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Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript.For ad-free listening to all of our shows, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 19min
Diddy - BONUS: An Interview with Baby Oil Influencer, Arman Wiggins
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.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on Instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Kayla BrantleyEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull & Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2025 • 20min
Diddy - Exceptional Circumstances feat. Maureen Callahan
In this engaging discussion, Daily Mail columnist and host of The Nerve podcast, Maureen Callahan, delves into the recent verdict surrounding Sean Diddy Combs. Celebrations erupted as he was found guilty of lesser charges while beating significant allegations. Callahan shares insights on the aftermath, highlighting the public's mixed reactions and the media's role in shaping narratives. She reflects on Diddy's complex legacy and the implications for future high-profile cases, making for a thought-provoking conversation about celebrity culture and justice.

Jul 4, 2025 • 30min
Diddy - A Win is a Win
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?Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Marjorie Hernandez & Germania Rodriguez-PoleoEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull & Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 9min
Diddy - The Verdict Is In!
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!Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Kayla Brantley, Marjorie Hernandez & Dan BatesEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull & Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 22min
Diddy - Judgement Day
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.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Germania Rodriguez-PoleoEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull & Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2025 • 12min
Diddy - Buckle in!
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.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Luke KentonEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull & Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2025 • 23min
Diddy - SEAL Team Six
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.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Luke KentonEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham & Liz HullProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 19min
Diddy - A Trial by Media with Lisa Bloom
In this enlightening conversation, attorney Lisa Bloom, known for her expertise in sexual harassment cases, sheds light on her representation of Dawn Richard and John Doe in civil suits against Diddy. She discusses the complexities of the ongoing trial, including jury issues and vital testimonies. Bloom emphasizes the psychological struggles victims face and the intricacies of consent in abusive relationships. Listeners gain insights into courtroom strategies and the weight of witness testimonies in high-profile trials, making for a gripping and informative dialogue.

Jun 17, 2025 • 25min
Diddy - King Nights
We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs; and the jury members are getting an up-close and personal glimpse into the notorious freak-offs, aka “King Nights.” The court hears from Diddy’s former assistant, Jonathan Perez, who gives very specific information on what the setup and clean up were like for the King Nights. We hear all about what happened when one of the King Night videos was leaked to employees and how Diddy’s right-hand woman, Kristina Khorram, recorded conversations with Perez to find out who saw the video!We also give exclusive info on how the constant jury debacles, Diddy’s in-court reactions, and Kanye West’s random appearance in court!Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witnesses and so much more. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Germania Rodriguez-Poleo and Karen RuizEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham & Liz HullProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2025 • 23min
Diddy - His Crack Pipe
At the tail end of week 5 of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, Diddy’s defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, is holding Jane’s feet to the fire on written proof that she orchestrated and suggested freak-offs multiple times in their relationship. We get a first-hand glimpse into the chemistry between Jane and Diddy, as he refers to her as his “crack pipe,” in a voice note that we play in the episode. It comes as no surprise that Diddy is/was addicted, because Jane admits to the court that she STILL LOVES HIM, after everything.We also get a little bit of tea and speculation as another unnamed rapper comes up in court for having a freak off with the rapper’s girlfriend, Jane, and a favorite male escort of Diddy's.Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witnesses and so much more. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Germania Rodriguez-Poleo and Kayla BrantleyEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Caroline Cheetham & Liz HullProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrimeEmail us: thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with TrialPresenter: Kayla BrantleyProducer: Lucy RobsonCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Jamie EastClick here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


