“Refresh Her Bag of D*cks”: Inside the Sex Messaging Scandal | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 28
Day 28 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs was relentless. We’re talking about explicit text messages, graphic videos, coordinated travel with escorts, drug menus, baby oil, and receipts. The prosecution raced through mountains of digital evidence, trying to prove that what looked like luxury and excess was actually enterprise-fueled exploitation. But the biggest sho...
46m Jun 24, 2025
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Wild King Mode Activated: Diddy’s Alleged "Drug Mule" Testifies | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 27
Brendan Paul took the stand today and gave the jury a front-row seat to life inside Diddy’s inner circle. The former assistant talked about drugs, hotel setups, freak-offs, and the moment he got arrested with cocaine in a Gucci bag he says was used to carry Diddy’s belongings. He denied being a drug mule but admitted to buying drugs for Diddy more than five times. In this episode of Drop Dead S...
35m Jun 21, 2025
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Criminal Kingpin Diddy? Every Gut-Punch Testimony That’s Rocked Diddy’s Trial So Far | United States vs. Sean Combs Recap
It’s been bombshell after bombshell in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, and now we’re breaking down the most gut-wrenching, jaw-dropping testimony the jury has heard so far. From arson and assault to blackmail and balcony threats, the government says this is more than a celebrity scandal: it’s a CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious Ashleigh Banfield rewinds the...
59m Jun 20, 2025
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My Deep Dive with Vinnie Politan on the Verdict, Turtleboy, and Possibility of Wrongful Death Suit Against Karen Read?
Protesters in pink, waving American flags, chanting “Free Karen,” and yes… someone even showed up in a full German shepherd mask with a sign that said, "I bit him, I bit him, I bit him." After seven long weeks of explosive testimony… clashing experts… and more sidebars than anyone bargained for… the wait is finally over. On Wednesday, after nearly 16 hours of deliberation, spanning four days, ...
1hr 8m Jun 19, 2025
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Sick Juror Halts Diddy’s Trial Right Before the ‘Drug Mule’ | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 26
It’s Day 26 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial, and just as prosecutors prepared to call his alleged drug mule to the stand, the entire day was halted. A sick juror with vertigo forced court to shut down before testimony could begin. But behind the scenes, the legal battle continued over a set of drug-related texts tied to Diddy’s inner circle. In this episode of Drop Dead Ser...
5m Jun 19, 2025
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Juror Rips Off Headphones In Disgust, Forced To Watch Sex Tapes AGAIN | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 25
It’s Day 25 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Armon Wiggins joins Ashleigh Banfield to reveal how jurors reacted as a second round of Cassie Ventura’s Freak Off videos played in court. Then, the defense came out swinging. Teny Geragos attacked the government’s Freak Off chart line by line, using Cassie’s own texts to paint a picture of consent, not coercion.
34m Jun 18, 2025
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Jurors Forced To Watch Graphic Sex Tapes, But Is Diddy the One Getting Screwed? | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 24
Diddy blew a kiss to the gallery, then sat through hours of charts, freak-off texts, and a paper trail the government says ties directly to RICO. And for the first time, the jury was shown graphic videos of freak-offs. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 24. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner,...
42m Jun 17, 2025
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Kanye Crashes Diddy’s Trial As Diddy’s Assistant Spills Everything | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 23
Kanye West, now legally going by Ye Ye, made a surprise appearance at Day 23 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial. Inside the courtroom, Diddy’s former personal assistant took the stand and unloaded it all... from setting up “Freak Offs” to buying drugs, cleaning hotel rooms, and watching the fallout from a secret sex video. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfiel...
50m Jun 14, 2025
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VERDICT WATCH | Karen Read Trial Heads to The Jury After Explosive Closing Arguments
After weeks of explosive testimony and dueling expert theories, the jury is now deliberating Karen Read's fate. In a dramatic final showdown, defense attorney Alan Jackson insisted there was “no collision” and no case, accusing investigators of corruption and cover-up. Prosecutor Hank Brennan fired back, saying Read got drunk, hit him, and left him to die. Now it’s up to twelve jurors to decide...
29m Jun 14, 2025
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DIDDY BOMBSHELL: Fellow Rap Icon Likes Freak Offs & Diddy's Voice Texts RELEASED
It was Day 22 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial and the internet is on FIRE with testimony today about ANOTHER FAMOUS RAPPER who apparently likes to freak off just like Diddy... Plus: Three audio messages previously played in court but just released to the public.... Meanwhile, Jane faced a blistering final round of cross-examination where the defense drilled down on contradictions, control,...
