Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her story is not. Featuring interviews with Elizabeth Millner, Natalie Whittingham-Burrell, and Dave Aronberg.—Host - Jesse WeberReporter - Elizabeth MillnerExecutive Producer - Jessica LowtherWriter and Producer - Cooper MollAssociate Producer - Tess Jagger-WellsEdit and Sound Design - Anna McClainGuest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa FisherAdditional Production Support - Juliana Battaglia & Stefanie DoucetteLegal review - Elizabeth VulajKey art - Sean PanzeraSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her story is not. Featuring interviews with Elizabeth Millner, Natalie Whittingham-Burrell, and Dave Aronberg. — Host - Jesse Weber Reporter - Elizabeth Millner Executive Producer - Jessica Lowther Writer and Producer - Cooper Moll Associate Producer - Tess Jagger-Wells Edit and Sound Design - Anna McClain Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher Additional Production Support - Juliana Battaglia & Stefanie Doucette Legal review - Elizabeth Vulaj Key art - Sean Panzera See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her story is not. Featuring interviews with Elizabeth Millner, Natalie Whittingham-Burrell, and Dave Aronberg.—Host - Jesse WeberReporter - Elizabeth MillnerExecutive Producer - Jessica LowtherWriter and Producer - Cooper MollAssociate Producer - Tess Jagger-WellsEdit and Sound Design - Anna McClainGuest Booking - Diane Kaye &amp; Alyssa FisherAdditional Production Support&nbsp;- Juliana Battaglia &amp; Stefanie DoucetteLegal review - Elizabeth VulajKey art - Sean PanzeraSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The United States vs. Sean Combs: 1

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry. But behind the platinum hits and red carpets, a darker story was beginning to emerge. As accusations of abuse and misconduct gained momentum, the shine began to fade.Hosted by&nbsp;Jesse Weber, Season 2 of&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;picks up where the story left off. With a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial now underway, we go deeper into the allegations threatening to dismantle one of the most iconic legacies in entertainment history.With courtroom drama unfolding in real time, this season tracks the legal battles, key witnesses, explosive evidence, and the unraveling of a cultural icon once thought untouchable.&nbsp;The spotlight is harsher. The stakes are higher. And the fall may be final.---NEW EPISODES WEEKLY -- Listen to&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy</a>

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For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry. But behind the platinum hits and red carpets, a darker story was beginning to emerge. As accusations of abuse and misconduct gained momentum, the shine began to fade. Hosted by Jesse Weber, Season 2 of The Rise & Fall of Diddy picks up where the story left off. With a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial now underway, we go deeper into the allegations threatening to dismantle one of the most iconic legacies in entertainment history. With courtroom drama unfolding in real time, this season tracks the legal battles, key witnesses, explosive evidence, and the unraveling of a cultural icon once thought untouchable.  The spotlight is harsher. The stakes are higher. And the fall may be final. --- NEW EPISODES WEEKLY -- Listen to The Rise & Fall of Diddy ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the top of hip-hop—a mogul who built an empire and redefined celebrity, power, and influence in the music industry. But behind the platinum hits and red carpets, a darker story was beginning to emerge. As accusations of abuse and misconduct gained momentum, the shine began to fade.Hosted by&nbsp;Jesse Weber, Season 2 of&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;picks up where the story left off. With a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial now underway, we go deeper into the allegations threatening to dismantle one of the most iconic legacies in entertainment history.With courtroom drama unfolding in real time, this season tracks the legal battles, key witnesses, explosive evidence, and the unraveling of a cultural icon once thought untouchable.&nbsp;The spotlight is harsher. The stakes are higher. And the fall may be final.---NEW EPISODES WEEKLY -- Listen to&nbsp;The Rise &amp; Fall of Diddy&nbsp;ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy</a>

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