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Laura Coates Live

Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.

Sirens Sounding In Israel Amid Warning Of New Wave Of Iran Missiles Laura Coates Live
Two people have been killed in Israel and dozens injured by Iranian strikes, Israeli authorities said. Iran reported at least 78 people killed in Israeli strikes, including senior military officials, and 320 wounded, mostly civilians.
Jun 14, 2025
Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Sites In Major Attack Laura Coates Live
Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and senior military leaders in an attack that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said will last many days. The attack plunges the Middle East into fresh uncertainty, increasing the risk of a regional war as Israel braces for Iran’s retaliation.
Jun 13, 2025
Curfew In Effect In Downtown L.A. For Second Straight Night Laura Coates Live
Downtown Los Angeles is now under curfew for a second night. Mayor Karen Bass said the number of people arrested last night was “minor,” and she hopes no one is arrested tonight. Similar protests are popping up in other major US cities, including New York, Chicago, Austin and Washington, DC. More demonstrations are planned this week.
Jun 12, 2025
Protests Against Trump’s ICE Raids Spread To NYC, Chicago Laura Coates Live
Protests unfolding nationwide against President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement races to meet White House arrest quotas. White House border czar Tom Homan maintained this week that despite protests, ICE operations to enforce Trump’s immigration policies would continue.
Jun 11, 2025
Tensions Flare Between Police, Protestors As L.A. Unrest Spreads Laura Coates Live
More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and the troops will join the thousands of National Guard members who were activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California’s governor or LA’s mayor.
Jun 10, 2025
“Jane” Says She Entered 2-Year “Love Contract” With Diddy Laura Coates Live
A woman using the pseudonym “Jane” took the stand for a second day of salacious testimony at the end of the fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. Jane’s testimony comes as the prosecution seeks to show Combs and his inner circle used violence, lies, drugs, and other means to coerce Jane and Cassie Ventura into having sex with other men as part of drug-fueled sexual performances known as “hotel nights” or “Freak Offs.”
Jun 7, 2025
“Absolutely Unacceptable”: Judge Calls Out Diddy’s Nods To Jury Laura Coates Live
A judge rebuked Sean “Diddy” Combs for his behavior in court, and a woman using the pseudonym “Jane” alleged that Combs pressured her to have sex with other men as part of her testimony at the hip-hop mogul’s federal criminal trial. The key testimony from Jane comes as the prosecution seeks to show Combs and his inner circle used violence, lies, drugs, and other means to coerce Jane and Cassie Ventura into participating in sexual performances with male escorts known as “hotel nights” or “Freak Offs.”
Jun 6, 2025
Cassie’s Friend Says She’s Seeking $10M In Lawsuit Against Diddy Laura Coates Live
A forensic video expert and a woman who said Sean “Diddy” Combs dangled her over a balcony took the stand Wednesday in the Hip-hop mogul’s federal criminal trial. The testimony came as the prosecution has sought to prove Combs and some in his inner circle constituted a criminal enterprise that used threats, violence, kidnapping and other means to coerce women into “Freak Offs” with male escorts and to protect his image.
Jun 5, 2025
Ex-Hotel Guard: Cassie Said She Wanted Assault Video To “Go Away” Laura Coates Live
Eddy Garcia, a former security officer at the InterContinental Hotel, gave evidence about his involvement in a 2016 video of Combs that shows him physically assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Garcia said he accepted $100,000 from Combs in exchange for video footage. Derek Ferguson, the former chief financial officer for Combs’ record label, testified this afternoon about how he helped Combs manage his finances.
Jun 4, 2025
Defense Accuses Alleged Victim “Mia” Of “MeToo Money Grab” Laura Coates Live
A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs concluded her testimony Monday afternoon after three days on the stand at his federal criminal trial, during which she recounted multiple alleged instances of physical, emotional and sexual abuse by Combs. The employee, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” was the 21st witness in the case and gave one of the lengthier testimonies thus far, second only to key witness Cassie Ventura.
Jun 3, 2025
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