41m Jun 13, 2025
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Crash Expert Torches Prosecution Theory as Defense Rests | Karen Read Trial Day 31
On Day 31 of the Karen Read trial, defense crash expert Andrew Rentschler takes the stand one final time and dismantles the prosecution’s theory, piece by piece.  Prosecutor Hank Brennan fires back in a tense, often combative cross-examination, even drawing a courtroom warning from the judge. Plus: closing arguments are coming Friday. The end is near… and the stakes have never been higher.
20m Jun 12, 2025
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Diddy's Ex-GF Gets Shredded By Her Own Filthy Texts | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 21
Day 21 of Diddy’s federal trial was a full-blown character assassination. Jane’s sex-filled texts took center stage, and the defense used every word to try to unravel her credibility. Diddy’s defense team was armed with receipts, dragging her through a series of flirty, explicit, and emotional texts that seem to undercut everything she told the jury just days ago. He was the king of Bad Boy Re...
21m Jun 12, 2025
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"Freak Fests", Chanel Bags, & Sexts: Jane Gets Grilled on Cross | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 20
From “Freak Fest” planning to Chanel bag jealousy to the moment Jane shouted, “I only got trauma!” this was one of the wildest days in court yet. Day 20 of the federal racketeering trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs was an emotional rollercoaster. Diddy’s legal team tried to flip the script… painting Jane’s story as a twisted love affair, not a crime. The jury heard text messages, voice notes, an...
25m Jun 11, 2025
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Karen Read Trial Nears End: Defense Expert Says Injuries Not from SUV | Karen Read Trial Day 30 Bombshells
On Day 30 of the Karen Read trial, tensions exploded as Dr. Elizabeth Laposata stood firm under fire, insisting John O’Keefe’s injuries were not caused by a car AT ALL. Prosecutors pushed back hard, but the defense doubled down, introducing a final expert who says the science just doesn’t support a taillight hit. With deliberations possibly just days away, the courtroom drama is peaking.
17m Jun 11, 2025
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Cassie 2.0? Jane Completely EXPOSES Diddy | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 19
It’s Day 19 of Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial, and today, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, the woman testifying under the pseudonym “Jane” took the stand for a third day, and what she said today was very different than the last few days. In fact, it was EXPLOSIVE.. What she said sounded a lot more like the violence we heard Cassie Ventura describe, and may put Sean Combs a lot closer to the kind of ill...
40m Jun 10, 2025
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Defense Explodes Over Sweatshirt Stunt & Calls for Mistrial | Karen Read Day 29
Day 29 of Karen Read’s trial turned explosive as the defense accused the prosecution of misleading the jury and demanded a mistrial with prejudice.  With just two witnesses left, the defense is racing toward the finish line. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 29.
7m Jun 10, 2025
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The Most Sickening & Disturbing Testimony We've Heard Yet | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 18
Day 18 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs blew the roof off the courtroom. It was some of the most disturbing and frankly sickening details we've heard so far. Jane Doe continued her testimony and described pure depravity, like back-to-back sex acts with three male escorts on her birthday while Diddy watched. She broke down sobbing on the stand. And here’s the kicke...
37m Jun 07, 2025
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Crash Test Showdown: The SUV, the Tail Light, and the Dummy Arm Debate | Karen Read Trial Day 28
Karen Read’s defense unleashes its top crash expert while prosecutors punch back hard. From busted taillights to encrypted texts, dummy arm weights to deleted messages, this courtroom clash is anything but dull. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that went down on Day 28 of Karen Read's second murder trial. Follow Ashleigh on Social Media Instagram: ...
9m Jun 07, 2025
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WARNING: Graphic Testimony | Witness Destroyed On Cross & Jane Doe Takes The Stand | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 17
Day 17 of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs took a harrowing turn as Jane Doe, the government’s second sex trafficking accuser, took the stand. Her voice was barely audible, but her testimony was explosive. From luxury hotel setups drenched in baby oil to nights that stretched 30 hours without sleep, Jane painted a chilling portrait of control, coercion, and abuse. Meanwhile, Diddy’s...
