Trial By Jury: Diddy

Trial By Jury: Diddy

After thirty years in the media spotlight, there are no cameras at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. So, let CNN anchor and chief legal analyst Laura Coates take you inside the courtroom. On Trial by Jury: Diddy, she'll shine a light on every move that matters in Diddy's trial for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Episodes

Why Diddy Won’t Testify

June 23, 2025 • 25 mins
The end is in sight in the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizbeth Wagmeister brings us her big scoop of the day: Diddy himself won’t testify. She explains what experts say is the reason. Then, Laura Coates catches up with BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, host of Diddy On Trial, who helps break down the prosecution’s case so far — what’s worked in their favor, and where they m...
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What Happened To Juror No. 6?

June 17, 2025 • 27 mins
All eyes were on the jury in the courtroom of the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial this week after juror No. 6 was dismissed. Former federal prosecutor and white-collar defense attorney Gene Rossi explains why he was booted just as the prosecution gets ready to rest its case — and why the defense is up in arms about it. He also shares why his opinion has shifted when it comes to which side has the upper hand. Plus, CNN entertainment corres...
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Kanye’s Cameo in Court

June 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Rapper Kanye West showed up at court today to support Sean “Diddy” Combs, putting a spotlight on the role of fame and celebrity in this trial. We get an update on the circus that ensued at the courthouse today. Then entertainment lawyer Lisa Bonner weighs in on the fifth week of testimony and whether Diddy’s larger-than-life persona will work in favor of the prosecution — or the defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
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Decoding Diddy's Jury

June 12, 2025 • 24 mins
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's most vocal supporters in the music business. Elizabeth Wagmeister reports on Ye making his presence felt around the trial. Then, a former girlfriend of Diddy known as “Jane” finished her testimony by hugging prosecutors and defense attorneys. Laura Coates wondered how that would land in court, so she called jury expert Faye Honig for an insider’s view. Learn more about you...
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Biggie’s Lawyer Weighs in on Diddy’s Case

June 10, 2025 • 20 mins
As the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs enters its second month, we get the latest from the courtroom, including details of a tense exchange during cross-examination of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend "Jane." Then: What’s it like to sit across from Diddy in a deposition? And if he takes the stand in his criminal trial, what would his lawyers want him to say? Laura talks to Perry Sanders, Jr., defense attorney and former lawyer for the estate of t...
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The Price of Pleasing Diddy: Recapping Week Four

June 6, 2025 • 28 mins
If Cassie’s turn on the stand was shocking, the marathon testimony we heard from the witness known only as "Jane" in week four of the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs was jaw-dropping. Laura and CNN Entertainment Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister break down major moments and walk us through how the prosecution is mounting their racketeering and sex trafficking case, from accusations of drugs in checked luggage, a "love contract," and e...
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A Warning for Diddy

June 5, 2025 • 21 mins
It’s been a busy fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal trial: a woman dangling from a 17th floor balcony, the threat of Combs being removed from the courtroom for nodding a the jury, and a new alleged victim on the stand known as “Jane.” Our guest is Joe Tacopina, former attorney for President Trump and the rapper A$AP Rocky, who breaks down the legal risks of the testimony and the courtroom conduct. Learn more about your ad ...
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Bonus Episode: Suge Knight Weighs In From Prison

June 1, 2025 • 13 mins
This week, Laura interviewed Marion “Suge” Knight about the ongoing trial of his longtime music industry rival Sean “Diddy” Combs. Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year-sentence on a manslaughter charge, talked from a prison phone about the way the industry takes advantage of artists, what has and hasn’t surprised him about the allegations against Combs, and why he thinks the prosecution’s efforts might fail. We bring you thei...
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How Sean Became Diddy

May 30, 2025 • 25 mins
The third week of the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs brought more explosive testimony from several key witnesses, including a former assistant identified to the court only with a pseudonym, “Mia,” who claimed the rapper physically and sexually assaulted her repeatedly during her eight years working for him. On today’s show, we hear why her testimony might be some of the most important in the case. And Laura interviews...
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Diddy and Cassie: 'The Punisher's' Perspective

May 28, 2025 • 37 mins
Sharay Hayes, the exotic dancer known by his stage name "The Punisher," took the stand last week during the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial to testify about what he did, saw and heard during the so-called “freak-offs” he was paid to participate in. Today, he sits down with CNN’s Laura Coates to give us a candid telling of his encounters with Diddy and Cassie Ventura. Plus, we hear the latest on testimony from a close associate of both Did...
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Blown-Up Cars and Backstage Secrets

May 22, 2025 • 30 mins
As the second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering trial came to an end, all eyes turned to another entertainer, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, whose explosive testimony about Diddy included allegations of a burned-out Porsche and a frightened dog. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister joins Laura Coates to break it all down, and we revisit a conversation with Diddy’s former makeup artist, Mylah Morales, which was re...
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An Expert Explains Why Survivors Stay Silent

May 21, 2025 • 26 mins
As the second week of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ racketeering and sex trafficking trial unfolds, the abuse and coercion alleged by Combs’ ex-girlfriend has been in the spotlight. Laura Coates speaks with Dr. Lisa Fontes, a professor and expert on intimate partner violence and coercive control, to unpack what the jury heard and what it reveals about the prosecution’s strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
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Inside Diddy’s World: What His Assistant Saw

May 20, 2025 • 23 mins
As week two of the RICO and sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs continues, Laura Coates sits down with Suzi Siegel, one of Combs’ former assistants, to hear more about what went down in Diddy’s world behind the scenes. Plus, we learn from CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister about a key piece of testimony from Cassie Ventura’s mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Cassie's Testimony Rocked Week One of Diddy's Trial

May 16, 2025 • 29 mins
Laura Coates catches entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister just after court concludes for the week for a breakdown of the most important moments and the biggest shocks from the first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. They get into Cassie Ventura’s emotional testimony, the potential impact of the settlements she’s now disclosed, and the surprising testimony from another witness that puts the case i...
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Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot?

May 14, 2025 • 21 mins
On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara. Learn more about...
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Violence, Fear and “Freak-offs”: Cassie Takes the Stand

May 13, 2025 • 14 mins
On the second day of Diddy’s federal trial, all eyes turned to star witness Cassie Ventura. The singer, once signed to Bad Boy records, had a complex relationship with Diddy marked by abuse. But will the jury see her only as a victim? We’ll ask one of Bill Cosby’s former attorneys, Monique Pressley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bad Boy? Opening Arguments in the Diddy Trial

May 12, 2025 • 21 mins
The federal racketeering and prostitution trial against rap star and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs got underway in New York on Monday. In our new series Trial By Jury, we bring you an inside look into the explosive opening arguments and the shock waves the trial is sending through the music world. CNN’s Laura Coates sits down with music journalist and culture critic Touré to dig into how this trial is reshaping Diddy’s legacy. Learn ...
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