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  • The Final Countdown: Diddy’s Battle Over Jury Instructions (Part 2) (6/26/25)
    In the case United States v. Combs, Inc., 24-cr-542 (AS), the defense submitted a letter to Judge Subramanian further supporting their requested edits to the Court’s proposed jury charge. The defense elaborated on certain issues that were referenced in comment bubbles within their proposed edits, which are aimed at modifying the jury instructions to better align with their legal arguments. These proposed edits highlight key areas where the defense believes the current jury charge may mislead or improperly influence the jury’s decision-making process.

    Additionally, the defense also addressed objections to the government’s redline edits, which likely included the prosecution's own proposed modifications to the jury instructions. The letter emphasized specific points of contention where the defense felt the prosecution’s edits were either incomplete or insufficient in ensuring that the jury received a fair and accurate legal framework for deliberation. The correspondence from the defense represents a critical step in refining the instructions that the jury will follow when ultimately deciding the outcome of the case.



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    gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.421.0.pdf
    15 min
  • The Final Countdown: Diddy’s Battle Over Jury Instructions (Part 1) (6/26/25)
    In the case United States v. Combs, Inc., 24-cr-542 (AS), the defense submitted a letter to Judge Subramanian further supporting their requested edits to the Court’s proposed jury charge. The defense elaborated on certain issues that were referenced in comment bubbles within their proposed edits, which are aimed at modifying the jury instructions to better align with their legal arguments. These proposed edits highlight key areas where the defense believes the current jury charge may mislead or improperly influence the jury’s decision-making process.

    Additionally, the defense also addressed objections to the government’s redline edits, which likely included the prosecution's own proposed modifications to the jury instructions. The letter emphasized specific points of contention where the defense felt the prosecution’s edits were either incomplete or insufficient in ensuring that the jury received a fair and accurate legal framework for deliberation. The correspondence from the defense represents a critical step in refining the instructions that the jury will follow when ultimately deciding the outcome of the case.



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    source:

    gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.421.0.pdf
    11 min
  • Diddy Trial: Diddy Rests His Case On Day 28 (6/26/25)
    On June 24, 2025, Sean “Diddy” Combs' defense team rested its case in his ongoing federal trial, marking a pivotal moment in the proceedings. After weeks of testimony from the prosecution, Diddy’s legal team decided against calling any witnesses to counter the government's allegations. This strategic move led many to speculate about the strength of the prosecution's case and whether the defense felt it had sufficiently dismantled the evidence presented. The decision not to present a defense case, especially in a high-profile RICO trial, was a bold one, signaling that the defense believed the prosecution had not met the burden of proof necessary to convict their client.


    The prosecution had presented a robust case, detailing allegations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious charges against the music mogul. Diddy’s decision to rest without calling witnesses may have been a calculated risk, indicating either a lack of faith in the prosecution’s evidence or a strategic effort to highlight potential weaknesses in the government’s case. It also left the jury to weigh the prosecution’s narrative without a direct rebuttal, raising the stakes for the closing arguments to come.


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    June 24, 2025 - Defense and prosecution rest in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial | CNN
    17 min
  • Diddy Trial: The Prosecution Rests Its Case On Day 28 (6/26/25)
    On June 24, 2025, the prosecution concluded its case in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, after presenting testimony from 34 witnesses over six weeks. Key witnesses included former girlfriends Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and a woman identified as "Jane," who testified about being coerced into drug-fueled sexual encounters orchestrated by Combs. Jurors were shown explicit videos and text messages supporting these claims. Homeland Security Special Agent Joseph Cerciello provided additional evidence, including travel and communication records.  

    In a strategic move, Combs' defense team chose not to call any witnesses and instead submitted agreed-upon exhibits. They argued that the alleged victims had willingly participated in the activities, citing text messages where "Jane" arranged encounters with male escorts. The defense contends that the sexual acts were consensual and part of a lifestyle choice.

    Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday, with jury deliberations expected to begin shortly thereafter. Combs faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face life in prison.



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    (2) Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial coverage | CNN
    21 min
  • Morphew Murder: Barry Morphew's Lawyer Lashes Out At Accusers
    The lawyer for Barry Morphew, the husband of murdered Suzanne Morphew has lashed out against acccusers who are attacking her client and accusing him of murdering his wife. According to the lawyer for Morphew, other sets of remains were found in the same area as Suzanne's and she's calling on the investigators to answer questions about those other sets of remains that were found and even going so far as to suggest a serial killer might be responsible for all the murders.


