Trial By Jury: Brian Walshe

As the second week of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ racketeering and sex trafficking trial unfolds, the abuse and coercion alleged by Combs’ ex-girlfriend has been in the spotlight. Laura Coates speaks with Dr. Lisa Fontes, a professor and expert on intimate partner violence and coercive control, to unpack what the jury heard and what it reveals about the prosecution’s strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As week two of the RICO and sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs continues, Laura Coates sits down with Suzi Siegel, one of Combs’ former assistants, to hear more about what went down in Diddy’s world behind the scenes. Plus, we learn from CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister about a key piece of testimony from Cassie Ventura’s mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Coates catches entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister just after court concludes for the week for a breakdown of the most important moments and the biggest shocks from the first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. They get into Cassie Ventura’s emotional testimony, the potential impact of the settlements she’s now disclosed, and the surprising testimony from another witness that puts the case in a new light.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark O’Mara, a renowned criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst known for his high-profile cases, joins the discussion about Cassie Ventura's poignant testimony in Diddy's federal trial. They delve into how her harrowing revelations of alleged abuse could shift the defense's strategy. The conversation highlights the complexity of navigating RICO charges and the significant impact of jury perceptions. O'Mara also analyzes the emotional dynamics at play in this high-profile case and the potential risks of defense tactics during cross-examination.

On the second day of Diddy’s federal trial, all eyes turned to star witness Cassie Ventura. The singer, once signed to Bad Boy records, had a complex relationship with Diddy marked by abuse. But will the jury see her only as a victim? We’ll ask one of Bill Cosby’s former attorneys, Monique Pressley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal racketeering and prostitution trial against rap star and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs got underway in New York on Monday. In our new series Trial By Jury, we bring you an inside look into the explosive opening arguments and the shock waves the trial is sending through the music world. CNN’s Laura Coates sits down with music journalist and culture critic Touré to dig into how this trial is reshaping Diddy’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices