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Trial By Jury: Diddy

After thirty years in the media spotlight, there are no cameras at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. So, let CNN anchor and chief legal analyst Laura Coates take you inside the courtroom. On Trial by Jury: Diddy, she'll shine a light on every move that matters in Diddy's trial for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and assault to engage in prostitution.

How Sean Became Diddy Trial By Jury: Diddy
The third week of the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs brought more explosive testimony from several key witnesses, including a former assistant identified to the court only with a pseudonym, “Mia,” who claimed the rapper physically and sexually assaulted her repeatedly during her eight years working for him. On today’s show, we hear why her testimony might be some of the most important in the case. And Laura interviews Diddy’s former publicist Rob Shuter, who describes how Diddy crafted — and manipulated — his own public image.
May 31, 2025
 Diddy and Cassie: 'The Punisher's' Perspective Trial By Jury: Diddy
Sharay Hayes, the exotic dancer known by his stage name "The Punisher," took the stand last week during the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial to testify about what he did, saw and heard during the so-called “freak-offs” he was paid to participate in. Today, he sits down with CNN’s Laura Coates to give us a candid telling of his encounters with Diddy and Cassie Ventura. Plus, we hear the latest on testimony from a close associate of both Diddy and Cassie — a stylist whose perspective on Diddy's control of Cassie's look is important to the prosecution's case.
May 29, 2025
 Blown-Up Cars and Backstage Secrets Trial By Jury: Diddy
As the second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering trial came to an end, all eyes turned to another entertainer, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, whose explosive testimony about Diddy included allegations of a burned-out Porsche and a frightened dog. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister joins Laura Coates to break it all down, and we revisit a conversation with Diddy’s former makeup artist, Mylah Morales, which was referenced in today’s testimony.
May 23, 2025
 An Expert Explains Why Survivors Stay Silent Trial By Jury: Diddy
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.
May 22, 2025
 Inside Diddy’s World: What His Assistant Saw Trial By Jury: Diddy
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.
May 21, 2025
 Cassie's Testimony Rocked Week One of Diddy's Trial Trial By Jury: Diddy
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.
May 17, 2025
 Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot? Trial By Jury: Diddy
On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara.
May 15, 2025
 Violence, Fear and “Freak-offs”: Cassie Takes the Stand Trial By Jury: Diddy
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.
May 14, 2025
 Bad Boy? Opening Arguments in the Diddy Trial Trial By Jury: Diddy
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.
May 12, 2025