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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!
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Diddy Trial Juror Interview & Diddy Gets Standing Ovation in Jail
A juror from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ explosive federal RICO & trafficking trial reveals why he believes Diddy walked free on the most serious charges, and says the…
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“I Predict He’ll Last One Year”: Kohberger’s Prison Reality Could Be Worse Than Death Row
Bryan Kohberger just pleaded guilty to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students-- but the real punishment may be what comes next. In this…
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Sex Scandal Teacher Told Teen She’d Use a Sperm Donor to Get Pregnant, Begs For More Freedom
Accused sex predator and former teacher Christina Formella returned to court on July 2, asking the judge to loosen her GPS restrictions, despite facing over 55…
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Cold-Blooded Coward Bryan Kohberger Finally Confesses to Idaho Slaughter
It’s done. Bryan Kohberger has officially pleaded guilty to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana…
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VERDICT SHOCKER: Diddy Beats Major Charges But Still Locked Up | United States vs. Sean Combs Verdict
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted on the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking case — but he’s not going anywhere. Despite the partial…
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A Deal with the Devil? Megyn Kelly and Ashleigh Banfield on the Kohberger Bombshell
Bryan Kohberger has just dropped a legal bombshell in the Idaho student murders case that completely wipes the death penalty off the table. What does it mean…
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Diddy’s Jury Has Questions! And One Juror Might Not Be Following the Rules? | Diddy Trial Verdict Watch
The jury begins deliberating in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, but within the first hour they send a surprising note to the judge…
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Kohberger Caves: Shocking Plea Deal to Escape Death Penalty | Brian Entin Joins Ashleigh Banfield
Massive breaking news in the Idaho student murders case! Bryan Kohberger is reportedly preparing to take a plea deal. After more than a year of waiting…
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“She Wanted It”: Diddy’s Lawyer Makes His Wildest Argument Yet | United States vs. Sean Combs Defense Closing Arguments
It's all over but the deciding... and I doubt Sean "Diddy" Combs is going to sleep well in his jail cell this weekend at the federal lockup in Southern…
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Diddy’s Day of Hell: Prosecutors Burn His Empire to the Ground | United States vs. Sean Combs Closing Arguments
Today was finally the day……The day the government finally stood up and said, enough. The day prosecutors looked the jury dead in the eye and told them, “It’s…
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“Am I in Trouble?” Teacher Slapped with 50+ Sex Charges, Texts Boy From Italian Wedding | The Christina Formella Story
It started with a traffic stop, and ended with a married teacher sobbing in the back of a police car, asking if she was in trouble... But prosecutors say…
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After 7 Weeks of Bombshells, Diddy’s Defense Rests in 10 Minutes | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 29
It was Day 29 of the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and today felt like the defense was flipping the script. They’re not…
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“Refresh Her Bag of D*cks”: Inside the Sex Messaging Scandal | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 28
Day 28 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs was relentless.We’re talking about explicit text messages, graphic videos, coordinated…
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Wild King Mode Activated: Diddy’s Alleged "Drug Mule" Testifies | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 27
Brendan Paul took the stand today and gave the jury a front-row seat to life inside Diddy’s inner circle. The former assistant talked about drugs, hotel…
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Criminal Kingpin Diddy? Every Gut-Punch Testimony That’s Rocked Diddy’s Trial So Far | United States vs. Sean Combs Recap
It’s been bombshell after bombshell in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, and now we’re breaking down the most gut-wrenching, jaw-dropping testimony…
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My Deep Dive with Vinnie Politan on the Verdict, Turtleboy, and Possibility of Wrongful Death Suit Against Karen Read?
