Best Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield Podcasts (2025)

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"You better learn to walk on water like Jesus did, B*tch!" | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 13 17:44

7h ago17:44

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“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 handwritte…

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Diddy's Worst Nightmare: "Mia" Unleashes Hell in Court | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 12 55:43

1d ago55:43

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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 dow…

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"What if I clipped him in the knee and he passed out?" Commonwealth Rests | Karen Read Trial Day 23 8:20

1d ago8:20

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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.By Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

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Defense Strikes Back: No Crash, No Crime? | Karen Read Trial Day 24 8:40

1d ago8:40

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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.…

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Nail in Diddy’s Coffin? Celebrity Stylist Testifies Cassie Was Hunted and Brutalized | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 11 44:58

3d ago44:58

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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 th…

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If They Believe Him… It’s Game Over for Karen Read | Karen Read Trial Day 22 11:35

2d ago11:35

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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…

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Karen Read Trial Witness Stumbles Through Key Testimony | Confusing Slides, Contradictions & Mixed Results 12:03

3d ago12:03

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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. …

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DEVASTATING Testimony: Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Goes Scorched Earth | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 10 20:59

3d ago20:59

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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 5…

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Will Diddy Walk? The Defense Moves That Might Just Save Him | United States vs. Sean Combs 20:09

4d ago20:09

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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 billionair…

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Top 10 Moments That Could Lock Diddy Up for Life | United States vs. Sean Combs 23:58

4d ago23:58

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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 hi…

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“TOO EASY LOL”: 5 Fugitives Still Loose After New Orleans Jailbreak 12:46

8d ago12:46

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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 t…

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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 28:22

8d ago28:22

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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 wat…

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Trial Twist in Idaho Murders: The Dateline Leak 22:54

8d ago22:54

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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, …

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Mystery Juror Drama Halts Courtroom + Forensic Bombshells | Karen Read Trial Day 20 20:09

10d ago20:09

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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 testim…

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Agents Raid Diddy’s Miami Mansion: Sharpie on Mirrors, Guns, & Secrets in Court | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 8 33:16

10d ago33:16

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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…

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Revolting Testimony: The Punisher Takes the Stand, Cassie’s Mom Speaks Out | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 7 42:43

11d ago42:43

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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, …

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State’s Timeline vs. Defense Doubts: The Jury Hears Both | Karen Read Trial Day 19 17:21

11d ago17:21

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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 Lex…

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Expert Gets Torched by Defense | Karen Read Trial Day 18 16:37

12d ago16:37

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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…

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Diddy’s Inner Circle Tells ALL + Feds Release Graphic Photos | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 6 25:23

13d ago25:23

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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 …

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Karen Read's Defense Says Timeline Shift Changes EVERYTHING! | Karen Read Trial Day 17 10:29

15d ago10:29

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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…

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“I Will F--king Kill You”: Cassie’s Explosive Audio Rocks the Courtroom | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 5 30:47

15d ago30:47

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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 …

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Karen Read Trial Day 16: The Autopsy, the Bruises, the Backlash 9:25

16d ago9:25

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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'…

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Cassie Under Fire: Diddy’s Defense Uses Her Own Words Against Her | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 4 33:59

16d ago33:59

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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, A…

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Idaho Student Murders: Who Leaked to Dateline? Kohberger Judge Wants Names! 42:10

16d ago42:10

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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/…

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Karen Read Trial Day 15: Another Evidence Nightmare? 12:06

17d ago12:06

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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.By Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

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Cassie Drops More Bombshells: ‘Hundreds of Freak-Offs,’ Coercion, and Hidden Sex Tapes | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 3 23:15

17d ago23:15

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Cassie Ventura took the stand for a third day, and what she told the jury left the entire courtroom reeling. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through every brutal detail of Cassie’s testimony, from surveillance video at the InterContinental Hotel… to the “freak-off” footage shown only to the jury. Cassie even testif…

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Menendez Brothers: Why Their Family Still Fights for Their Freedom 33:20

18d ago33:20

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She’s one of the few family members who has stood by Erik and Lyle Menendez from the very beginning, and she’s never backed down. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield sits down with Anamaria Baralt, the Menendez brothers’ cousin, for an unflinching look at the abuse allegations, the trial that shocked America, and what comes next…

