The Trial: Evidence

The Trial: Evidence

Author: ABC News May 30, 2025 Duration: 24:59
Brian Buckmire sits down with ABC’s Peter Charalambous for a deep dive into the evidence of USA v. Sean Combs. Over 200 exhibits have been entered into evidence and seen by the jury to try to bolster both the prosecution and defense’s cases. Plus, the biggest moments from court this week -- including the defense moving for a mistrial and testimony from former employees of Combs. One telling the jury she was kidnapped and another testifying that she couldn’t leave whenever she wanted, only when she had permission.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the glamorous facade of hip-hop's most powerful circles, a darker story was waiting to be told. Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy, from ABC News, examines the dramatic fall of Sean "Diddy" Combs, moving beyond the music and mogul status to confront serious allegations that have surfaced after years of quiet rumors. This podcast isn't just about celebrity gossip; it's a meticulous exploration of how influence can silence uncomfortable truths, set against the backdrop of the music industry and true crime. You'll hear how a single video of assault acted as a catalyst, breaking a long-held silence and leading to a series of lawsuits that paint a disturbing picture. Each episode digs into the specifics of these legal claims, which include accounts of sexual abuse and orchestrated manipulation, asking tough questions about accountability and the cost of fame. By weaving together cultural analysis with investigative reporting, the series provides a necessary and sobering look at a figure once deemed untouchable. Tune in for a narrative that is as compelling as it is unsettling, where the beats of success are interrupted by the rhythm of justice.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 32

Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy
Podcast Episodes
The Trial: “I’m not a sex robot” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
“Jane” returned to the stand and told jurors that Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit was like “reading my own sexual trauma.” She testified her alleged “hotel nights” were a lot like Cassie’s alleged freak-offs. The jury also hear…
The Trial: Diddy Gets Scolded [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
Brian Buckmire talks with someone at ABC who’s been tracking Diddy’s story very closely: Stephanie Maurice coordinates all the interview bookings for ABC’s coverage of Diddy (including this podcast!). She’s been in the c…
Burden of Proof: Follow the Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
Today was all about the money, in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. An Intercontinental Hotel employee testified that Combs paid him $100,000 in cash to hand over the video of Diddy attacking Cassie. Eddy Garcia told the…
The Trial: A Heated Cross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:54
Cross-examination of “Mia,” a former Combs assistant, gets contentious. Plus, we answer more of your questions on non-disclosure agreements, no-show witnesses and lesser charges. Meanwhile, outside the courtroom, the loo…
Burden of Proof: Diddy Made Death Threats, According to Key Witness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:37
Diddy's former assistant Capricorn Clark takes the stand and testifies that Diddy threatened to kill rapper Kid Cudi. Clark also testifies to being held against her will twice and made to undergo lie detector tests -- re…
The Trial: Prosecutors Go for the Big Fish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:46
Brian recaps key moments in court this week, including Kid Cudi taking the stand. Then, a conversation with former prosecutor Moira Penza who won a conviction in the high profile RICO and sex trafficking case against Kei…
The Trial: Your Questions Asked and Answered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:57
Brian Buckmire answers your questions about domestic violence, jury notes and the possibility of a presidential pardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Trial: Star Witness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
With no cameras in the courtroom, one of the key people taking in every word and noting reactions in the courtroom is ABC Coordinating Producer Tonya Simpson who’s there with her pen and notebook. We’ll get her take on t…
The Trial: Cassie Ventura's Second Day of Testimony [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:00
For a second day, Cassie Ventura was on the stand in the trial of Sean Diddy Combs. Hear analysis from ABC News Live's "Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy." The show streams weekdays at 5:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC News…
The Trial: Cassie Ventura Takes the Stand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:34
All eyes were on Cassie Ventura as she testified in a packed Manhattan courtroom today. Analysis of her testimony from Brian Buckmire and others on"Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy” which streams weekdays at 5:30…