The True Crime Tapes

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  • Mega Edition: Witness or Opportunist? The Courtney Burgess Controversy (5/10/25)
    Courtney Burgess, a former associate of the late Kim Porter, has emerged as a key witness in the federal investigation against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Burgess claims that Porter, Combs' ex-girlfriend, entrusted him with 11 flash drives containing explicit videos allegedly depicting Combs engaging in sexual activities with eight celebrities, including two to three minors. He asserts that these recordings, which he presented to a grand jury in the Southern District of New York, show all participants appearing inebriated and seemingly victimized.


    These allegations have faced significant skepticism. Critics question the authenticity of the videos and Burgess's motives, suggesting that his claims may be attempts to gain attention or financial benefit. Legal experts have expressed doubts about the admissibility of such evidence, citing potential issues with chain of custody and verification. Combs' legal team has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as baseless and defamatory. They argue that Burgess's statements lack credibility and are part of a broader pattern of unfounded accusations against Combs.



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    How One Man’s Tale of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sex Tapes Landed Him in Court - The New York Times
    26 min
  • Mega Edition: The Government Drops The Hammer On Diddy And The 50 Cent Documentary (5/10/25)
    The newly filed superseding indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs, dated April 3, 2025, substantially expands the scope of the federal case against him, formally charging him with multiple counts of sex trafficking, obstruction, kidnapping, and drug distribution. The indictment accuses Combs of running a criminal enterprise from 2004 through 2024, with the purpose of recruiting, grooming, and coercing young women and men into commercial sex acts. It outlines a pattern of alleged abuse involving physical assaults, threats, forced drug use, surveillance, and exploitation. The indictment also states that Combs and his associates used his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, as a front to facilitate and conceal the trafficking operation.

    Notably, the superseding indictment includes vivid allegations involving three victims—identified as Victim-1, Victim-2, and Victim-3—who were allegedly drugged, coerced, and trafficked across state lines for the purpose of commercial sex. It describes specific incidents of violence, including forced sexual acts at parties called “freak-offs,” assaults with deadly weapons, and threats with firearms. Prosecutors allege Combs used private jets, bodyguards, and high-end properties to further the scheme, and that he repeatedly obstructed justice through intimidation, destruction of evidence, and payoffs. The indictment signals the government’s intention to portray Combs as the orchestrator of a decades-long pattern of exploitation and criminal conduct, marking a significant escalation in the legal battle he now faces.


    50 Cent is currently producing a Netflix documentary titled Diddy Do It, focusing on the numerous sexual assault, sex trafficking, and racketeering allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. This multi-part docuseries aims to uncover the disturbing events surrounding Diddy’s infamous "freak-off" parties and the decades of allegations tied to them.

    The project, which Netflix secured after a competitive bidding war, is being produced by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television and directed by Alexandria Stapleton. The documentary will feature testimonies from former staff, security personnel, and other members of Diddy's inner circle, many of whom are now willing to come forward with details about what really happened at these secretive gatherings. The documentary is intended to give a voice to victims of abuse while exploring the broader impact on hip-hop culture.

    Production is ongoing, and while no release date has been set, the docuseries is expected to reveal significant new information as more alleged victims continue to step forward​.

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    Diddy's former security and inner circle sign deals with Netflix to 'expose' disgraced star in 50 Cent's documentary | The US Sun (the-sun.com)
    25 min
  • Diddy, The Jury And The Voir Dire Questionnaire (5/9/25)
    Document 315 in the case of United States v. Sean Combs is a juror questionnaire issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This document is designed to screen and evaluate prospective jurors in advance of in-person voir dire. It includes detailed preliminary instructions reminding potential jurors not to include their names—only their juror numbers—and to answer all questions truthfully and thoroughly. The court emphasizes that some questions have multiple parts and must be fully completed. These instructions aim to preserve anonymity while allowing the court and attorneys to assess potential biases, prior knowledge, media exposure, and suitability for a trial expected to involve graphic allegations and significant media attention.

    The questionnaire likely includes sections on jurors’ personal backgrounds, experiences with law enforcement or the legal system, opinions on celebrity, exposure to the case through media, and potential conflicts that could prevent impartiality. Such documents are routine in high-profile federal cases, especially those involving allegations as serious as racketeering and sex trafficking. The responses help attorneys for both the prosecution and defense to determine which individuals may harbor biases—positive or negative—toward the defendant, the justice system, or the nature of the charges. In this case, the questionnaire is a critical step in selecting the panel that will ultimately decide the fate of Sean Combs.


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    gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.315.0.pdf
    15 min
  • Ashley Parham And Her Sprawling Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 4)
    ​In the case of Parham v. Combs et al (Case No. 3:24-cv-07191-RFL), plaintiff Ashley Parham filed an amended complaint against defendants Sean Combs, Kristina Khorram,Druski, Odell Beckham and Shane Pearce, alleging personal injury claims related to assault, libel, and slander under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The original complaint was filed on October 15, 2024, in the Northern District of California, with Parham seeking a jury trial to address these allegations.



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    Parham complaint FINAL-3
    12 min
  • Ashley Parham And Her Sprawling Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 3)
    ​In the case of Parham v. Combs et al (Case No. 3:24-cv-07191-RFL), plaintiff Ashley Parham filed an amended complaint against defendants Sean Combs, Kristina Khorram,Druski, Odell Beckham and Shane Pearce, alleging personal injury claims related to assault, libel, and slander under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The original complaint was filed on October 15, 2024, in the Northern District of California, with Parham seeking a jury trial to address these allegations.



