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In-person jury selection will soon get underway in the federal racketeering and sex crimes trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Recent court filings appear to indicate that the defense plans to call a doctor to talk about diminished mental capacity in relation to heavy drinking or drug use. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani.

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Manhattan attorney and financial advisor Ryan Hemphill faces a 116-count indictment, over accusations that he lured women to his apartment and then engaged in sadistic abuse. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has gruesome details from the charging documents and gets insight into what’s next in this legal saga with former Florida state’s attorney Dave Aronberg.

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A blizzard in Massachusetts. A Boston police officer found dead in the snow. His girlfriend, Karen Read, accused of murder. 

After last year's mistrial left the country divided, the courtroom drama is back in the spotlight—this time with higher stakes, new prosecutors, and explosive evidence emerging as the case unfolds in real time.

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Samuel Whittemore allegedly murdered his wife, Margaux, and injured his mother during a visit to his parents' home in Readfield, Maine back in February. Now a judge has made a decision about the next step in the legal process. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, and former CIA agent Jack Rice.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is just weeks away from his federal trial on sex crimes and racketeering charges in New York. During a pre-trial hearing, prosecutors revealed several shocking new details about the disgraced music mogul. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got caught up on the latest courtroom developments with correspondent Elizabeth Millner, who was in the courtroom.

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When Tayvin Galanakis, then 19, was pulled over by police in Newton, Iowa in 2022 for leaving his high beams on, officers suspected he might be under the influence. Galanakis eventually did a breath test, which registered no alcohol in his system. Despite that, the officers arrested him anyway. Now a judge has ruled the city and officers cannot use qualified immunity as a defense in a civil case Galanakis filed against the...

Former NFL superstar turned commentator and podcaster Shannon Sharpe is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault from a Jane Doe, who is suing him for $50 million. Sharpe’s legal team released alleged text messages from Jane Doe to Sharpe, saying the alleged victim’s own words show their sexual contact was consensual. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the texts and newly leaked audio with litigator and criminal de...

Sean “Diddy” Combs wants one of the most important pieces of evidence against him to be banned from trial. Combs’ defense team claims the surveillance video of Combs allegedly beating his ex Casandra Ventura as she tried to escape has been manipulated too many times to be considered authentic. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest.

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Controversial civil attorney Tony Buzbee is targeting another prominent male celebrity with a lawsuit. This time, former NFL superstar Shannon Sharpe is named as the defendant. The $50 million lawsuit, filed on behalf of Jane Doe, claims Sharpe was abusive and manipulative and raped her on at least two occasions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes over details from the lawsuit with civil attorney John Clune, who specializes ...

Christopher Taulbee, 19, allegedly confessed to Kentucky authorities that he killed his ex-girlfriend Dixieana Brainard and her new boyfriend Charles “Chuckie” Callaway. After the brutal crime, which reportedly happened in front of the baby Taulbee shared with Brainard, Taulbee was found naked and covered in blood. He reportedly told police he would tell them exactly what happened. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight o...

Miriam Yarimi, 32, entered a not guilty plea to twenty charges this week in a Brooklyn courtroom, after police say she blew through a red light, slamming her Audi into a mother and three children in the crosswalk. According to first responders and investigators, Yarimi made several bizarre statements following the crash. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look with criminal defense attorney Paul Townsend.

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For years, Hayim Nissim Cohen presented himself as an Orthodox Jewish rabbi to his thousands of TikTok followers. He told Jewish news outlets that he wanted to “save” Jewish children from non-Jewish homes, so he adopted nine boys. But Texas prosecutors say he was actually abusing the children and now he’s going to prison. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with trial attorney Jeffrey B. Simon about the charges against him a...

The federal trial for disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to get underway in May, but the rapper’s defense attorneys say the trial needs to be pushed back. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the possibilities with celebrity criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen.

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In a recent development, Joseph Manzaro, who filed a civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs alleging sexual assault at a 2015 Miami party, has amended his complaint to remove references to Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Initially named as witnesses, the couple's legal team provided evidence confirming they were not at the party. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber delves into the details of this case and its implications.

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Two people in Michigan, Amanda Maison and Maurice Houle, are facing murder charges for allegedly killing Maison’s three-year-old son Matthew. The toddler was found dead in his bed in February of 2018, but prosecutors didn’t arrest the former couple until years later. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest on case with trial attorney Sam Bassett.

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Shakeira Rucker’s remains were found in a storage unit rented by her estranged husband, Cory Hill, in November 2023. Now, Hill could potentially face the death penalty for murder. But his attorneys aren’t going down without a fight. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on multiple crime scenes allegedly connected to Hill, as well as the fight to have critical evidence thrown out.

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Louisville mother Breanna Lair and her boyfriend Jacob Sneed have both been arrested, after Lair’s 3-year-old ended up in the emergency room with severe burns to his hands. An investigation revealed that Sneed allegedly held the toddler’s hands and forearms in the scalding water. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight on Kentucky investigations from Bullitt County Col. Alex Payne.

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When Michael McCoy broke up with his girlfriend, Pennsylvania district court judge Sonya McKnight, and told her she had to move out of his home, he says she refused. After a week of resistance, prosecutors say McKnight came up to McCoy while he was sleeping and shot him in the head. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with with Texas judge Brandon Birmingham about how McCoy’s own testimony helped convict his ex.

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Seventeen-year-old social media celebrity Piper Rockelle has millions of fans on just about any platform you can think of. But with fame and money have come disturbing accusations and very real concerns about what’s going on behind-the-scenes. A civil complaint filed in California accused the teen’s mother, Tiffany Smith, of exploitation and abuse. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the most shocking accusations revealed in a...