Protesters in pink, waving American flags, chanting “Free Karen,” and yes… someone even showed up in a full German shepherd mask with a sign that said, "I bit…
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Sick Juror Halts Diddy’s Trial Right Before the ‘Drug Mule’ | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 26
It’s Day 26 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial, and just as prosecutors prepared to call his alleged drug mule to the stand, the entire day…
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Juror Rips Off Headphones In Disgust, Forced To Watch Sex Tapes AGAIN | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 25
It’s Day 25 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Armon Wiggins joins Ashleigh Banfield to reveal how jurors reacted as a second…
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Jurors Forced To Watch Graphic Sex Tapes, But Is Diddy the One Getting Screwed? | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 24
Diddy blew a kiss to the gallery, then sat through hours of charts, freak-off texts, and a paper trail the government says ties directly to RICO. And for the…
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Kanye Crashes Diddy’s Trial As Diddy’s Assistant Spills Everything | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 23
Kanye West, now legally going by Ye Ye, made a surprise appearance at Day 23 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial. Inside the courtroom…
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VERDICT WATCH | Karen Read Trial Heads to The Jury After Explosive Closing Arguments
After weeks of explosive testimony and dueling expert theories, the jury is now deliberating Karen Read's fate. In a dramatic final showdown, defense attorney…
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DIDDY BOMBSHELL: Fellow Rap Icon Likes Freak Offs & Diddy's Voice Texts RELEASED
It was Day 22 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial and the internet is on FIRE with testimony today about ANOTHER FAMOUS RAPPER who apparently likes to freak…
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Crash Expert Torches Prosecution Theory as Defense Rests | Karen Read Trial Day 31
On Day 31 of the Karen Read trial, defense crash expert Andrew Rentschler takes the stand one final time and dismantles the prosecution’s theory, piece by…
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Diddy's Ex-GF Gets Shredded By Her Own Filthy Texts | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 21
Day 21 of Diddy’s federal trial was a full-blown character assassination. Jane’s sex-filled texts took center stage, and the defense used every word to try to…
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"Freak Fests", Chanel Bags, & Sexts: Jane Gets Grilled on Cross | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 20
From “Freak Fest” planning to Chanel bag jealousy to the moment Jane shouted, “I only got trauma!” this was one of the wildest days in court yet. Day 20 of the…
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Karen Read Trial Nears End: Defense Expert Says Injuries Not from SUV | Karen Read Trial Day 30 Bombshells
On Day 30 of the Karen Read trial, tensions exploded as Dr. Elizabeth Laposata stood firm under fire, insisting John O’Keefe’s injuries were not caused by a…
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Cassie 2.0? Jane Completely EXPOSES Diddy | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 19
It’s Day 19 of Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial, and today, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, the woman testifying under the pseudonym “Jane” took the stand for a third…
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Defense Explodes Over Sweatshirt Stunt & Calls for Mistrial | Karen Read Day 29
Day 29 of Karen Read’s trial turned explosive as the defense accused the prosecution of misleading the jury and demanded a mistrial with prejudice. With just…
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The Most Sickening & Disturbing Testimony We've Heard Yet | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 18
Day 18 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs blew the roof off the courtroom. It was some of the most disturbing and frankly…
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Crash Test Showdown: The SUV, the Tail Light, and the Dummy Arm Debate | Karen Read Trial Day 28
Karen Read’s defense unleashes its top crash expert while prosecutors punch back hard. From busted taillights to encrypted texts, dummy arm weights to deleted…
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WARNING: Graphic Testimony | Witness Destroyed On Cross & Jane Doe Takes The Stand | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 17
Day 17 of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs took a harrowing turn as Jane Doe, the government’s second sex trafficking accuser, took the stand. Her…
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"Diddy Dangled Me From 17th Story Balcony" | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 16
Day 16 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial delivered some of the most disturbing testimony yet, as Bryana Bongolan told the jury that Diddy once lifted her…
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"I Saw Nothing": Snow Plow Driver Stands Firm | Karen Read Trial Day 27
A snowplow driver says he passed 34 Fairview Road again and again, and NEVER saw a body. On Day 27 of the Karen Read trial, the defense leaned into love…
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Mob Vibes in Manhattan: Diddy’s Bag of Cash, & Money Trail From Hell | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 15
Day 15 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial felt less like a courtroom and more like a scene out of a mob movie. A hotel security guard says he was handed a…
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Mistrial Mayhem and a Tail Light Twist | | Karen Read Trial Day 26
It's Day 26 of Karen Read’s murder trial… and the word of the day was memory. We saw more fireworks between expert witnesses and the defense today. Sgt. Barros…
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"Me Too Moneygrab?" Defense Eviscerates Diddy’s Ex-Assistant | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 14
Day 14 of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs took a vicious turn. Defense attorney Brian Steel unleashed a blistering cross-examination on "Mia", the…
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Former Cop Accuses Defense of Threats in Karen Read Trial Bombshell | Karen Read Trial Day 25
On Day 25 of Karen Read’s murder trial, the courtroom turned into a battlefield.From bombshell accusations and FBI claims to a tense cross-examination that…
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"You better learn to walk on water like Jesus did, B*tch!" | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 13