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The Menendez Brothers Could Walk Free! 14:19

19d ago14:19

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After 35 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers just got resentenced, and now, parole is officially on the table. In an emotional courtroom moment, Lyle and Erik Menendez admitted everything: the murders, the lies, the mockery of the justice system. In this episode, Ashleigh breaks it all down: the resentencing, the emotional witness stand moment…

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Disturbing Details: Cassie Exposes Diddy's SICKENING Hotel Rituals | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 2 36:48

19d ago36:48

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It was day 2 in Diddy's federal trial, and Cassie Ventura took the stand... and what she described was unlike anything we’ve heard in court before. Inflatable baby oil pools. Hotel rooms drenched in wax, oil, and shame. Cassie says this was Sean “Diddy” Combs’ fantasy. In this episode, Ashleigh breaks down the graphic testimony — and what prosecuto…

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“No Nudes So Far”: Police Texts and New Video Shake Up Karen Read Trial 20:53

19d ago20:53

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Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik returned for a third straight day of testimony in the Karen Read murder trial. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the most revealing moments from Day 14: a new surveillance video that appears to show former Trooper Michael Proctor walking directly toward Karen Read’s damaged taillight before evide…

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DISGUSTING Day 1 for Diddy in Federal Court: “He Watched from the Corner” | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 1 27:31

20d ago27:31

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Day One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial opened with disturbing allegations and graphic, gut-wrenching testimony. From the $100,000 bribe in a brown bag… to baby oil, blackmail, and a witness who says he was too scared to go to police, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through the explosive opening statements, the brutal surveillance …

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Flirty Texts and Zero Answers | Karen Read Trial Day 13 19:43

21d ago19:43

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Day 13 of the Karen Read retrial put Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik straight in the hot seat, and Alan Jackson didn’t let up. From “I don’t know” answers to months-long gaps in the evidence log, the jury heard it all. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 13 of the Karen Read Trial. Follow Ashleigh on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfi…

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Idaho Murders Dateline BOMBSHELL: Explosive New Info in the Kohberger Case 19:29

22d ago19:29

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If you thought you knew the Kohberger case… think again. Dateline just blew the lid off everything we thought we knew. Dateline’s two-hour bombshell special titled “The Terrible Night on King Road” just dropped, and it’s full of brand-new reporting. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield goes over every single explosive update. Wat…

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Diddy’s Trial Is Spiraling: Feds in Full Panic After Key Witness VANISHES 15:40

23d ago15:40

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One of the government’s key accusers in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs has vanished. She’s completely MIA. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield takes you straight into the courtroom chaos where jury selection has turned into a pressure cooker, Diddy’s defense team is watching every move, and prosecut…

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Texts, Lies, and Incorrect Evidence: Ex-Trooper Proctor’s Boss Gets Grilled 25:32

24d ago25:32

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On the stand: Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, the supervisor of now-fired Trooper Michael Proctor. Jurors heard about taillight damage, surveillance footage, and blood-soaked clothes.... but it was the text messages and cross-examination that lit the courtroom on fire. Ashleigh Banfield goes over key moments in Day 12 of Karen Read's Trial. Follow Ashleigh on …

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Inside Diddy’s Trial: TMZ's Harvey Levin Breaks It Down with Ashleigh Banfield 40:49

25d ago40:49

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, music mogul, fashion king, and once the face of “Bad Boy for Life,” is now the face of a sweeping federal indictment. Prosecutors say he ran a violent, sex-fueled criminal enterprise from 2004 to 2024, and they’ve charged him with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, transportation for prostitution, and forced labo…

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“Hos Long to Die in Cold”: Is This Karen Read’s Digital Death Blow? 10:51

25d ago10:51

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Was this the moment that locked in the state’s timeline, or the defense’s biggest opening yet? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Jessica Hyde’s forensic bombshell, the brutal cross-examination, and the Google search that could make or break the Karen Read case: “hos long to die in cold.” Follow Ashleigh on Social M…

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"Six-Pack of White Women": Diddy's Jury Drama Unfolds 11:07

25d ago11:07

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Day 3 of jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial was anything but ordinary. From a potential juror admitting to binge-watching Star Wars instead of completing his questionnaire, to another expressing bias after viewing the infamous Cassie video, the courtroom saw its share of drama. Adding to the spectacle, attorney Mark…

