Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

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 were combative, and the back-and-forth with Karen Read’s lawyer often bordered on chaos. If the jury believes Dr. Welcher’s claim that John O’Keefe’s injuries are consistent with being struck by a Lexus SUV this could be damning for the defense.

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 presentations yet. From incorrect PowerPoint slides … to jumbled explanations and outright contradictions, this testimony had it all, INCLUDING AN EXTREMELY DAMNING CONCLUSION FOR KAREN READ. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield unpacks the witness’s expert opinion, presentation, and what impact it might have on the jury.

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 cussed out and shoved over turkey bacon to being allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint, Capricorn Clark painted a damning portrait of life inside Diddy’s inner circle. She name-dropped Suge Knight and 50 Cent, described watching Cassie get kicked, and said she once feared they’d all be killed over a text. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every explosive moment in Day 10 of Diddy's Federal Trial. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

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 hits of their own. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the 5 biggest moments that could help Diddy beat the rap. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

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 Banfield counts down the 10 most damning, jaw-dropping moments from the courtroom so far. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.

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 through a hole behind a toilet, the insider help they allegedly received, and the massive manhunt now underway. Four people, including a jail worker and three women, have been arrested for aiding the fugitives. Plus, Ashleigh speaks with former inmate Larry Levine, who explains just how common it is to flip someone on the inside.

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 started dating Cassie Ventura. He says Diddy broke into his house, turned the security cameras, and left his dog locked in the bathroom. Also on the stand: a former assistant who says he watched Diddy assault women but stayed silent to protect his career. And a makeup artist who says she found Cassie Ventura battered, with a swollen eye, busted lip, and knots on her head, too afraid to go to the ER.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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 episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s Senior National Correspondent, Brian Entin, to break down the latest legal curveball, how it could impact the trial date, and what it says about media access in one of the most high-profile cases in the country.Guest: Brian EntinX:https://x.com/BrianEntin Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brianentin/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

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 courtroom, including the press, to privately question each juror one-on-one. The reason? A mysterious “issue” no one’s allowed to discuss. Once court resumed, it was a day packed with expert testimony. A neurosurgeon said John O’Keefe’s fatal head injury was classic blunt force trauma — not a bat or weapon. And a forensic scientist broke down red plastic and glass fragments, suggesting they could have come from Karen Read’s SUV.

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 March 2024 raid, including: Sharpie-written mirror messages, hidden phones in Balenciaga boots, and an arsenal of weapons next to alleged "freak off" supplies. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 8 of the federal trial against Diddy, including disturbing testimony from Homeland Security Agent Gerard Gannon and explosive new details from former assistant George Kaplan.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial brought revolting testimony from two explosive witnesses: Cassie Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura, and male exotic dancer Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every shocking detail — from allegations of physical abuse and sex tape threats… to bizarre, graphic descriptions of Diddy watching from the shadows wearing a Muslim-style veil during orchestrated sex acts.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Watch Banfield weeknights at 10p/9C only on NewsNation. To find NewsNation on your screen: NewsNationNow.comFollow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

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 proves it. On Day 19 of the Karen Read trial, jurors heard from forensic analyst Shanon Burgess again. Today, under re-direct examination, he broke down the Techstream event logged by Read’s Lexus and explained how it lined up with O’Keefe’s final phone activity. But as his timeline came under fire, so did his credibility.. again.

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 problem: the expert who gave them that timeline is under fire for lying about his degree, submitting a mid-trial report full of copy-paste errors, and mixing up megabits and megabytes. In today’s episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 18 of the Karen Read trial.Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

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 Banfield breaks down every disturbing detail: the chef’s knife in the door, the bruises Cassie photographed herself, the $30,000 NDA… and the people closest to Diddy who are now testifying against him.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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 jurors a pointed warning before testimony even began. Two forensic scientists took the stand, and the defense came ready. From questions about unknown DNA on key evidence, to serious concerns over where O’Keefe’s clothing was stored for six weeks, to a battle over whether a 33-second timeline shift was a discovery violation.

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 tapes. “I will f--king kill you. I will cut you up and put you in the f--king dirt.” In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the final day in week 1 of Diddy's Federal Trial. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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 Scordi-Bello, took the stand and walked the jury through the autopsy — from the bruises on his arms… to the injuries on his face… to the gash across his scalp. The only problem? Determining John O'Keefe's manner of death.

