

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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Apr 17, 2025 • 26min
It’s Not About Diddy, It’s About These Women
This week Kayla and Marjorie dig into the new addition to Diddy’s team, the tinned fish affair and catch up with legal commentator, trial lawyer and host of Crime Stories, Nancy Grace.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 10, 2025 • 15min
The Prior Bad Acts Question
This week Kayla and Marjorie dig into Cassie Ventura’s decision to testify under her own name, some new victim testimonies and whether allegations of Diddy’s “Prior Bad Acts” should be admissible in court.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 4, 2025 • 37min
Diddy’s Life Is On The Line
This week Kayla and Marjorie catch up with attorney and Jury Selection specialist Renato Stabile to discover how and why the 12 people who will ultimately sit in judgement on Sean Combs are selected. 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 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.

Mar 28, 2025 • 30min
Clients Can Be Assholes
This week Kayla and Marjorie catch up with Criminal Defense Lawyer David Gelman to talk about a rare legal victory for Diddy, the repercussions of that Kanye call and so much more.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.Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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.

Mar 21, 2025 • 28min
All He Has Is Kanye in His Corner
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - 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.Kayla and Marjorie explore every new development in this story each week, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy.This week they dig into former Diddy Chief of Staff Kristina Khorram’s explosive new statement and catch up with state and federal criminal law attorney Lou Shapiro. Don’t miss it!Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 11min
BONUS EPISODE - On the courtsteps for Diddy's grey appearance!
In this bonus episode, Marjorie discusses Diddy’s latest court appearance with reporter Daniel Bates, who was inside the courtroom during the rapper’s arraignment on a superseding indictment. Daniel describes Diddy’s “new look” and discusses the fight over the viral surveillance video that captured Diddy attacking Cassie at a LA hotel in 2016, which could be a key piece of evidence during the criminal trial. Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - 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.Each week Kayla and Marjorie explore each and every new development in this story, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy.Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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 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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 15min
That Friendship is Done
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - 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.This week they dig into Druski and Odell Beckham Jr’s unexpected - and strongly denied - appearance in the case, a strange twist involving a Maui police chief, and the new superseding indictment. Don’t miss it!Check back each week as Kayla and Marjorie explore each and every new development in this story, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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.

Mar 7, 2025 • 31min
It's Rough Out There
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - 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.This week they dig into Making Da Band’s Sara Rivers’ 148-page filing against Diddy and catch up with friend-of-the-pod and super-attorney Lisa Bloom who has some inside information to share on the trial. Don’t miss it!Check back each week Kayla and Marjorie as explore each and every new development in this story, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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.

Feb 28, 2025 • 35min
It's Certainly Not A Four Seasons
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - 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.Each week Kayla and Marjorie explore each and every new development in this story, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy.This week Marjorie digs into one of Diddy’s lawyers leaving the case and talks to Federal Prison Consultant, Sam Mangel, to discover what he knows about how Diddy’s living now. Don’t miss it!Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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.

Feb 21, 2025 • 41min
Millions and Millions of Dollars
Welcome to The Trial of Diddy - 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.Each week, Kayla and Marjorie explore each and every new development in this story, looking at what may - or may not - be coming next for Diddy.This week, they go deep on Diddy’s “racist” prostitution charge, the dismissal of a major claim and break down the whole lawsuit with their guest, the brilliant legal analyst and attorney, Kelly Hyman. Don’t miss it!Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us 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.