Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a request through his attorney to appear unshackled during court proceedings. The motion, submitted late on Monday, Nov. 18, argues that shackling the music mogul creates risks of juror bias and hampers his ability to communicate with his defense team. “We write on behalf of our client, Mr. Sean Combs, to respectfully request that the Court direct the United States Marshals Service to unshackle Mr. Combs prior to bringing him into the courtroom for tomorrow's...

Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of murdering her two sons in 1994, was denied parole on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after appearing before the South Carolina parole board. The denial comes nearly three decades after Smith drove her car into a lake with her children, Michael (3) and Alex (14 months), strapped inside, a crime that shocked the nation.   Smith, now 53, appeared via videoconference and addressed the board with remorse. “I know that what I did was horrible,” she said,...

Alysia Adams, a woman from Caddo County, Oklahoma, declined to plead guilty on Wednesday to the murder of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, reversing her decision moments before a scheduled court hearing. The unexpected move has reinstated the possibility of the death penalty if she is found guilty at trial. Athena's grandparents had traveled four hours to attend the hearing, anticipating a guilty plea from Adams. "Very disappointed; we have been patiently waiting for almost 22 months for some...

What if the very evidence meant to bring justice only ends up casting a shadow of doubt? In the Delphi case involving Richard Allen, the investigation appears riddled with missed opportunities and startling revelations. Imagine pursuing a suspect for years only to realize that crucial details were overlooked and reasonable doubt buried. From Brad Holder’s Odinistic connections to Keegan Klein’s disturbing exchanges with one of the victims, you’d think there’d be a stronger case to present....

Governor Defers Clemency Decision as New DA Prepares Case Review   On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the latest developments in the Menendez brothers’ case, as Governor Gavin Newsom defers his decision on clemency until the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, completes a comprehensive review. The case, which has captivated the nation for decades, is reignited by new evidence, shifting public sentiment, and a Netflix series spotlighting the brothers’...

Ever wonder how broken the criminal justice system can be? In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta dives into the nightmarish appeals process faced by Richard Allen, painting a chilling picture of what it means to fight for your life within a system that seems rigged from the start. From concerns about Allen’s survival in prison—where child killers are less than welcome—to the mind-boggling delays and hurdles of getting a fair appeal, the picture isn’t pretty. Motta reveals the harsh...

The legal troubles surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs have escalated as five new lawsuits accuse the music mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting both men and women over a two-decade span. The allegations, which range from 2001 to 2022, detail disturbing incidents at parties and events in New York City, Miami, and the Hamptons.   Filing anonymously under the names "Jane Doe" and "John Doe," the plaintiffs allege patterns of misconduct involving drugs, coercion, and threats to ensure silence....

Why do we still struggle to differentiate between genuine mental illness and strategic manipulation in the criminal justice system? Allegedly, in Richard Allen’s case, the lines between the two seemed deliberately blurred. Experts took the stand to argue over Allen’s competency, with the prosecution painting a picture of someone faking symptoms. But what about the extremes Allen went to, like self-injury or the infamous incident involving feces? Is it really that easy to fake such disturbing...

How does someone convicted of such horrific crimes find a path to justice, especially when the system itself seems riddled with holes? Richard Allen’s fate appears sealed behind bars, yet the appeals process introduces the potential for new evidence to come to light. The question is, how high does that bar need to be? Comparisons are made to cases like Scott Peterson, where Innocence Project involvement could spark a new trial if compelling evidence emerges. But in Allen’s case, disturbing...

What does it take for a family to begin doubting one of their own? As Bryan Kohberger sits in his cell, his defense faces a mountain of evidence, and yet they’ve managed to weave a tale that includes star-gazing alibis and expert witnesses. Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down how a new judge is cracking down on courtroom antics, tightening the reins on Kohberger’s defense team and their attempts to poke holes in DNA and digital evidence. From the suspicious lack of DNA found in certain places...

A Tennessee family is reeling from a tragic incident in which seven of their beloved dogs were shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy while the family was out for dinner. Kevin Dismuke and his wife left their McNairy County home for an evening out but returned to devastating news. "She said, ‘Poe is dead,’” Dismuke recalled his wife telling him, referring to one of their dogs. When he got back to their property he found that only one of their dogs had survived. “They were all gone except...

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge not to grant Sean "Diddy" Combs bail, accusing the music mogul of witness tampering and attempting to influence potential jurors from his cell in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, faces serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. In a motion filed Friday, prosecutors emphasized that Combs has made relentless efforts to...

