The Trial of Diddy
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had it all. In the 90s and aughts, he produced global hits for the hottest stars in the world, including Biggie, Mary J. Blige and J Lo. Now, he faces multiple federal charges in New York, including sex trafficking and allegedly running a criminal enterprise. Join journalists Kayla Brantley and Germania Rodriguez, as they bring you all the happenings from inside the New York court, on the case gripping the world. Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast with over 30million downloads that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials...
Episodes
Episode Preview: The Gilgo Beach Murders
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 t…
The Path to Redemption
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-…
Introducing On The Case: The Idaho Murders
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 investigat…
A Colossal Failure
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 detail…
BONUS: An Interview with Baby Oil Influencer, Arman Wiggins
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 abou…
Exceptional Circumstances feat. Maureen Callahan
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 c…
A Win is a Win
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 D…
The Verdict Is In!
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…
Judgement Day
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…
Buckle in!
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 t…
SEAL Team Six
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 h…
A Trial by Media with Lisa Bloom
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,…
King Nights
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 give…
His Crack Pipe
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 g…
Pandora's Box
We are now in week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and also waist deep into the testimony of the anonymous former ex-girlfriend of Diddy known as Jane. Jane has opened Pandora’s Box and given us all the details on the ins and outs of he…
I'm the Devil
At the tail end of week 4 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, with only a few weeks left, we have learned so much about the man they call “Puff.” We even learn that Puff believes that he is the “...devil” himself! Cassie’s friend Bryanna Bong…
Are You Done?!
We are now in week 4 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it's getting feisty. Mia, the anonymous former assistant who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Diddy not once, but four times, has been getting grilled by the tough-as-nail…
I Demand a Mistrial!
We are still in week 3 and have learned so much about what it means to work for Diddy! We are also learning about alleged “destroyed” evidence that almost caused a MISTRIAL!Two former assistants have taken the stand this week, Capricorn Cla…
“He’s Going to Get Himself Killed!”
As we enter week 3 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, we are starting with testimony from Diddy’s former assistant, Capricorn Clark, who recounts several threats that were made on her life during her time working for Diddy. As this explosive…
A Marvel Supervillain
We are back with another day in court for Diddy, who has recently been described as a “Marvel Supervillain” by our latest witness, Kid Cudi. Kid Cudi took the stand on Thursday to give all the details on his brief relationship with Cassie …
“People Go Missing”
With Cassie Ventura finally off the stand, The Trial of Diddy is getting a barrage of witnesses on a daily basis to corroborate everything we have heard so far.Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard is first up to the stand, being grilled by the defens…
“I Can’t Carry the Shame”
Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend has been on the stand for 3 days in a row giving her gut-wrenching testimony into their decade long relationship, and the alleged abuse she experienced at his hand.It’s now the defense’s turn to questio…
An Opening to Remember
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is on day 2 of his long-awaited trial. Both the prosecution and defense came out swinging with impactful and brutally candid opening statements focused on the victims, but in a VERY different way!Today is the first day…
The "King" on Trial
The day has finally arrived! The jury has been selected, and the defense and prosecution have given their opening statements. Ahead of our verbatim trial coverage, Kayla and Germania are giving a brief rundown of what all occurred today in…
A Jury of His “Peers”
As we finish out the week, the jury selection process continues for the case of the United States vs. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. In this episode, Renato Stabile, jury consultant and friend of the pod, joins Germania & Marjorie as we unpack why …
Trial Day is JUST Around the Corner
It's day one of jury selection. As the defense, prosecution, and judge question and interview each of the prospective jurors, we get a glimpse into the kinds of inquiries that are being made, and what celebrity names are being brought up.We…
He Was So Interesting To The Hilfigers, The Trumps, The Winfreys
Do not miss this episode with Sean Combs' childhood friend Tim Patterson. Tim was Diddy's intern at Uptown Records and became a record producer. Tim knows who Combs was as well as anyone.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s Wes…
Three trials. Three continents. One unmissable season of The Trial.
Next week, The Trial returns, taking you inside three of the most explosive legal battles playing out across the globe. In the U.S.A., music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs stands accused of multiple charges including sex trafficking and racketeer…
It's Not Their Shame, It's His
Don't miss this episode with Rochelle Keyhan, a former special victims prosecutor and founder of Collective Liberty, an organization dedicated to the eradication of sex traffickingThe Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast N…
BREAKING NEWS Motion Denied (Again)
Super quick Bonus Episode with Marjorie digging into the news from today's court hearing - the main event being, the defense's motion was denied and the trial will definitely begin on May 5 with jury selection and May 12 for opening stateme…
It’s Not About Diddy, It’s About These Women
This week Kayla and Marjorie dig into the new addition to Diddy’s team, the tinned fish affair and catch up with legal commentator, trial lawyer and host of Crime Stories, Nancy Grace.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coa…
The Prior Bad Acts Question
This week Kayla and Marjorie dig into Cassie Ventura’s decision to testify under her own name, some new victim testimonies and whether allegations of Diddy’s “Prior Bad Acts” should be admissible in court.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by Dai…
Diddy’s Life Is On The Line
This week Kayla and Marjorie catch up with attorney and Jury Selection specialist Renato Stabile to discover how and why the 12 people who will ultimately sit in judgement on Sean Combs are selected. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMai…
Clients Can Be Assholes
This week Kayla and Marjorie catch up with Criminal Defense Lawyer David Gelman to talk about a rare legal victory for Diddy, the repercussions of that Kanye call and so much more.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast N…
All He Has Is Kanye in His Corner
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.Kayla and Marjorie explore every new development in…
BONUS EPISODE - On the courtsteps for Diddy's grey appearance!
In this bonus episode, Marjorie discusses Diddy’s latest court appearance with reporter Daniel Bates, who was inside the courtroom during the rapper’s arraignment on a superseding indictment. Daniel describes Diddy’s “new look” and discusse…
That Friendship is Done
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.This week they dig into Druski and Odell Beckham Jr…
It's Rough Out There
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.This week they dig into Making Da Band’s Sara River…
It's Certainly Not A Four Seasons
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.Each week Kayla and Marjorie explore each and every…
Millions and Millions of Dollars
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.Each week, Kayla and Marjorie explore each and ever…