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 out swinging, armed with a stack of Cassie’s old text messages, emails, and surveillance footage. And one by one, they used her own words against her. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the pivotal moments in the courtroom… how Cassie held up under pressure… and whether Diddy’s legal team managed to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of the jury.

Who leaked sealed information to Dateline NBC? And how did it end up in a nationally televised special? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s senior national correspondent Brian Entin, who’s been covering every angle of the Bryan Kohberger case from the very beginning.Guest: Brian EntinX:https://x.com/BrianEntin Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brianentin/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

A forensic scientist took the stand to explain how glass, a hair, and bloody snow in a red Solo cup pointed to Karen Read’s guilt. But the second the defense got up? Things got messy. Fast. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through Day 15 of Karen Read's trial.

Cassie Ventura took the stand for a third day, and what she told the jury left the entire courtroom reeling. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through every brutal detail of Cassie’s testimony, from surveillance video at the InterContinental Hotel… to the “freak-off” footage shown only to the jury. Cassie even testified that when Diddy found out she was dating rapper Kid Cudi, he said Kid Cudi’s car would be blown up. And that's EXACTLY what happened... Kid Cudi confirmed it to The New York Times.

She’s one of the few family members who has stood by Erik and Lyle Menendez from the very beginning, and she’s never backed down. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield sits down with Anamaria Baralt, the Menendez brothers’ cousin, for an unflinching look at the abuse allegations, the trial that shocked America, and what comes next as the brothers fight for resentencing. Anamaria has spoken out before, but not like this. She opens up about the pressure, the backlash, and the toll it’s taken on her family. And with new legal momentum on the horizon, she’s more determined than ever to make sure the truth is heard.

After 35 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers just got resentenced, and now, parole is officially on the table. In an emotional courtroom moment, Lyle and Erik Menendez admitted everything: the murders, the lies, the mockery of the justice system. In this episode, Ashleigh breaks it all down: the resentencing, the emotional witness stand moments, and what comes next for the infamous brothers who say they’ve changed.

It was day 2 in Diddy's federal trial, and Cassie Ventura took the stand... and what she described was unlike anything we’ve heard in court before. Inflatable baby oil pools. Hotel rooms drenched in wax, oil, and shame. Cassie says this was Sean “Diddy” Combs’ fantasy. In this episode, Ashleigh breaks down the graphic testimony — and what prosecutors say it proves.

Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik returned for a third straight day of testimony in the Karen Read murder trial. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the most revealing moments from Day 14: a new surveillance video that appears to show former Trooper Michael Proctor walking directly toward Karen Read’s damaged taillight before evidence was recovered at the scene, and group texts where Proctor bragged, “No nudes so far,” while rifling through Read’s phone. PLUS, what the jury saw from Brian Higgins’ late-night visit to the Canton PD! Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Day One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial opened with disturbing allegations and graphic, gut-wrenching testimony. From the $100,000 bribe in a brown bag… to baby oil, blackmail, and a witness who says he was too scared to go to police, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through the explosive opening statements, the brutal surveillance video, and the male escort who says Diddy watched from the corner, dragged Cassie by the hair, and later asked, “Are y’all ready to continue now?”Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Day 13 of the Karen Read retrial put Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik straight in the hot seat, and Alan Jackson didn’t let up. From “I don’t know” answers to months-long gaps in the evidence log, the jury heard it all. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 13 of the Karen Read Trial. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

If you thought you knew the Kohberger case… think again. Dateline just blew the lid off everything we thought we knew. Dateline’s two-hour bombshell special titled “The Terrible Night on King Road” just dropped, and it’s full of brand-new reporting. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield goes over every single explosive update.Watch the full Dateline episode, “The Terrible Night on King Road,” here:• Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/dateline/906123891979Watch this episode of Drop Dead Serious on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG5zeCL_7jY Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

One of the government’s key accusers in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs has vanished. She’s completely MIA. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield takes you straight into the courtroom chaos where jury selection has turned into a pressure cooker, Diddy’s defense team is watching every move, and prosecutors are scrambling to keep their witness list intact. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

