NEW DAILY EPISODES - Sean Combs’ trial started on May 12, 2025. Wherever this story goes, Law&Crime will be there. Follow The Rise & Fall of Diddy page and stay subscribed to be the first to access new episodes available exclusively for Wondery+ members. --- For decades Sean Combs was hip-hop’s reigning mogul—the mastermind who redefined what it meant to have fame, fortune, and dominion over the music industry. But as Combs reached new heights in music, fashion, and business, allegations of ...
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In Season 1 of KAREN, we unpacked the explosive case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the high-stakes case of Karen Read returns to court—and the pressure has never been greater. In KAREN: THE RETRIAL, we return to the courtroom—where the stakes are higher, the drama is deeper, and the fight for truth is far from over. KAREN: THE RETRIAL isn’t just about the verdict—it’s about power, ...
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A blizzard in Massachusetts. A Boston police officer found dead in the snow. His girlfriend, Karen Read, accused of murder. After last year's mistrial left the country divided, the courtroom drama is back in the spotlight—this time with higher stakes, new prosecutors, and explosive evidence emerging as the case unfolds in real time. Law and Crime’s…
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LAUNCHING APRIL 28TH – In Season 1 of KAREN, we unpacked the explosive case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the high-stakes case of Karen Read returns to court—and the pressure has never been greater. In KAREN: THE RETRIAL, we return to th…
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When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shoote…
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Diddy’s dramatic descent reaches its final act. The music mogul, once a cultural titan, faces life-altering federal charges for racketeering, sex trafficking, and a web of alleged criminal activities. A meticulous federal operation leads to his arrest; then, the chilling revelations of "freak offs," and the legal fallout that could see Diddy spend …
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When Cassandra Ventura filed a lawsuit under the New York Survivors Act, the allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs sent shockwaves through the music industry. But her claims were just the beginning. As one lawsuit led to another, a web of accusations emerged—spanning from abuse and trafficking to digital evidence that would blow the case wide open…
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Karen Read’s trial powers through its final days as witnesses from both the prosecution and the defense continue to present conflicting testimony, leaving the jury with their work cut out for them. After lengthy closing arguments, five days of deliberation elapse before the jury returns to the courtroom. What they ultimately arrive at provides litt…
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Sean Combs: an unstoppable mogul with a talent for spotting stars and a history punctuated by allegations and legal battles. We unpack his transformation from a record label visionary to a cultural icon, and the whispers that began to tarnish his legacy. How did the golden boy of hip-hop become synonymous with scandal? Listen to The Rise & Fall of …
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Controversial lead investigator, Trooper Michael Proctor, finally gets his chance to set the record straight. But testimony expected to clear up the alleged mishandling of the case takes a turn when Proctor’s shocking text exchanges become the focus of his two days on the stand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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For decades Sean Combs was hip-hop’s reigning mogul—the mastermind who redefined what it meant to have fame, fortune, and dominion over the music industry. But as Combs reached new heights in music, fashion, and business, allegations of misconduct and abuse began to surface, casting a dark shadow over his legacy. Hosted by Jesse Weber, this series …
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Key witnesses take the stand and while each one of their stories contain inconsistencies, they all agree: John O’Keefe never made it through the front door of Nicole and Brian Albert’s home. Jennifer McCabe and Brian Higgins’ digital footprints raise eyebrows and demand answers. And, first responding officer Yuri Bukhenik is confronted with suspici…
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The trial begins, but not without fanfare. Initial witnesses leave the jury with more questions than answers. For Karen Read’s defense, this is precisely what they hoped for. Will the prosecution be able to revive their case despite the questionable investigation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…
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In pre-trial hearings, newly entered evidence comes under scrutiny. Some of the evidence implicates Karen, while other details build a case strong enough to possibly have her case thrown out entirely. And, as the trial date grows closer, so does the number of Karen Read supporters stepping out to make their voices heard. See Privacy Policy at https…
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Karen Read’s defense attorneys scramble for an alternate theory as to how John O’Keefe could have met his tragic fate. Then, an anonymous tip comes in from a seemingly viable source claiming John was beaten and left for dead in the Alberts’ home on January 29th, 2022. And, Karen’s lawyers aren’t the only people who begin chasing the lead. With the …
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On the morning of January 29th, 2022, John O’Keefe was nowhere to be found. He never came home after allegedly attending a house party in Canton. His girlfriend, Karen Read, enlists two acquaintances to help find her boyfriend. Tragically, O'Keefe turns up dead under a blanket of snow outside the home she claims to have last seen him. When first re…
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An old flame is rekindled between suburban Massachusetts couple Karen Read and police officer John O’Keefe in 2020, but the thrill of renewed love fades -- fast. In the midst of mounting relationship woes, the two join a group of friends for drinks on a particularly stormy winter night in Canton. The evening takes a shocking turn when Karen Read is…
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A stormy evening in January 2022 begins as an innocent night out for drinks with friends for a local couple in Canton, Massachusetts. But by daybreak, Boston police officer John O’Keefe turns up under six feet of snow and his girlfriend, Karen Read, is immediately suspected of striking him with her SUV - leaving him for dead. As the investigation i…
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