    However, just like with any lawyer defending their client, a grain of salt must be taken with all comments made, though with the ever present fact that the prosecution botched the case the first time around, it will be very imporant for the prosecution to have all of their ducks in a row.


    So, let's dive in!

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    Lawyer for Suzanne Morphew's husband Barry lashes out at accusers 'blindly pointing finger' back at him after Colorado mom's body was found in shallow grave in desert field - and suggests death may be work of serial killer | Daily Mail Online
    13 min
  • Morphew Murdere: Dr. Michael Baden Weigh's In On The Discovery Of Suzanne Morphew's Remains
    Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City, Dr. Michael Baden has weighed in on the discovery of Suzanne Morphew's remains and according to him, there's a good chance that those remains were preserved due to the desert where they were found and that because of this investigators might be able to find a lot more evidence to help them put the pieces together.

    Let's take a look.





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    Suzanne Morphew’s remains found in desert likely ‘preserved’ enough to determine cause of death: Dr. Baden | Fox News
    13 min
  • Morphew Murder: A Timeline Of The Investigation Into The Death Of Suzanne Morphew
    Since the remains of Suzanne Morphew have been discovered there have been many questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and suspected murder. In this episode, we are going to dive into the timeline of those events and the investigation that was launched in the aftermath.









    1. Disappearance: Suzanne Morphew was reported missing on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, after she went for a bike ride and did not return home. Her bicycle was found near a bridge, but there was no sign of Suzanne.
    2. Search Efforts: A massive search operation was launched involving law enforcement agencies, volunteers, and search and rescue teams. Helicopters, drones, and K-9 units were used in the search, but no significant leads or evidence were initially found.
    3. Investigation: Law enforcement agencies, including the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, launched an investigation into Suzanne's disappearance.
    4. Public and Media Interest: The case gained widespread media attention, with many speculating about the circumstances of Suzanne's disappearance. Her family and friends
    5. Barry Morphew Is Arrested but the case is dropped without prejudice the day before the trial was supposed to start due to prosecutorial misconduct during discovery.
    6. Suzanne's remains are found in late September of 2023, reigniting calls for justice and an investigation.


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    Suzanne Morphew investigation timeline | Crime & Justice | denvergazette.com
    26 min
  • Morphew Murder: The Remains Of Suzanne Morphew Are Unearthed
    The Morphew case refers to the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew, a 49-year-old woman from Maysville, Colorado, in May 2020. The case garnered significant media attention and sparked a large-scale search effort.Here's a summary of the key details and developments in the case up to my last knowledge update in September 2021:
    1. Disappearance: Suzanne Morphew was reported missing on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, after she went for a bike ride and did not return home. Her bicycle was found near a bridge, but there was no sign of Suzanne.
    2. Search Efforts: A massive search operation was launched involving law enforcement agencies, volunteers, and search and rescue teams. Helicopters, drones, and K-9 units were used in the search, but no significant leads or evidence were initially found.
    3. Investigation: Law enforcement agencies, including the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, launched an investigation into Suzanne's disappearance. Her husband, Barry Morphew, was cooperative with authorities and made public pleas for her return.
    4. Public and Media Interest: The case gained widespread media attention, with many speculating about the circumstances of Suzanne's disappearance. Her family and friends also organized efforts to keep the case in the public eye.

    Then, shockingly, Barry was arrested. However, it didn't last long as the proseuctions case fell apart days before the trial was supposed to begin. Now that her remains have been found, the questions surrounding her husband, Barry, begin to mount.


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    Suzanne Morphew's husband and daughters are 'immensely shocked and struggling with grief' after her remains are found three years after she vanished: 'They had faith their wife and mom would walk back into their lives' | Daily Mail Online
    12 min
  • More On Bryan Kohberger And His Time At Washington State University
    From the archives: 12-25-22




    Bryan Kohberger and his time at Washington State University has always been of interest and in this episode we are learning more about his time at WSU and more context about the interview he had with Pullman PD.





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    Idaho murders update: Taxi driver who took victims home before stabbings says final ride ‘weighs on him’ | The Independent
    12 min
  • Bryan Kohberger And The Hunt For The Murder Weapon
    The state has released over 60 sealed warrants in the investigation into Bryan Kohberger, that give us a glimpse at what the investigators have been up to behind the scenes, even before Bryan Kohberger was arrested.


    In this episode, we take a closer look at some of those warrants that were filed prior to Bryan Kohberger's arrest and what they could be telling us about the murder weapon.


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    Bryan Kohberger Case: Is This the Weapon Used to Kill Idaho Students? | Inside Edition
    12 min

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