• LUNCH LIVE: More Disturbing Details as Testimony Continues in Diddy Trial Day 5
    May 16 2025

    On Day 5 of Diddy's Trial cross examination of Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura, continues plus more witness testimony ahead. The defense hones in on consent, the relationship of Diddy and Cassie and their mindset as they participated in "freak offs," while the prosecutor's emphasis remains on Cassie's story and credibility.

    Welcome to this special episode of Surviving the Survivor, live from NYC, where host Joel Waldman is sitting inside the federal courthouse and will bring us up to date on what's going on in court today. Cameras are not allowed in federal courtrooms. Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for charges of sexually assaulting, trafficking and exploiting women over multiple decades.

    Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura spent two days testifying, revealing graphic details of alleged abuse and sex acts. Her testimony comes after jurors heard from a hotel security manager about the infamous video of Combs beating her in 2016. Prosecutors say this is just the tip of the iceberg but today the defense is digging deeper into Cassie's story and trying to prove that this was love, jealousy and dv--but not case of racketeering or trafficking.

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    42 mins
  • Diddy's Defense Team Hints That Cassie's Texts Tell a Different Story Than Her Testimony
    May 16 2025

    In Day 4 of the Diddy trial, Defense attorneys cross examine diddy's ex and now, they're bringing in Cassie's own text to question her and her intentions.

    In this episode of Surviving The Survivor, STS Host Joel Waldman gives us a closer look inside the courtroom as her reports from NYC alongside a panel of expert #BestGuests.

    Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs formerly known as P. Diddy, Puff Daddy and Puff — also faces dozens of civil lawsuits from men and women who claim he drugged and assaulted them. Diddy has plead not guilty to all charges.

    #BestGuests:

    Attorney Randy Zellin

    Attorney Rich Schoenstein

    Forensic Psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • LUNCH LIVE: Defense's Intense Cross Examination of Diddy's; Reveal Texts Between Cassie & Diddy
    May 15 2025

    On Day 4 of Diddy's Trial Defense takes over with an intense and focused cross examination of Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura. The defense brings in text messages and plays on emotion, hinting that Cassie and Diddy both shared love and jealousy.

    Welcome to this special episode of Surviving the Survivor, live from NYC, where host Joel Waldman is sitting inside the federal courthouse and will bring us up to date on what's going on in court today. Cameras are not allowed in federal courtrooms. Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for charges of sexually assaulting, trafficking and exploiting women over multiple decades.

    Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura spent two days testifying, revealing graphic details of alleged abuse and sex acts. Her testimony comes after jurors heard from a hotel security manager about the infamous video of Combs beating her in 2016. Prosecutors say this is just the tip of the iceberg but today the defense is digging deeper into Cassie's story and trying to prove that this was love, jealousy and dv--but not case of racketeering or trafficking.

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    47 mins
  • Diddy's Ex Cassie Testifies about Diddy's Freak Offs in Day 3 of the Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial
    May 15 2025

    It's only Day 3 of Diddy's trial and already the disturbing details of Freak Offs and alleged SA have been laid out before jurors in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. In this Surviving the Survivor special episode, Emmy award-winning host Joel Waldman takes us inside the courtroom as he witness firsthand what's going on in NYC. Diddy's Ex, Cassie Ventura, gave emotional testimony about her mental and SA and the recovery of being involved in Diddy's Freak Offs.

    Sean "Diddy" Combs, the Music Mogul, is on trial for charges of racketeering and sex trafficking for alleged crimes that took place over the course of two decades. Combs plead not guilty to all charges, but if he is found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

    Panel of STS #BestGuests include:

    Former Federal Prosecutor Attorney Neama Rahmani: Neama is a world-renowned lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law and serves as the President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers. Learn more here: Https://westcoasttriallawyers.com/our...

    STS Fan Favorite Attorney Melba Pearson: Ms. Pearson is a civil rights and criminal law attorney who works in the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University (FIU) and Director of Prosecution Projects. More about Melba: Https://sipa.fiu.edu/people/faculty/c...

    Legendary Licensed Psychologist Dr. Lenore Walker, author of The Battered Woman: Https://www.drlenoreewalker.com/

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • STS LUNCH LIVE: Diddy's Ex, Cassie, is back on Stand w/ Emotional Testimony; Day 3 of Diddy's Trial
    May 14 2025

    Diddy's Ex, Cassie Ventura, continues on the stand in emotional testimony as she opens up about the infamous hotel attack. Sean Diddy Combs is on trial in a NYC federal courthouse where cameras are not allowed. Today is Day 3 and Surviving The Survivor host Joel Waldman is in NYC to give us an update on the latest testimony in court.

    Sean "Diddy Combs" is on trial for allegations of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. If Diddy is convicted on all counts, the hip-hop mogul could face life in prison.

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    48 mins
  • Cassie Takes the Stand in Emotional Testimony for Day 2 of the Diddy Trial
    May 14 2025

    Key Witness Cassie Ventura takes the stand with emotional and raw testimony in day 2 of the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.

    In this episode of Surviving The Survivor, STS Host Joel Waldman reports from NYC where he sat inside the federal courthouse and witnessed testimony today. We also have STS #BestGuests to give us in-depth analysis and perspective:

    #BestGuests:

    Attorney Josh Ritter and Host of ‪@CRConfidential‬

    Therapist Darby Fox: Https://darbyfox.com/

    Attorney Chris Lomax: Https://www.lomaxlegal.com/about-owH5...

    Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former girlfriend R&B singer Cassie is on the witness stand in his sex trafficking trial. Cassie gave emotional testimony just one day after the start of the trial where prosecutors showed jurors video of the music mogul attacking her in a hotel in 2016.

    Diddy is on trial for one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and turned down a plea deal in his last pre-trial hearing.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • LUNCH LIVE in NYC: Cassie Takes the Stand & Shares New Details about Diddy on Day 2 of Diddy Trial
    May 13 2025

    Cassie Ventura, Diddy's former girlfriend, is expected to testify and be the star witness in Diddy's federal sex crimes trial.

    Welcome to this special LIVE coverage of Surviving The Survivor from outside the Diddy trial courthouse in NYC. STS Host Joel Waldman is in NYC sitting inside and giving us the very latest update in this lunch live.

    Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing five counts on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

    If he is convicted, Diddy could gave life behind bars.

    #diddy #diddytrial #trial #truestory #newsupdate #nyc

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    46 mins
  • Diddy's Dark Details Revealed on Day 1 of Trial with Opening Statements & Witness Testimony
    May 13 2025

    The trial started for Sean "Diddy" Combs who could face life in prison--and the prosecutors aren't holding back any details in federal court.

    In this LIVE Surviving the Survivor episode Emmy award-winning host Joel Waldman brings on #BestGuests to analyze the State and Defense's Opening Statements and break down all the new evidence and disturbing allegations that were brought up in the federal courtroom today.

    Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Diddy's trial started on May 12, 2025 and is expected to last up to eight weeks.

    #diddy #nyc #cassie #celebrity #freakoffs #justice #trial

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    1 hr and 32 mins