On the stand: Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, the supervisor of now-fired Trooper Michael Proctor. Jurors heard about taillight damage, surveillance footage, and blood-soaked clothes.... but it was the text messages and cross-examination that lit the courtroom on fire. Ashleigh Banfield goes over key moments in Day 12 of Karen Read's Trial. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Sean “Diddy” Combs, music mogul, fashion king, and once the face of “Bad Boy for Life,” is now the face of a sweeping federal indictment. Prosecutors say he ran a violent, sex-fueled criminal enterprise from 2004 to 2024, and they’ve charged him with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, transportation for prostitution, and forced labor. TMZ’s Harvey Levin joins Ashleigh Banfield for an unfiltered breakdown of the trial that has Hollywood on edge.Harvey Levin’s Podcast & Docs:2 Angry Men — Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Spotify | Apple | iHeartTubi Docs from TMZ:TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy – His DefenseTMZ Presents: O.J. How He Really Did ItTMZ Presents: UFO RevolutionFollow Ashleigh on Social Media:See behind-the-scenes and daily updates: instagram.com/ashleighbanfield instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastClips, previews, and courtroom moments:tiktok.com/@tvashleigh tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastJoin the conversation:facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldMore episodes, bonus content, and ways to get involved:dropdeadserious.com

Was this the moment that locked in the state’s timeline, or the defense’s biggest opening yet? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Jessica Hyde’s forensic bombshell, the brutal cross-examination, and the Google search that could make or break the Karen Read case: “hos long to die in cold.” Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Day 3 of jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial was anything but ordinary. From a potential juror admitting to binge-watching Star Wars instead of completing his questionnaire, to another expressing bias after viewing the infamous Cassie video, the courtroom saw its share of drama. Adding to the spectacle, attorney Mark Geragos faced a stern reprimand from Judge Arun Subramanian for referring to the prosecution team as a "six-pack of white women" on a podcast. As the pool of qualified jurors narrows, the question remains: can a fair and impartial jury be seated amidst the chaos? Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Jurors were dismissed for everything from daily marijuana use… to fainting at the mention of sex… to watching a Russian comedy video about the case. And prosecutors are already calling out Diddy’s legal team over a podcast rant by Mark Geragos. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every bizarre twist from inside the courtroom on Day 2 of Jury Selection.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. The indictment includes sex trafficking, racketeering, kidnapping, forced labor, and obstruction of justice... all tied to what prosecutors describe as a pattern of coercion, violence, and cover-ups. He’s also accused of transporting women across state lines for prostitution and orchestrating “freak-off” sex parties involving drugs and intimidation. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Karen Read left 44 missed calls, 8 voicemails, and a string of texts for John O’Keefe on the night he died — and in court today, the jury heard every single one. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the digital evidence that could tilt the entire trial. Plus: blood samples in Solo cups, taillight shards pulled from the snow, and critical questions about whether police did enough to investigate the home on 34 Fairview Rd. Is this a case of drunken heartbreak spiraling out of control… or a woman being framed for murder? Ashleigh Banfield walks through all the day’s biggest moments. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

A firefighter-paramedic says she heard Read confess, but never never wrote it down. Meanwhile, a party guest swears she’d been to the house over 20 times… but somehow forgot the family dog. And multiple witnesses say they saw Karen sitting in her SUV, but not the body prosecutors claim was lying in the snow. Nobody saw anything. Nobody remembers anything. So… is this a cover-up? Or just the worst collective memory in Massachusetts? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every angle of Day 9 in the Karen Read retrial. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

How do you find twelve impartial jurors for one of the most famous men in America — when the allegations involve baby oil, male escorts, and something called a “freak-off”? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 1 of jury selection in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial — where potential jurors confessed to liking viral jokes about baby oil, stealing from Harry Potter World, and working for HBO… the same network producing a documentary about the case. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. But now Sean “Diddy” Combs is sitting in a Brooklyn jail cell… indicted on federal charges that read like a movie script. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield unpacks the most explosive trial hip-hop has ever seen, with every jaw-dropping detail. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Jennifer McCabe says she was just trying to help… that there was nothing nefarious about her calls, her texts, or the family group chat after John O’Keefe died. But defense attorney Alan Jackson zeroed in like a heat-seeking missile, grilling McCabe on seven “butt dials,” a suspicious Google search, and whether her family was coordinating behind the scenes. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every angle of Day 8 in the Karen Read retrial.