“You better learn to walk on water like Jesus did, b*tch!” That’s what Mia says Diddy screamed at her on a yacht in St. Barts — just before she tried to flee…
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Diddy's Worst Nightmare: "Mia" Unleashes Hell in Court | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 12
She was Diddy's assistant for a decade, and her testimony was absolutely gut-wrenching. "Mia" says she was sexually assaulted multiple times, witnessed…
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"What if I clipped him in the knee and he passed out?" Commonwealth Rests | Karen Read Trial Day 23
The Commonwealth rests — but not before jurors hear from crash expert Dr. Judson Welcher one last time. Karen Read’s lawyer presses him hard on his…
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Defense Strikes Back: No Crash, No Crime? | Karen Read Trial Day 24
Karen Read’s defense team isn’t pulling any punches. Their first expert says there’s zero evidence her SUV ever struck John O’Keefe — not that night, not ever…
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Nail in Diddy’s Coffin? Celebrity Stylist Testifies Cassie Was Hunted and Brutalized | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 11
Diddy's Reign of Terror? Day 11 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial delivered some of the most gripping testimony yet, as celebrity stylist…
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If They Believe Him… It’s Game Over for Karen Read | Karen Read Trial Day 22
Crash reconstruction expert Dr. Judson Welcher took the stand on Day 22 of the Karen Read trial, and things got TENSE. The testimony was dense, the answers…
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Karen Read Trial Witness Stumbles Through Key Testimony | Confusing Slides, Contradictions & Mixed Results
In Day 21 of the Karen Read murder trial, jurors were left scratching their heads as the prosecution’s KEY expert witness delivered one of the most confusing…
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DEVASTATING Testimony: Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Goes Scorched Earth | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 10
Capricorn Clark, Diddy’s former assistant, just took the stand, and let’s just say… it was scorched earth.... she blew the roof off the place! From being…
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Will Diddy Walk? The Defense Moves That Might Just Save Him | United States vs. Sean Combs
Sean "Diddy" Combs is fighting for his life in federal court, and while the prosecution's case is making headlines, his defense team has landed some serious…
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Top 10 Moments That Could Lock Diddy Up for Life | United States vs. Sean Combs
The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is underway and prosecutors say it could put him behind bars for life. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh…
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“TOO EASY LOL”: 5 Fugitives Still Loose After New Orleans Jailbreak
Ten inmates broke out of one of Louisiana’s largest jails and five are still on the run. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down how they escaped…
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Explosive Testimony: Kid Cudi's Porsche Torched, Cassie’s Injuries, and the Apple-Throwing Incident | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 9
Day 9 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial was jaw-dropping. Rapper Kid Cudi took the stand and told the jury his Porsche was firebombed just weeks after he…
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Trial Twist in Idaho Murders: The Dateline Leak
Is the Dateline leak enough to derail the Idaho murders trial? Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers think so, and they’ve just asked the judge to hit pause. In this…
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Mystery Juror Drama Halts Courtroom + Forensic Bombshells | Karen Read Trial Day 20
Court was barely underway on Day 20 of the Karen Read murder trial when everything came to a screeching halt. Judge Beverly Cannone suddenly cleared the…
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Agents Raid Diddy’s Miami Mansion: Sharpie on Mirrors, Guns, & Secrets in Court | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 8
Federal agents uncovered far more than weapons and drugs during their raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Miami mansion! Jurors were shown over 40 photos from the…
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Revolting Testimony: The Punisher Takes the Stand, Cassie’s Mom Speaks Out | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 7
Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial brought revolting testimony from two explosive witnesses: Cassie Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura…
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State’s Timeline vs. Defense Doubts: The Jury Hears Both | Karen Read Trial Day 19
The prosecution says Karen Read’s SUV was reversing at the exact moment John O’Keefe last used his phone — and their digital expert says the car’s own data…
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Expert Gets Torched by Defense | Karen Read Trial Day 18
The prosecution says Karen Read backed her SUV into John O’Keefe — and now they’ve got a timeline they claim proves it. Down to the second. But here’s the…
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Diddy’s Inner Circle Tells ALL + Feds Release Graphic Photos | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 6
The inner circle is speaking, and we're all ears. Cassie’s ex-best friend. Diddy’s former assistant. And brand-new DOJ photos. In this episode, Ashleigh…
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Karen Read's Defense Says Timeline Shift Changes EVERYTHING! | Karen Read Trial Day 17
Day 17 of the Karen Read trial may have been a short day on the calendar, but inside that Norfolk County courtroom, the action was nonstop. Judge Cannone gave…
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“I Will F--king Kill You”: Cassie’s Explosive Audio Rocks the Courtroom | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 5
Day 5 of Diddy’s trial just blew the roof off. Jurors heard a 2014 audio recording of Cassie Ventura screaming at a man who claimed he saw one of her sex…
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Karen Read Trial Day 16: The Autopsy, the Bruises, the Backlash
Day 16 of the Karen Read trial zeroed in on the one question that could make or break this case: How did John O’Keefe die? The medical expert, Dr. Irini…
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Cassie Under Fire: Diddy’s Defense Uses Her Own Words Against Her | United States vs. Sean Combs Day 4
It's Day 4 of Diddy's Trial.... and Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial took a sharp turn. The defense came…