26m Jun 06, 2025
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"Diddy Dangled Me From 17th Story Balcony" | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 16
Day 16 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial delivered some of the most disturbing testimony yet, as Bryana Bongolan told the jury that Diddy once lifted her over a 17-story balcony, threw her onto patio furniture, and threatened her life. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks it all down, including a flurry of “I don’t remembers” during cross-examination, drug admission...
35m Jun 05, 2025
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"I Saw Nothing": Snow Plow Driver Stands Firm | Karen Read Trial Day 27
A snowplow driver says he passed 34 Fairview Road again and again, and NEVER saw a body.  On Day 27 of the Karen Read trial, the defense leaned into love, memory, and doubt, as the timeline comes under fire once again. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks it all down.
8m Jun 05, 2025
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Mob Vibes in Manhattan: Diddy’s Bag of Cash, & Money Trail From Hell | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 15
Day 15 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial felt less like a courtroom and more like a scene out of a mob movie. A hotel security guard says he was handed a brown paper bag stuffed with $100,000 in cash after Diddy allegedly begged for hotel surveillance footage to disappear.  Then came the money trail… and a longtime executive who froze when asked if he still respected the man he spent nearly ...
23m Jun 04, 2025
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Mistrial Mayhem and a Tail Light Twist | | Karen Read Trial Day 26
It's Day 26 of Karen Read’s murder trial… and the word of the day was memory. We saw more fireworks between expert witnesses and the defense today. Sgt. Barros says the taillight photos in evidence don’t match what he saw in Karen Read’s driveway — and that’s not the only thing that didn’t match. When DNA entered the conversation, the defense accused prosecutors of breaking their word — and dem...
10m Jun 04, 2025
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"Me Too Moneygrab?" Defense Eviscerates Diddy’s Ex-Assistant | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 14
Day 14 of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs took a vicious turn. Defense attorney Brian Steel unleashed a blistering cross-examination on "Mia", the former assistant accusing Diddy of abuse and psychological control. Text messages, birthday videos, and a bombshell allegation of a “Me Too Moneygrab” were all thrown her way. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a G...
36m Jun 03, 2025
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Former Cop Accuses Defense of Threats in Karen Read Trial Bombshell | Karen Read Trial Day 25
On Day 25 of Karen Read’s murder trial, the courtroom turned into a battlefield. From bombshell accusations and FBI claims to a tense cross-examination that cleared the courtroom early, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 25.
11m Jun 03, 2025
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"You better learn to walk on water like Jesus did, B*tch!" | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 13
“You better learn to walk on water like Jesus did, b*tch!” That’s what Mia says Diddy screamed at her on a yacht in St. Barts — just before she tried to flee. Day 13 of the United States vs. Sean Combs was brutal: a former assistant broke down on the stand as defense attorneys grilled her about old Instagram posts, birthday tributes, and handwritten scrapbooks. He was the king of Bad Boy Recor...
18m May 31, 2025
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Diddy's Worst Nightmare: "Mia" Unleashes Hell in Court | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 12
She was Diddy's assistant for a decade, and her testimony was absolutely gut-wrenching. "Mia" says she was sexually assaulted multiple times, witnessed unspeakable violence, and gave the jury a front-row seat to the darkness she says she endured while working for Sean “Diddy” Combs. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything in Day 12 of Diddy's Federal Trial...
56m May 30, 2025
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"What if I clipped him in the knee and he passed out?" Commonwealth Rests | Karen Read Trial Day 23
The Commonwealth rests — but not before jurors hear from crash expert Dr. Judson Welcher one last time. Karen Read’s lawyer presses him hard on his assumptions, a Ring camera controversy, and whether glass evidence really tells the full story.
8m May 30, 2025
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Defense Strikes Back: No Crash, No Crime? | Karen Read Trial Day 24
Karen Read’s defense team isn’t pulling any punches. Their first expert says there’s zero evidence her SUV ever struck John O’Keefe — not that night, not ever. And just as the dust started to settle, a group text involving Trooper Proctor sparked a fierce battle over bias, misconduct, and whether the lead investigator himself should take the stand. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh...
9m May 30, 2025
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Nail in Diddy’s Coffin? Celebrity Stylist Testifies Cassie Was Hunted and Brutalized | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 11
Diddy's Reign of Terror? Day 11 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial delivered some of the most gripping testimony yet, as celebrity stylist Deonte Nash testified that Diddy hunted Cassie down, stormed into his home, and told him: “You played me.” Earlier in the day, a fire investigator revealed that two fingerprint cards tied to the Kid Cudi break-in were destroyed by LAPD, pro...
