Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, a music producer who worked with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs on his latest album, provided more details to the court related to his lawsuit against the rapper. Jones says he has audio and video recordings of illegal activities like drug use, distribution of unregistered guns, and hiring of sex workers. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the newest developments. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can...

A former employee of rapper Kanye West’s Donda Academy is suing West and several codefendants, alleging he was subjected to a hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, and more. In addition to tirades against Jewish people, the suit claims West ranted about the LGBTQ community and the Chinese. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the shocking claims in the legal filing. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You...

A former steward aboard a yacht used by Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and his entourage claims Combs’ son Christian sexually assaulted her in 2022. Her lawsuit against both father and son lays out allegations of rampant drug use, nudity, and assault while the family was on board. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the most shocking revelations in the latest legal action. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a...

Jeffrey Lichtman, who is representing Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ two sons Justin and Christian following federal raids on Combs’ homes, believes the high-profile nature of the case could create problems during any future criminal case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer to discuss what could happen during jury selection if the rapper is charged. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management -...

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs allegedly insisted that people close to him sign non-disclosure agreements, forbidding them from talking about what they saw and heard the music mogul do. Many of his artists were forced to sign what a lawyer called "terrifying" NDAs in the years leading up to the federal trafficking investigation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks through the legal paperwork with David Ring, a trial attorney who represented Jane Doe 1 in the Harvey Weinstein case. HOST: Jesse...

A new plaintiff, Grace O’Marcaigh, is accusing Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and his son Christian “King” Combs of assault in a new civil filing in Los Angeles. O’Marcaigh says she was working as a steward in 2022 when Christian Combs assaulted her in a yacht’s makeshift recording studio. Music producer Lil Rod Jones was also reportedly in the room and claims to have audio recordings of the incident. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest lawsuit. HOST: Jesse...

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ two sons, Justin and Christian Combs, are coming under fire after both were mentioned in lawsuits against their father. The two were also briefly detained during the large raid on Combs’ home in Los Angeles by Homeland Security investigators. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with entertainment and criminal attorney Darryl Cohen to discuss the legal action P. Diddy’s sons could be facing. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR...

Despite being friends with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for more than 20 years, actor Ashton Kutcher is keeping to himself following raids on two of Combs’ homes last week. The Southern District of New York is reportedly investigating a sex trafficking operation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses how Kutcher could be pulled into the investigation with entertainment attorney and reporter Jonathan Handel. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to sheathunderwear.com/sidebar for twenty percent off your...

An arrest and indictment against music icon Sean “Diddy” Combs could come at any time. The Southern District of New York is reportedly looking into allegations of sex trafficking involving the rapper. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the implications of the investigation with famed criminal defense attorney and author Alan Dershowitz. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less...

As the feds launch a trafficking investigation with connections to Sean “Diddy” Combs, older videos of the music mogul have gone viral. Plus, fellow celebrities talk about Combs’ infamous parties and why they thought his actions were suspicious. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a look at some of the videos after Homeland Security agents raided two of Combs’ homes. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in...

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt’s crimes against Franke’s two youngest children are in the spotlight as Utah officials release hours of video of the home where the young children were abused for months. Both Franke and Hildebrandt entered guilty pleas to aggravated child abuse and were sent to prison. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the most chilling evidence against the two abusers. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at...

Raids on music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties and rumor of his potential arrest have drawn many comparisons between the federal investigations into Combs and fellow artist R. Kelly. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with former prosecutor Nadia Shihata, who helped put R. Kelly behind bars on child pornography charges, to talk about what could happen next in Combs’ case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to sheathunderwear.com/sidebar for twenty percent off your order! HOST: Jesse...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs could potentially face arrest as federal investigators look into an alleged sex trafficking operation. Combs has faced multiple accusations of sexual assault and abuse in recent lawsuits. On Monday, federal agents raided two of his homes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber examines possible defenses for Combs if he were to go to trial with criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan &...

Sean Combs, the music mogul often referred to as P. Diddy, is under investigation by federal authorities for possible links to a sex trafficking operation. Two of Diddy's homes were raided by federal authorities on Monday. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with Brian J. McMonagle, attorney for fellow rapper Meek Mill, to discuss what we know so far about the investigation. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at...

Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, appears to be under investigation by the federal government, as authorities in New York work a large trafficking case. Combs has been sued multiple times since November 2023, with several alleged victims making claims of sexual abuse and human trafficking against the music mogul. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments with former CIA and FBI special agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an...

Within hours of Ruby Franke and her apparent business partner Jodi Hildebrandt being arrested on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse in Utah, Kevin Franke was at the Ivins Police Department trying to figure out what was going on with their children. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the top new details we learned about Kevin Franke, and how his story changed, during two interviews with police. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: This episode of Sidebar is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give...

New documents in the Jared Bridegan investigation reveal his connection to a disgraced ex-cop involved in a swinger lifestyle. Multiple people are believed to be connected to Bridegan’s assassination, including his ex-wife, her new husband, and a hitman. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest developments with retired NYPD sergeant Joe Giacalone. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing...

Aaron Thomas, 38, is under arrest in New Jersey after he was seen on video entering a high school classroom and yelling at two students. He’s now facing assault and terroristic threat charges for the tense encounter. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the viral video and why parents are now calling out school administrators and the teacher for their reaction with New Jersey criminal defense attorney Mike Koribanics. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can...

Newly released data from the state of Utah in relation to the case of former "momfluencer" Ruby Franke includes everything from police body camera footage of officers finding her two youngest children emaciated and with obvious wounds, to video of Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt being arrested, to a journal that documented a timeline of the women's crimes. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the most outrageous new details learned from the trove of files. PLEASE SUPPORT...

Law&Crime is anticipating a huge release of documents, body camera footage, and more from the investigation into former “momfluencer” Ruby Franke and her codefendant Jodi Hildebrandt in Utah. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a rundown of what to expect with KSLT-TV reporter Shelby Lofton. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsidebar HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR...

A newly unsealed warrant points to Kouri Richins’ mother, Lisa Darden, as having possibly inspired her daughter to poison her husband, Eric. Darden had a romantic partner in 2006 that died unexpectedly of a drug overdose. A spokesperson for Eric’s family members said they believe Darden may have been involved in helping Kouri commit murder. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR...

The restaurant and bar Hubbard Inn in Chicago says Julia Reel intentionally fabricated a story that went viral on TikTok. Reel accused the bar's bouncers of “manhandling her” and throwing her down two sets of stairs. Hubbard Inn responded with its own video, showing security footage of Reel being calmly escorted out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the legal action Hubbard Inn is now taking with defamation attorney Joe Meadows. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an...

Actor Alec Baldwin was filming the movie “Rust” in New Mexico in 2021 when the gun he was holding fired, shooting a live round. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. Set armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting. Baldwin’s legal team has now filed paperwork to have the actor’s indictment thrown out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the legal filings with criminal defense attorney Natalie Whittingham...

Carey Birmingham, 60, will be eligible for parole in Texas in just five years, after he was convicted of shooting his wife multiple times. The victim, Patricia “Rici” Birmingham, was recording on her cell phone when she was killed in 2021. Birmingham says he shot her in the heat of passion after he found out she was unfaithful. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the unique case with Birmingham’s defense team, Anthony Osso and Dan Cogdell. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been...

Preston Lord, 16, died from severe brain injuries in October after allegedly being chased down and attacked by multiple people. The Maricopa County District Attorney’s Office believes a cheap gold chain may have been the catalyst for the assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with local activists about their mission to bring awareness to teen violence. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffered an injury and need legal support click www.attorneytom.com/Sidebar for a FREE consultation...