (Shout out to Harvard University for standing their ground though!). What does all this mean for Black folks in America? What does this mean for the future of education? We’re...
The headlines are heavy, and the stakes are high. Shannon Sharpe is under fire with new lawsuits painting a troubling picture of abuse and retaliation. Meanwhile, women judges across the country are demanding real protection as threats against their lives and families escalate. We’re breaking it all down — the cases, the climate, and the consequences for justice itself.
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Tyrese is back in court—this time trying to slash his child support payments while allegedly owing over $100k. Meanwhile, his ex is like, “Run me my money.” But the real drama? Congressional Republicans are out here plotting to gut the federal court system as we know it. We’re unpacking deadbeat antics, power plays, and what happens when people try to rewrite the rules that keep justice intact.
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Diddy’s pulling pages out of every playbook—trying to shape his defense team, subpoena Cassie’s private writings, and keep that assault footage off the record. But will it all hold up when trial kicks off May 2? And in a separate saga of law meets tech, a New York man tries to let an A.I. lawyer represent him… and gets swiftly shut down. We're talking celebrity strategy, legal boundaries, and the wild future of courtroom tech.
This week, the gavel came down with some side-eye. Trump’s bid to dodge a defamation case from the Exonerated Five? Denied. Meanwhile, Tashera Simmons—first lady of Ruff Ryders past—wins back child support but loses out on the music rights. We’re talking justice, legacy, and how Black folks keep fighting for what’s rightfully ours. From respect to residuals.
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We’re talking about legacy, labor, and control—on every level. Wendy Williams, once the queen of daytime talk, is now facing a judge who allegedly told her she’s done. But is that the court’s call to make? And in Texas, a new law says child support should start from conception—raising big questions about who carries the cost of parenthood before birth. From Black women’s autonomy to reproductive justice in red states, this episode ...
Kandi Burruss said "you not finna blame me PERSONALLY" and countersues her Blaze Steakhouse landlord. And Trump’s back on his "dictator for a day" talk—but is it still a joke and could he really get a 3rd term in office? Eboni and Dustin unpack the lawsuits, the laws, and what all this mess really means. Tap in.
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Cassie is naming names. No more Victim 1 — she’s testifying in Diddy’s upcoming sex trafficking trial, out loud and in full. Meanwhile, Young Thug just barely dodged a probation violation over a social media post that had prosecutors heated. Eboni and Dustin break down what Cassie’s testimony could mean for Diddy’s defense and what kind of legal leash Thug is really on. Get into it.
Actor Jesse Williams gets his kids'...heathcare. Donald Trump is testing his limits with the courts on his heels. This episode gets into the specifics of divorce and why Jesse Williams was seeking FULL custody of his children's heathcare. Eboni and Dustin break down just what is at stake and what the ramifications MIGHT be if Trump is held in contempt of court. Get into it.
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Lawsuits, paternity suits, thieves in suits, OH MY! Anthony Edwards' latest legal battles regarding paternity and his exes, and Black voters of Louisiana using their collective power to fight for their representation and rights... Eboni and Dustin dig IN!
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Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.
Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw
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Eboni and Dustin discuss the indictment of Cortney Merrits, husband of former Congresswoman Cori Bush, on charges of PPP loan fraud. They delve into the implications for Cori Bush, discuss the risks of doing business with spouses, and recount similar controversies. Then they explore the possibility of criminal contempt charges against Donald Trump and potential consequences for his administration's defiance of court orders, includi...
Eboni and Dustin discuss Quinta Brunson's split from her husband of 3 years and the definition of a post-nup. Because no matter how you do it, you need to cover all your financial bases when it comes to getting married or ending a marriage! And rounding out this episode, Eboni sounds off on the law firm that has caved to the current administration's demands and what it could mean for the legal profession in America and the rest of ...
Wendy Williams has been making the rounds telling her story (and very coherently, might we add). Eboni and Dustin walk through what has been happening with the conservatorship and why she needs to be freed from both her guardian and the conservatorship ASAP, no Rocky. We also report on a very odd story of the white Georgia woman who was inseminated with the wrong embryo and what the legal ramifications could be there. Yikes.
Everything came up roses for Teyana Taylor in her divorce from Iman Shumpert. Eboni and Dustin talk all things divorce proceedings and why genitalia does not matter when it comes to divvying up the money. Also, we get to the nitty gritty when it comes to the Trump administration's barrage of rollbacks, layoffs, and general f*ckery and the judges who are saving the day from the madness.
The news cycle is moving fast but we're keeping you all the way up to date. Developments in the the tragic hazing death of young Caleb Wilson at Southern University have brought Eboni to a very real and perhaps controversial conclusion about The Divine 9. And Jay-Z's recent round of lawsuits against a Jane Doe has got everyone talking about what to do when lies are told about being assaulted. Let's jump right on in.
News of Josiah Bell circling back around to hit up our beloved Jurnee Smollett for MORE money post-divorce has got the internet streets talking. And so does streamer/rapper DDG's new song and online rant about allegedly being kept from seeing his son with Halle Bailey. Eboni and Dustin break down the ins, outs, ups, downs of these two headlines and what's REALLY going on.
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Another DUI - at YOUR age? Come on, sis. Eboni and Dustin talk all things Karen Huger of RHOP fame and the DUI that has landed her some time in The Clink. We also cover the terrible tragedy of the Southern University student, Caleb Wilson, who died while allegedly participating in a fraternity ritual recently. Eboni gives deeper insight into the practices of the Divine 9 and what they have been doing over the course of years to end...
Diddy's defense team is one (Black) man down and Eboni and Dustin walking through why a respected Black attorney has decided to withdraw from the high-profile case. We also take a look at the Manhattan police officer who was charged with whipping her son and Tamera Mowry's husband's not-so-coded racist rant. It's....a lot. But we are all over it. Get into it with us!
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Can't seem to do the news these days with Diddy headlining. So, this week we're talking about the new defense (that's as old as time) that the mogul's legal team is making in his ongoing case. It's a bit of a history lesson you won't want to miss.
Eboni and Dustin also give their thoughts on A$AP Rocky's enormous courtroom win this week.
AND New York Governor Kathy Hochul's big decision when it comes to Mayor Eric Adams, his allegia...
Guess who's back? And Eboni and Dustin get right to work on this first episode of Holding Court's fourth season. On this episode cover everything from the dismissal of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' bribery charges, the amazing judges doing the Lord's work blocking some of Trump's most egregious executive orders (thanks Biden!), and A$AP Rocky's courtroom outburst. Get into it because we already are.
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