Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

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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 Jun 17, 2025

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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, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.
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Kanye Crashes Diddy’s Trial As Diddy’s Assistant Spills Everything | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 23 Jun 14, 2025

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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 Banfield breaks down Day 23.
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 federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.
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VERDICT WATCH | Karen Read Trial Heads to The Jury After Explosive Closing Arguments Jun 14, 2025

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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: guilty or not guilty?

DIDDY BOMBSHELL: Fellow Rap Icon Likes Freak Offs & Diddy's Voice Texts RELEASED Jun 13, 2025

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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, and her ultimate motivations.
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 federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.
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Crash Expert Torches Prosecution Theory as Defense Rests | Karen Read Trial Day 31 Jun 12, 2025

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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.

Diddy's Ex-GF Gets Shredded By Her Own Filthy Texts | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 21 Jun 12, 2025

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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 Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.
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"Freak Fests", Chanel Bags, & Sexts: Jane Gets Grilled on Cross | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 20 Jun 11, 2025

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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, and even audio from a romantic trip to Turks and Caicos — all pointing to a woman who still loved him.
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 federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.
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Karen Read Trial Nears End: Defense Expert Says Injuries Not from SUV | Karen Read Trial Day 30 Bombshells Jun 11, 2025

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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.

Cassie 2.0? Jane Completely EXPOSES Diddy | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 19 Jun 10, 2025

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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 wasEXPLOSIVE.. 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 illegal behavior required to prove racketeering in this trial….
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 federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.
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Defense Explodes Over Sweatshirt Stunt & Calls for Mistrial | Karen Read Day 29 Jun 10, 2025

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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.