45m May 29, 2025
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If They Believe Him… It’s Game Over for Karen Read | Karen Read Trial Day 22
Crash reconstruction expert Dr. Judson Welcher took the stand on Day 22 of the Karen Read trial, and things got TENSE. The testimony was dense, the answers were combative, and the back-and-forth with Karen Read’s lawyer often bordered on chaos. If the jury believes Dr. Welcher’s claim that John O’Keefe’s injuries are consistent with being struck by a Lexus SUV this could be damning for the defe...
12m May 29, 2025
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Karen Read Trial Witness Stumbles Through Key Testimony | Confusing Slides, Contradictions & Mixed Results
In Day 21 of the Karen Read murder trial, jurors were left scratching their heads as the prosecution’s KEY expert witness delivered one of the most confusing presentations yet. From incorrect PowerPoint slides … to jumbled explanations and outright contradictions, this testimony had it all, INCLUDING AN EXTREMELY DAMNING CONCLUSION FOR KAREN READ. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh ...
12m May 28, 2025
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DEVASTATING Testimony: Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Goes Scorched Earth | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 10
Capricorn Clark, Diddy’s former assistant, just took the stand, and let’s just say… it was scorched earth.... she blew the roof off the place! From being cussed out and shoved over turkey bacon to being allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint, Capricorn Clark painted a damning portrait of life inside Diddy’s inner circle. She name-dropped Suge Knight and 50 Cent, described watching Cassie get kicked, a...
21m May 28, 2025
21m
Will Diddy Walk? The Defense Moves That Might Just Save Him | United States vs. Sean Combs
Sean "Diddy" Combs is fighting for his life in federal court, and while the prosecution's case is making headlines, his defense team has landed some serious hits of their own. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the 5 biggest moments that could help Diddy beat the rap. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxu...
20m May 27, 2025
20m
Top 10 Moments That Could Lock Diddy Up for Life | United States vs. Sean Combs
The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is underway and prosecutors say it could put him behind bars for life. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield counts down the 10 most damning, jaw-dropping moments from the courtroom so far. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of ...
24m May 27, 2025
24m
“TOO EASY LOL”: 5 Fugitives Still Loose After New Orleans Jailbreak
Ten inmates broke out of one of Louisiana’s largest jails and five are still on the run. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down how they escaped through a hole behind a toilet, the insider help they allegedly received, and the massive manhunt now underway. Four people, including a jail worker and three women, have been arrested for aiding the fugitives. Plus, Ashleigh speaks with former...
13m May 23, 2025
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Explosive Testimony: Kid Cudi's Porsche Torched, Cassie’s Injuries, and the Apple-Throwing Incident | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 9
Day 9 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial was jaw-dropping. Rapper Kid Cudi took the stand and told the jury his Porsche was firebombed just weeks after he started dating Cassie Ventura. He says Diddy broke into his house, turned the security cameras, and left his dog locked in the bathroom.  Also on the stand: a former assistant who says he watched Diddy assault women but stayed silent to ...
28m May 23, 2025
28m
Trial Twist in Idaho Murders: The Dateline Leak
Is the Dateline leak enough to derail the Idaho murders trial? Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers think so, and they’ve just asked the judge to hit pause. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s Senior National Correspondent, Brian Entin, to break down the latest legal curveball, how it could impact the trial date, and what it says about media access in one of t...
23m May 23, 2025
23m
Mystery Juror Drama Halts Courtroom + Forensic Bombshells | Karen Read Trial Day 20
Court was barely underway on Day 20 of the Karen Read murder trial when everything came to a screeching halt. Judge Beverly Cannone suddenly cleared the courtroom, including the press, to privately question each juror one-on-one. The reason? A mysterious “issue” no one’s allowed to discuss. Once court resumed, it was a day packed with expert testimony. A neurosurgeon said John O’Keefe’s fatal h...
20m May 22, 2025
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Agents Raid Diddy’s Miami Mansion: Sharpie on Mirrors, Guns, & Secrets in Court | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 8
Federal agents uncovered far more than weapons and drugs during their raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Miami mansion! Jurors were shown over 40 photos from the March 2024 raid, including: Sharpie-written mirror messages, hidden phones in Balenciaga boots, and an arsenal of weapons next to alleged "freak off" supplies. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 8 of the federal trial against Diddy, including ...