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    Parham complaint FINAL-3
    11 min
  • Ashley Parham And Her Sprawling Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 2)
    ​In the case of Parham v. Combs et al (Case No. 3:24-cv-07191-RFL), plaintiff Ashley Parham filed an amended complaint against defendants Sean Combs, Kristina Khorram,Druski, Odell Beckham and Shane Pearce, alleging personal injury claims related to assault, libel, and slander under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The original complaint was filed on October 15, 2024, in the Northern District of California, with Parham seeking a jury trial to address these allegations.



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    Parham complaint FINAL-3
    13 min
  • Ashley Parham And Her Sprawling Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy (Part 1)
    ​In the case of Parham v. Combs et al (Case No. 3:24-cv-07191-RFL), plaintiff Ashley Parham filed an amended complaint against defendants Sean Combs, Kristina Khorram,Druski, Odell Beckham and Shane Pearce, alleging personal injury claims related to assault, libel, and slander under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The original complaint was filed on October 15, 2024, in the Northern District of California, with Parham seeking a jury trial to address these allegations.



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    Parham complaint FINAL-3
    12 min
  • The Karen Read Re-Trial: Trooper Bukenink Takes The Stand On Day Number 12 (5/9/25)
    On Day 12 of Karen Read’s murder retrial, Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik, the supervising investigator in the case, took the stand. He recounted arriving at Canton police headquarters approximately three hours after John O’Keefe’s body was discovered, where he and former Trooper Michael Proctor were shown evidence collected at the scene, including a broken cocktail glass, O’Keefe’s cellphone, and blood samples stored in Solo cups within a Stop & Shop bag. Bukhenik testified that upon learning O’Keefe was missing a shoe, he theorized that O’Keefe had been struck by a vehicle, a hypothesis he later demonstrated to the jury by presenting the missing shoe and the shirt O’Keefe was wearing at the time of his death


    During cross-examination, defense attorney Alan Jackson scrutinized Bukhenik’s oversight of the investigation, particularly focusing on his supervision of Proctor, who was later dismissed for sending inappropriate texts about Read. Jackson questioned Bukhenik about potential conflicts of interest, including the involvement of Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, who had recused his department from the investigation due to familial ties to individuals connected to the case. Bukhenik defended the integrity of the investigation, asserting that it was conducted professionally and without bias, despite acknowledging that all individuals possess inherent biases


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    Key investigator in Karen Read case questioned about cocktail glass theory | Fox News
    12 min
  • Mega Edition: Where Does Usher Fit Into The Diddy Story ? (5/9/25)
    The controversy surrounding the alleged deleted Usher tweets stems from claims that the R&B singer posted a series of controversial messages on social media, which were quickly deleted. While specific details about the content of these alleged tweets vary, the general narrative suggests that they may have been offensive or insensitive in nature, sparking backlash and prompting Usher or his team to remove them.

    Afterward, rumors and discussions circulated about what was actually posted, leading to debates on social media. Some argued that screenshots of the tweets were fabricated or taken out of context, while others expressed disappointment or criticism of Usher based on the claims.  


    So the question is, was content hidden or was Usher hacked like he says?   


    The relationship between Usher and Sean "Diddy" Combs has come under scrutiny following Combs' recent arrest on charges of conspiracy and sex trafficking. Usher, who has had a professional relationship with Diddy since his teenage years, quickly made headlines when he deleted all of his posts on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after Combs' arrest. This sparked rumors that the move might be related to the scandal, given their close ties. However, Usher later claimed that his account was hacked and denied any connection between the deletions and Combs' legal troubles..


    Usher has not been implicated in any crimes, but his past experiences living with Diddy as a young artist have resurfaced in discussions about the mogul's controversial history. He has previously spoken about witnessing wild parties and "curious things" during his time with Diddy in the 1990s, though he has maintained a distance from the current allegations.


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    24 min
  • The Case Against Diddy: Day Number 4 Of Jury Selection (5/9/25)
    On the fourth day of jury selection for Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, the process focused on narrowing down the remaining pool of 45 prospective jurors. Judge Arun Subramanian, along with prosecutors and defense attorneys, conducted in-depth interviews to assess potential biases, particularly concerning jurors' exposure to a 2016 video showing Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Several candidates were dismissed due to their familiarity with the footage or personal experiences with sexual assault, which could affect their impartiality. The defense and prosecution utilized their peremptory strikes—ten for the defense and six for the prosecution—to finalize a panel of 12 jurors and six alternates. The selection process concluded on Friday, May 9, setting the stage for opening statements scheduled for Monday, May 12

    Throughout the selection process, the court encountered a mix of serious and unexpected moments. Some prospective jurors shared personal traumas, including experiences with sexual assault, leading to their dismissal. Conversely, lighter moments emerged, such as a juror admitting to stealing a Harry Potter wand during their youth and another confessing to falling asleep while binge-watching a television series. Judge Subramanian even joked about the extensive list of names involved in the case, comparing it to a Tolkien novel. These instances highlighted the challenges of assembling an impartial jury for a high-profile case involving a celebrity defendant.



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    Diddy trial delayed as judge makes shock ruling on witnesses | Daily Mail Online
    12 min

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