

The Trial of Diddy
Daily Mail
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had it all. In the 90s and aughts, he produced global hits for the hottest stars in the world, including Biggie, Mary J. Blige and J Lo. Now, he faces multiple federal charges in New York, including sex trafficking and allegedly running a criminal enterprise. Join journalists Kayla Brantley and Germania Rodriguez, as they bring you all the happenings from inside the New York court, on the case gripping the world. Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast with over 30million downloads 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. Follow us on X and Instagram @thetrialpod Contact us at thetrial@dailymail.com Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial') Hosts: Kayla Brantley, Germania Rodriguez & Marjorie Hernandez Writers: Liz Hull, Dan Bates Producers: Serita Wesley, Rob Fitzpatrick Editors: Sam Morris, Chelsey Moore Production Manager: Vittoria CecchiniCreative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2025 • 36min
“People Go Missing”
With Cassie Ventura finally off the stand, The Trial of Diddy is getting a barrage of witnesses on a daily basis to corroborate everything we have heard so far.Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard is first up to the stand, being grilled by the defense on whether or not she can keep her stories straight. Cassie’s former best friend, Kerry Morgan, testified about the time she had spent with Diddy and Cassie together, as well as her own run-ins with Diddy. We also revisit some of the most talked-about moments from Cassie’s testimony last week. This episode of The Trial of Diddy is hosted by Germania-Rodriguez Poleo, Chief US Reporter, and Karen Ruiz, assistant editor for the Daily Mail US exclusives desk.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2025 • 37min
“I Can’t Carry the Shame”
Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend has been on the stand for 3 days in a row giving her gut-wrenching testimony into their decade long relationship, and the alleged abuse she experienced at his hand.It’s now the defense’s turn to question Cassie about her claims, and for our listeners to get a word for word deep dive into all of the details. Listen in as Attorney’s Emily Anne Johnson and Anna Estevao, take Cassie back to the years of 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2023 in great detail.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’sManhattan-based, Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail, and Germania-Rodriguez Poleo, Chief US Reporter.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 HullProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2025 • 25min
An Opening to Remember
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is on day 2 of his long-awaited trial. Both the prosecution and defense came out swinging with impactful and brutally candid opening statements focused on the victims, but in a VERY different way!Today is the first day that the jury is laying eyes on the catalyst of this case, Cassie Ventura, as she testifies, constantly reliving some of the most horrific experiences in her life. Listen in as we give you word-for-word testimony from witnesses Daniel Phillip and Cassie Ventura on Diddy’s notorious “freak offs.” We will also hear the passionate opening statements from both the prosecution and the defense.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’sManhattan-based, Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail, and Germania-Rodriguez Poleo, Chief US Reporter.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 MorrisWriters: Liz Hull and Caroline CheethamProducer: Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2025 • 15min
The "King" on Trial
The day has finally arrived! The jury has been selected, and the defense and prosecution have given their opening statements. Ahead of our verbatim trial coverage, Kayla and Germania are giving a brief rundown of what all occurred today in the case of the US vs. Sean “P.Diddy” Combs.As we head towards our transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial listeners a word-for-word account of all the details taking place in the courtroom on Tuesday, May 13th.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez, Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail, and Germania-Rodriguez Poleo, Chief US Reporter.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 and Germania Rodriguez-PoleoEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyWriters: Liz Hull and Caroline CheethamProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2025 • 27min
A Jury of His “Peers”
As we finish out the week, the jury selection process continues for the case of the United States vs. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. In this episode, Renato Stabile, jury consultant and friend of the pod, joins Germania & Marjorie as we unpack why the judge has decided to finalize jury selection on Monday, the 12th, and when we will hear opening statements.Next week, we transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial listeners a word-for-word account of all the details taking place in the courtroom on Tuesday, May 13th.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez, Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail, and Germania-Rodriguez Poleo, Chief US Reporter.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: Chelsey MooreProducer: Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2025 • 17min
Trial Day is JUST Around the Corner
It's day one of jury selection. As the defense, prosecution, and judge question and interview each of the prospective jurors, we get a glimpse into the kinds of inquiries that are being made, and what celebrity names are being brought up.We also announce the transition to the long-standing, award-winning podcast format that gives The Trial listeners a word-for-word account of all the details taking place in the courtroom.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.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 and Kayla BrantleyEditor: Sam MorrisProducer: Serita WesleyProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2025 • 37min
He Was So Interesting To The Hilfigers, The Trumps, The Winfreys
Do not miss this episode with Sean Combs' childhood friend Tim Patterson. Tim was Diddy's intern at Uptown Records and became a record producer. Tim knows who Combs was as well as anyone.The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us your questions thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Marjorie Hernandez and Kayla BrantleyEditor: Sam MorrisProducer Rob FitzpatrickProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2025 • 4min
Three trials. Three continents. One unmissable season of The Trial.
Next week, The Trial returns, taking you inside three of the most explosive legal battles playing out across the globe. In the U.S.A., music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs stands accused of multiple charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, which he strongly denies. We'll be on the ground, reporting the facts as his trial unfolds in New York. In Australia, Erin Patterson will stand trial, accused of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms to her ex-husband’s family members. We’ll be reporting from the courtroom in Morwell, Victoria as the case plays out. And in Paris, the men accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in 2016 finally stand trial. We’ll be there, reporting every detail as it happens. Follow all of our feeds now to listen. The Trial of Diddy The Trial of Erin Patterson The Trial See you next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2025 • 25min
It's Not Their Shame, It's His
Don't miss this episode with Rochelle Keyhan, a former special victims prosecutor and founder of Collective Liberty, an organization dedicated to the eradication of sex traffickingThe Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us your questions thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Marjorie Hernandez and Kayla BrantleyEditor: Sam MorrisProducer Rob FitzpatrickProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2025 • 5min
BREAKING NEWS Motion Denied (Again)
Super quick Bonus Episode with Marjorie digging into the news from today's court hearing - the main event being, the defense's motion was denied and the trial will definitely begin on May 5 with jury selection and May 12 for opening statements. The Trial of Diddy is hosted by DailyMail.com’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez and Manhattan-based Kayla Brantley, reporter-at-large and TV correspondent at Daily Mail.Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us your questions thetrial@dailymail.comWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’)Presenters: Marjorie Hernandez and Kayla BrantleyEditor: Sam MorrisProducer Rob FitzpatrickProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit thecrimedesk.com to become a member.The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.