33m May 22, 2025
33m
Revolting Testimony: The Punisher Takes the Stand, Cassie’s Mom Speaks Out | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 7
Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial brought revolting testimony from two explosive witnesses: Cassie Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura, and male exotic dancer Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every shocking detail — from allegations of physical abuse and sex tape threats… to bizarre, graphic descriptions of Diddy watching from the...
43m May 21, 2025
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State’s Timeline vs. Defense Doubts: The Jury Hears Both | Karen Read Trial Day 19
The prosecution says Karen Read’s SUV was reversing at the exact moment John O’Keefe last used his phone — and their digital expert says the car’s own data proves it. On Day 19 of the Karen Read trial, jurors heard from forensic analyst Shanon Burgess again. Today, under re-direct examination, he broke down the Techstream event logged by Read’s Lexus and explained how it lined up with O’Keefe’s...
17m May 21, 2025
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Expert Gets Torched by Defense | Karen Read Trial Day 18
The prosecution says Karen Read backed her SUV into John O’Keefe — and now they’ve got a timeline they claim proves it. Down to the second. But here’s the problem: the expert who gave them that timeline is under fire for lying about his degree, submitting a mid-trial report full of copy-paste errors, and mixing up megabits and megabytes.  In today’s episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 18...
17m May 20, 2025
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Diddy’s Inner Circle Tells ALL + Feds Release Graphic Photos | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 6
The inner circle is speaking, and we're all ears. Cassie’s ex-best friend. Diddy’s former assistant. And brand-new DOJ photos. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every disturbing detail: the chef’s knife in the door, the bruises Cassie photographed herself, the $30,000 NDA… and the people closest to Diddy who are now testifying against him. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a bil...
25m May 20, 2025
25m
Karen Read's Defense Says Timeline Shift Changes EVERYTHING! | Karen Read Trial Day 17
Day 17 of the Karen Read trial may have been a short day on the calendar, but inside that Norfolk County courtroom, the action was nonstop. Judge Cannone gave jurors a pointed warning before testimony even began. Two forensic scientists took the stand, and the defense came ready. From questions about unknown DNA on key evidence, to serious concerns over where O’Keefe’s clothing was stored for s...
10m May 17, 2025
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“I Will F--king Kill You”: Cassie’s Explosive Audio Rocks the Courtroom | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 5
Day 5 of Diddy’s trial just blew the roof off. Jurors heard a 2014 audio recording of Cassie Ventura screaming at a man who claimed he saw one of her sex tapes. “I will f--king kill you. I will cut you up and put you in the f--king dirt.” In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the final day in week 1 of Diddy's Federal Trial. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a b...
31m May 17, 2025
31m
Karen Read Trial Day 16: The Autopsy, the Bruises, the Backlash
Day 16 of the Karen Read trial zeroed in on the one question that could make or break this case: How did John O’Keefe die? The medical expert, Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello, took the stand and walked the jury through the autopsy — from the bruises on his arms… to the injuries on his face… to the gash across his scalp. The only problem? Determining John O'Keefe's manner of death.
9m May 16, 2025
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Cassie Under Fire: Diddy’s Defense Uses Her Own Words Against Her | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 4
It's Day 4 of Diddy's Trial.... and Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial took a sharp turn. The defense came out swinging, armed with a stack of Cassie’s old text messages, emails, and surveillance footage. And one by one, they used her own words against her. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the pivotal moment...
34m May 16, 2025
34m
Idaho Student Murders: Who Leaked to Dateline? Kohberger Judge Wants Names!
Who leaked sealed information to Dateline NBC? And how did it end up in a nationally televised special? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s senior national correspondent Brian Entin, who’s been covering every angle of the Bryan Kohberger case from the very beginning. Guest: Brian Entin X: https://x.com/BrianEntin Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
42m May 16, 2025
42m
Karen Read Trial Day 15: Another Evidence Nightmare?
A forensic scientist took the stand to explain how glass, a hair, and bloody snow in a red Solo cup pointed to Karen Read’s guilt. But the second the defense got up? Things got messy. Fast. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through Day 15 of Karen Read's trial.
12m May 15, 2025
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