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Diddy - The Path to Redemption Jul 31, 2025

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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-hour updates on the latest proposals and memorandums coming out of the ever-evolving trial of Sean Combs.

The ladies sit down for an interview with attorney Arick Fudali of the Bloom Law Firm, who is representing both Dawn Richard and a John Doe in civil cases against Diddy.

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Introducing On The Case: The Idaho Murders Jul 29, 2025

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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 investigates the shocking murders of four college students in Idaho—and the man now facing life in prison, Bryan Kohberger. Featuring exclusive insights from bestselling author Howard Blum and leading expert on mass killers Dr. Gary Brucato, this is a deep dive into one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory.

You're about to hear a ten-minute taster of the new show. If you want more, search On The Case: The Idaho Murders and hit follow to hear the full series.

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Diddy - A Colossal Failure Jul 11, 2025

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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 details in comparison with the charges and the verdict.

The trial may be over, but with more than 50 civil lawsuits waiting in the wings, we at The Trial of Diddy are far from over!

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley & Germania Rodriguez-Poleo

Editor: Sam Morris

Producer: Serita Wesley

Writers: Serita Wesley, Liz Hull & Caroline Cheetham

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Diddy - BONUS: An Interview with Baby Oil Influencer, Arman Wiggins Jul 09, 2025

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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 about being an influencer, being present at the Brooklyn courthouse, and his views on the verdict.

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates

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Producer: Caroline Cheetham

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Diddy - Exceptional Circumstances feat. Maureen Callahan Jul 08, 2025

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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 charges.

Diddy's supporters took to the streets with their baby oil in hand and their "Freako is not RICO" shirts.

Germania and Kayla are unpacking the next steps post-verdict, and the reception of Diddy at MDC and with the public.

Kayla does an exclusive interview with the host of The Nerve podcast, and the Daily Mail's own Maureen Callahan, on what the fallout might be from Diddy's victory.

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates

Editor: Sam Morris

Producer: Caroline Cheetham

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Diddy - A Win is a Win Jul 04, 2025

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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 David Gelman.

We are unpacking everything!

Where did the prosecution go wrong?
Where did the defense get it right?
Were the jurors "over it?"
Did they focus too much on baby oil?

and last but not least...

Can someone tell us what a RICO truly is?

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates

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Producer: Caroline Cheetham

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Diddy - The Verdict Is In! Jul 02, 2025

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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 engage in prostitution.

Join Kayla Brantley & Marjorie Hernandez, outside of the courthouse in the middle of the action, and Dan Bates, court reporter, who has sat through all eight grueling weeks of trial, as they react to the verdict and talk about what's next!

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Diddy - Judgement Day Jul 01, 2025

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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 from both sides, which will influence the jury's big decision.

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates

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Diddy - Buckle in! Jun 27, 2025

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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 the prosecution just a bit.

Kayla and Luke will break down what this all means for Diddy’s fate and give some insight into the opening of the prosecution’s closing.

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates

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Producer: Caroline Cheetham

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Diddy - SEAL Team Six Jun 24, 2025

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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 has been marked as Diddy’s “drug mule.”

We have word-for-word Brendan’s testimony of what it was like working for Diddy, up until the very last day of his employment, which was also the day he was arrested.

The jury also gets an up-close and personal view of messages showing how Diddy organized freak-offs for not just Jane, but other women as well.

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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates

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