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Diddy’s Courtroom Circus: And We’re Only on Day Two 11:36

26d ago11:36

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Jurors were dismissed for everything from daily marijuana use… to fainting at the mention of sex… to watching a Russian comedy video about the case. And prosecutors are already calling out Diddy’s legal team over a podcast rant by Mark Geragos. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every bizarre twist from inside the courtroom on Day 2 of Jury Selection. H…

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‘I F---ing Hate You’: Did Karen Read’s Voicemails Reveal Rage… or Regret? 10:27

26d ago10:27

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Karen Read left 44 missed calls, 8 voicemails, and a string of texts for John O’Keefe on the night he died — and in court today, the jury heard every single one. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the digital evidence that could tilt the entire trial. Plus: blood samples in Solo cups, taillight shards pulled from th…

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Karen Read Trial Day 9: A "Confession", Red Solo Cups, & No Body On The Lawn?? 12:34

27d ago12:34

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A firefighter-paramedic says she heard Read confess, but never never wrote it down. Meanwhile, a party guest swears she’d been to the house over 20 times… but somehow forgot the family dog. And multiple witnesses say they saw Karen sitting in her SUV, but not the body prosecutors claim was lying in the snow. Nobody saw anything. Nobody remembers an…

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Diddy Jury Chaos: Baby Oil, Shoplifting & the “Freak-Off” Defense 15:11

27d ago15:11

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How do you find twelve impartial jurors for one of the most famous men in America — when the allegations involve baby oil, male escorts, and something called a “freak-off”? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 1 of jury selection in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial — where potential jurors confess…

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Diddy on Trial: Power, Sex, and a Crumbling Empire | Ashleigh Banfield 27:22

28d ago27:22

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He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. But now Sean “Diddy” Combs is sitting in a Brooklyn jail cell… indicted on federal charges that read like a movie script. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield unpacks the most explosive trial hip-hop has ever seen, with ev…

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Karen Read Trial Day 8: “There’s Nothing Nefarious” | Jen McCabe Denies Collusion & Blames Butt Dials 22:26

30d ago22:26

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Jennifer McCabe says she was just trying to help… that there was nothing nefarious about her calls, her texts, or the family group chat after John O’Keefe died. But defense attorney Alan Jackson zeroed in like a heat-seeking missile, grilling McCabe on seven “butt dials,” a suspicious Google search, and whether her family was coordinating behind th…

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Karen Read Trial Day 7 | Jen McCabe GRILLED ABOUT "LYING" TO THE FEDS 43:00

1M ago43:00

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Jennifer McCabe is back on the stand! This time, it’s the defense asking the questions. From her 911 call to that infamous Google search, to what she told federal agents... AND what she forgot to mention. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 7 in Karen Read's Retrial.By Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

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Karen Read Trial Day 6: Star Witness Unleashed as Judge Drops the Hammer 31:44

1M ago31:44

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Jennifer McCabe takes the stand as the prosecution’s star witness. Later on, Judge Beverly Cannone issues a major ruling on the defense’s expert witnesses after a fiery back-and-forth in court. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 6 in Karen Read's retrial. Idaho 4 | Inside the Horror: Steve Goncalves Break…

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Karen Read Trial Day 4 & 5: Hank Brennan Completely LOSES IT on ARCCA Witness 29:52

1M ago29:52

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A Google search no one can explain. A prosecutor who loses it in court. And crash experts fighting just to stay in the case. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 4 & 5 in Karen Read's retrial. Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…

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Idaho 4 | Inside the Horror: Steve Goncalves Breaks Open New Details from the Night of the Idaho Student Murders 1:05:55

1M ago1:05:55

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In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Kaylee Goncalves’ father, Steve Goncalves, for an emotional conversation about the stunning new revelations from inside 1122 King Road-- frantic texts, a chilling discovery, and testimony that changes everything we thought we knew about the night of the Idaho student murders. Foll…

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 5:53

1M ago5:53

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by …

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Karen Read Trial Day 3: Vodka Tonics & A Relationship In The Toilet? 46:36

1M ago46:36

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Jurors heard testimony from a firefighter who found John O’Keefe in the snow, read tense texts between Karen and John, and watched clips of Karen’s own words in national TV interviews. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 3. Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read …

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