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Laura Coates Live

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Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.

2162 - Cassie: Diddy Was Hospitalized For Drug Overdose In 2012
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  • 2162 - Cassie: Diddy Was Hospitalized For Drug Overdose In 2012

    Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and one of his accusers, took the stand for a third day today in Combs’ federal criminal trial. Cross-examination will continue tomorrow, and the judge is urging lawyers to wrap up Ventura’s testimony before the weekend, as she’s due to give birth soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fri, 16 May 2025
  • 2161 - Not Safe: Cassie Says She Couldn’t Leave After Diddy Beat Her

    Building on her testimony a day earlier, on Wednesday the pregnant 38-year-old pop singer Cassie described in disturbing detail what happened after her 2016 assault in a Los Angeles hotel, offered visual proof of other alleged assaults, acknowledged she settled a civil lawsuit for $20 million and explained to the jury why she decided to speak out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Thu, 15 May 2025
  • 2160 - Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot?

    On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Thu, 15 May 2025
  • 2159 - Trial by Jury: Violence, Fear and “Freak-offs” Cassie Takes the Stand

    On the second day of Diddy’s federal trial, all eyes turned to star witness Cassie Ventura. The singer, once signed to Bad Boy records, had a complex relationship with Diddy marked by abuse. But will the jury see her only as a victim? We’ll ask one of Bill Cosby’s former attorneys, Monique Pressley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Thu, 15 May 2025
  • 2158 - Cassie Tells Court Diddy Beat And Humiliated Her During Freak-Offs

    Cassie Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and one of his accusers, testified today in his federal criminal trial. She described Combs as controlling and said some of their arguments would get violent. She’ll be back on the stand for a second day of testimony tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Wed, 14 May 2025
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