What happens when a case is loaded with more theories than an amateur true crime detective’s conspiracy board? Richard Allen’s case might be the best example of this chaos in action. Was there something to the infamous Odinism theory, or did it sound like one too many plot twists in a bad horror flick? The defense never got to argue that angle, but would it have helped if the murders were framed as ritualistic cult killings without the Viking baggage? Or would it have just made jurors roll...

How does a case with so many holes still lead to a conviction? That’s the question Defense Attorney Bob Motta wrestles with as he takes us inside the bizarre and shocking moments of a trial that leaves more doubts than certainties. What happens when confessions seem suspicious, when forensic tools go ignored, and when an investigator’s "expert" opinion is based on listening to audio with his own ears rather than science? It’s a circus of courtroom antics that makes you wonder if justice was...

How does a routine “nightly drive” turn into the defense's most head-scratching alibi? As the two-year mark approaches in the brutal murders of four college students in Moscow, the case against the accused, Brian Werner, keeps unfolding in frustratingly slow motion. With the trial still a year away, the evidence piles up—DNA on a knife sheath, cell data aligning too conveniently, and an alibi that could’ve been ripped from the pages of “Things That Don't Hold Up in Court.” Robin Dreeke, a...

Was Richard Allen truly in control of his actions, or was he lost in a storm of psychosis that led to a verdict based on incomplete understanding? In this episode, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unravel the complexities of the Delphi murder trial and the baffling state of mental health awareness in our criminal justice system. Imagine basing a conviction on a man who was eating a Bible and banging his head against a wall, all while confessing to horrific crimes. But how...

Ellen Greenberg’s Stabbing Death: Why Justice Remains Elusive The death of Ellen Greenberg, a twenty-seven-year-old teacher who was found stabbed to death in her Philadelphia apartment, remains one of the most puzzling and controversial cases in recent memory. Ellen’s body was discovered on the kitchen floor, bearing twenty stab wounds, with ten of those injuries located on the back of her neck. The scene alone suggested a violent and horrifying end, one that appeared to be a clear-cut case...

Why do some solid leads in a high-profile case get brushed aside, even when they appear so promising? In a tangled web of names, Odinism theories, and overlooked suspects, the Delphi murders remain mired in unanswered questions and controversial decisions. We’re diving deep into figures like Brad Holder, a vowed Odinist whose religious affiliations once made him a suspect, and the strange events that have plagued this case, from fraud charges against an investigator to a fatal shooting...

Did the system really deliver justice, or are we left questioning whether the right person is paying the price for a horrifying crime? In the Richard Allen case, the jury's guilty verdict brought shock and relief to many—but was it truly the correct call, or did the defense face an uphill battle stacked against them from the start? Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis weighs in on the chilling reality of the trial, where Judge Gull's decisions seemingly tilted the scales of...

Did Richard Allen’s defense truly give him a fighting chance? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the baffling elements of Allen’s trial, from the underwhelming case presentation to the questionable reliance on a single bullet as key evidence. Why were potential character witnesses, like friends from his workplace or people who knew him in the National Guard, never brought to the stand? And how reliable can voice identification be when it's left to mere opinion without...

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul currently facing serious sex trafficking charges, is alleged to have broken prison rules by contacting potential witnesses through unauthorized communication methods. Prosecutors claim that Diddy, detained in Manhattan, has made “relentless efforts” to “corruptly influence witness testimony,” using other inmates' phone accounts and arranging three-way calls to speak with people not on his approved list. These allegations have brought the high-profile case...

Nathan Hochman, the incoming Los Angeles District Attorney, is preparing to take on the complex case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, whose 1989 conviction for murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in Beverly Hills has reignited public interest. This surge in attention has been fueled by Netflix’s dramatized series *Monsters* and its accompanying documentary, featuring the brothers speaking from prison. However, Hochman has cautioned that public perception, influenced by these...

Indianapolis police are investigating the death of a man found inside a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness gym three days after he entered. The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 39-year-old Derek Sink. The tragic discovery has left many unanswered questions and prompted scrutiny over the incident. On Monday morning, just before 8:30 a.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department received a report of a body at Planet Fitness. Officers arrived to find Sink’s body in...

A Missouri woman has been arrested after allegedly giving her 14-year-old daughter a pill containing fentanyl, leading to the teenager's fatal overdose. Jacquelyn R. Powers, 35, was taken into custody last week and now faces charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in death, according to court records. Court documents identify the victim as "VT," though several media outlets have reported that Powers is the mother of the deceased girl. Authorities have not...