Jennifer McCabe is back on the stand! This time, it’s the defense asking the questions. From her 911 call to that infamous Google search, to what she told federal agents... AND what she forgot to mention. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 7 in Karen Read's Retrial.

Jennifer McCabe takes the stand as the prosecution’s star witness. Later on, Judge Beverly Cannone issues a major ruling on the defense’s expert witnesses after a fiery back-and-forth in court. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 6 in Karen Read's retrial. Idaho 4 | Inside the Horror: Steve Goncalves Breaks Open New Details from the Night of the Idaho Student MurdersListen on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idaho-4-inside-the-horror-steve-goncalves-breaks-open/id1749169659?i=1000705370861Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/29rM4VJ29jgwemieZg0CRa?si=qiStDUCdQX-E5vhqSHfXJQWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lPbfiP98uI Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

A Google search no one can explain. A prosecutor who loses it in court. And crash experts fighting just to stay in the case. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 4 & 5 in Karen Read's retrial. Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Readhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000701593346Did She Kill Him? The Karen Read Retrial Begins Ft. Bob Motta Defense Diarieshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000702019831Karen Read: The Most Explosive Retrial EVER? What does Karen Read have up her sleeve?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000703830149Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Kaylee Goncalves’ father, Steve Goncalves, for an emotional conversation about the stunning new revelations from inside 1122 King Road-- frantic texts, a chilling discovery, and testimony that changes everything we thought we knew about the night of the Idaho student murders. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open.From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic detailsand brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a CrimeHouse Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever youget your podcasts.

Jurors heard testimony from a firefighter who found John O’Keefe in the snow, read tense texts between Karen and John, and watched clips of Karen’s own words in national TV interviews. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 3.Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000701593346Did She Kill Him? The Karen Read Retrial Begins Ft. Bob Motta Defense Diarieshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000702019831Karen Read: The Most Explosive Retrial EVER? What does Karen Read have up her sleeve?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000703830149Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

On Day 2 of Karen Read’s retrial, John O’Keefe’s mother takes the stand in an emotional moment, and a key witness faces tough questions about changing her story. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield recaps Day 2 of Karen Read’s retrial.

What might be the most unbelievable in this trial is that when jurors left the courthouse, some said they had no idea that the woman they had just convicted of murder had ALREADY killed 3 people, including two of her children. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Was it a drunken accident… or a dirty setup? On Day 1 of Karen Read’s retrial, jurors heard two completely different stories. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield recaps opening statements and first witnesses. Karen Read is once again facing a Massachusetts jury, accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, by allegedly backing over him with her SUV after a night of drinking. But from the very beginning, this case hasn’t followed the usual script. Instead, it has erupted into a legal firestorm marked by sensational headlines, missing evidence, and a trial so tangled it’s divided an entire community and public opinions online.Karen Read is facing 3 charges: Second-Degree murder, Manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. The commonwealth says she hit John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV in the middle of a snowstorm... then left him to die in the front yard of a fellow former Boston Police Officer’s home on 34 Fairview Rd. in Canton, MA. Karen Read says that house on 34 Fairview Road holds the answers, and that the people inside that house, including cops, are the ones hiding what really happened that night. Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The jury has the case, but not before Lori Vallow delivered one of the most defiant, emotional, and downright bizarre closing arguments in recent courtroom history. On this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every explosive moment from closing arguments: the prosecution’s timeline of texts, money, and murder. Then, Lori’s own closing, where she blamed the cops, called herself a victim, and dared the jury to “watch the full video.”

A brand-new court doc drop in the Idaho murders case just revealed major rulings and jaw-dropping digital breadcrumbs allegedly left behind by Bryan Kohberger. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the 5 biggest updates.Break the Case with Jen Coffindaffer:Follow on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-the-case-with-jen-coffindaffer-fbi/id1727608519Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakTheCaseFollow Jennifer Coffindaffer:https://x.com/CoffindafferFBIFollow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/