The Trial: USA
Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. For ad-free listening to all of our shows, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Trial: USA breaks down the criminal cases dominating American courtrooms — and the national conversation.
In this episode, we focus on the capture and prosecution of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, following a covert U.S. operation that stunned the world. We explain how the mission was carried out, the federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face, what happened at...
In this episode of 'The Trial USA,' senior reporter Josh Boswell shares groundbreaking findings that potentially link two of America's most infamous cold cases: The Black Dahlia and the Zodiac Killer.
A cold case investigator claims to have cracked the Zodiac's cipher and identified a prime suspect - a former Marine with connections to both cases. We delve into the brutal details of both murders, explores the evidence tying our...
In Los Angeles, Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, has appeared in court accused of killing both of his parents inside their Brentwood home. Prosecutors are laying out what they say was a brutal attack, as investigators examine warning signs, family dynamics, and whether the death penalty could be in play.
We also bring you a major update from Brown University, where police say the suspect in last week’s campus shooti...
The Trial: USA is back! In this first episode of our new weekly show, we dive into the Brian Walshe murder trial, the most closely watched courtroom battle in the United States right now. Walshe is accused of killing his wife, Ana Walshe, before dismembering her body and disposing of her remains. Prosecutors say the case hinges not on eyewitnesses, but on a chilling trail of Google searches, surveillance footage, and forensic evide...
It's been a while since Caroline & Liz had time to catch up and say hello to you all, and with the launch of our exciting new Crime Desk newsletter, thought now was as good a time as any!
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In this FINAL episode of our Diddy series Kayla and Dan have all the drama from the courtroom in Manhattan as Sean Combs was jailed for over 4 years. In a hearing lasting for almost eight hours, including an emotional 12-minute plea from the defendant, the judge was not persuaded to release him. Instead he said violence against women had to be met with accountability. The judge also praised the bravery of the women who told the wor...
In this episode preview, Caroline chats to US correspondent Ruth Bashinsky about the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings after a judge ruled that first of its kind DNA evidence can be used in the trial. They discuss all the background to the case and more about the man accused - Rex Heuermann.
You'll find the full episode, and loads of other great true crime content, on Trial+.
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Diddy’s defense team is back at it with a relentless approach to keeping him out of prison. Day after day, the defense is requesting bail, acquittals, and even the potential of a re-trial.
In this episode, Germania and Kayla give up-to-the-hour updates on the latest proposals and memorandums coming out of the ever-evolving trial of Sean Combs.
The ladies sit down for an interview with attorney Arick Fudali of the ...
While we’re hard at work on the next series of The Trial USA, we wanted to share a gripping new true crime series from the Daily Mail team behind The Trial.
In On The Case: The Idaho Murders, award-winning journalist Laura Collins investigates the shocking murders of four college students in Idaho—and the man now facing life in prison, Bryan Kohberger. Featuring exclusive insights from bestselling author How...
As the trial for the US vs. Sean "Diddy" Combs comes to an end, Kayla and Germania are taking you back through all of the most notable moments of the trial.
We're going back in time to talk about how we got here, and why.
Unpacking the details in comparison with the charges and the verdict.
The trial may be over, but with more than 50 civil lawsuits waiting in the wings, we at The Trial of Diddy are far from over!
Kayla Brantley sits down with influencer Arman Wiggins, best known as the Diddy supporter spraying baby oil outside of the courthouse in celebration of Diddy's not guilty verdict on racketeering and sex trafficking.
Arman talks to Kayla about being an influencer, being present at the Brooklyn courthouse, and his views on the verdict.
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We are one week post-verdict, and the celebrations have begun. Sean Combs was found guilty on the lesser charge of two counts of prostitution, while he and his team are feeling victorious about beating the racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Diddy's supporters took to the streets with their baby oil in hand and their "Freako is not RICO" shirts.
Germania and Kayla are unpacking the next steps post-verdict, and the recep...
As the trial of the US vs. Sean "Diddy" Combs comes to an end, the Trial of Diddy podcast is just getting started! Majorie Hernandez & Germania Rodriguez-Poleo speak with former SDNY prosecutor Jen Beidel, and former Burlington prosecutor David Gelman.
We are unpacking everything!
- Where did the prosecution go wrong?
- Where did the defense get it right?
- Were the jurors "over it?"
- Did they focus too much on baby oil?
Music Mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy was found guilty of two counts under the federal Mann Act for transporting people, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in prostitution.
Join Kayla Brantley & Marjorie Hernandez, outside of the courthouse in the middle of the action, and Dan Bates, court reporter, who has sat through all eight gruel...
We are in the midst of a verdict watch as the jury in the US v. Sean "Diddy" Combs deliberates to decide his fate!
Every moment feels like judgment day has arrived!
Kayla and Germania are back together to take us through the closing arguments from both sides, which will influence the jury's big decision.
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We are in the midst of closing arguments, and the prosecution is putting together all the pieces of the Comb’s Enterprises puzzle.
Before closing began, the defense attempted to get an acquittal, which was denied by the judge, but did sway the prosecution just a bit.
Kayla and Luke will break down what this all means for Diddy’s fate and give some insight into the opening of the prosecution’s closing.
We are almost at the finish line, and things are getting very real for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
With all of the jury matters settled, for now, the court heard from Brendan Paul, the former Syracuse athlete and Combs Enterprises assistant, who has been marked as Diddy’s “drug mule.”
We have word-for-word Brendan’s testimony of what it was like working for Diddy, up until the very last day of his employment, which was al...
We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it’s been interesting to say the least.
There have been multiple juror issues this week with juror #6 being dismissed for inconsistencies, and juror #7 being questioned. In addition, there was a juror who was too sick to make it to trial, so the court was adjourned.
So, in our 6th week, we are missing two days of trial, but that doesn’t mean that listen...
We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs; and the jury members are getting an up-close and personal glimpse into the notorious freak-offs, aka “King Nights.”
The court hears from Diddy’s former assistant, Jonathan Perez, who gives very specific information on what the setup and clean up were like for the King Nights.
We hear all about what happened when one of the King Night videos was leaked to employe...
At the tail end of week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, Diddy’s defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, is holding Jane’s feet to the fire on written proof that she orchestrated and suggested freak-offs multiple times in their relationship.
We get a first-hand glimpse into the chemistry between Jane and Diddy, as he refers to her as his “crack pipe,” in a voice note that we play in the episode. It comes as no surpris...
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