The Trial: Zero Witnesses for the Defense

The Trial: Zero Witnesses for the Defense

Author: ABC News June 24, 2025 Duration: 21:04
The case could be in the hands of the jury by Friday, and Brian Buckmire answers more of your questions. 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
It's All About the Sentence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
Diddy’s sentencing hearing featured a highly-produced video from the defense, tearful testimony from his children, and attorneys who gave statements testifying to his character. None of his victims appeared in court. The…
The Trial: After the Verdict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
Last week, the jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a split verdict. Reactions have been split, too. Lots of people have weighed in -- from Sean Combs’ family to other celebrities, to you: our listeners. As we wrap up tria…
The Trial: Split Verdict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:32
The jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a verdict in his trial Wednesday morning. They found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on the more serious charges he faced. ABC N…
The Trial: Verdict Watch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:31
The jury picked a foreperson, and not long after, the foreperson sent the judge a note about a juror who they claim could not follow the judge’s instructions. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire examines the first…
Burden of Proof: The Defense’s Closing Argument [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
Court adjourned Friday with the conclusion of closing arguments. Sean Combs’ lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo attacked the government’s charges, accusing them of turning Diddy’s sex life into a crime scene. Analysis o…
The Trial: The Prosecution’s Closing Argument [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
The government reminded jurors of the complex web of witnesses and evidence it has presented over the past month and a half to try to prove Sean Combs guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The defense team will mak…
The Trial: Who’s the Leak?  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:05
This week in USA v Sean Combs: The judge is concerned that his court has a leak, there’s another issue with one of the jurors, and the jury saw videos of freak offs for the first time. Brian Buckmire also talks to promin…
The Trial: New Week, New Juror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:32
The judge in Sean Combs’ trial removed a juror following questions about his candor and whether -- as the judge said -- he “shaded answers to get on and stay on the jury.” An alternate juror took his place. The prosecuti…
The Trial: “You went to another man's freak-off?” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
“Jane” wrapped up a week on the stand. Combs’ former girlfriend told jurors about her resentment over participating in “hotel nights" which she believed other girlfriends didn’t do. She also described a trip to Las Vegas…
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…