Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy
Season 1
202533 episodes
Episodes
- E1
Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy - A look at jury selection
2025-05-09 · 24m
ABC News Live has and in-depth look into the high-profile federal trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and the science behind jury selection for the case.
- E2
Witness Testimony Begins
2025-05-12 · 20m
Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial moves forward with a seated jury, opening statements and testimony from a witness connected to the video of Combs assaulting former girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
- E3
Diddy Trial Day Two: Cassie Ventura takes the stand
2025-05-13 · 25m
Cassie Ventura took the witness stand Tuesday to testify against her ex-boyfriend, Sean Combs, at his racketeering and sex trafficking trial.
- E4
Cassie Ventura's second day of testimony
2025-05-14 · 25m
Cassie Ventura returned to court in New York to testify against Sean Combs on Wednesday, May 14. Eva Pilgrim and a team of correspondents and contributors break down what happened on ABC News Live.
- E5
Cross-examining Cassie Ventura
2025-05-15 · 23m
What happened when Cassie Ventura began facing cross-examination by Sean Combs' defense team? ABC News' Eva Pilgrim and a team of contributors break down the latest from court on Thursday, May 15.
- E6
Diddy Trial Day 5: Cassie Ventura breaks down on the witness stand
2025-05-16 · 23m
Cassie Ventura's cross-examination concluded on Friday, May 16, but Sean Combs' trial is still far from over. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and a team of contributors have the latest updates.
- E7
Diddy Trial Day 6: Cassie Ventura's former best friend takes the stand
2025-05-19 · 24m
Dawn Richard was back on the witness stand on Monday, May 19, followed by Kerry Morgan. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team have the latest updates on the cast against Sean Combs in New York City.
- E8
Diddy Trial Day 7: Cassie Ventura's mother called to testify
2025-05-20 · 25m
Regina Ventura, Cassie's mother, testified in federal court on Tuesday, May 20. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and a team of contributors have the latest updates on the case against Sean Combs.
- E9
Diddy Trial Day 8: An inside look at the evidence
2025-05-21 · 25m
What did agents find when they raided Sean Combs' home in Florida? ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and a team of contributors break down what jurors were shown in court on Wednesday, May 21.
- E10
Diddy Trial Day 9: Kid Cudi on the witness stand
2025-05-22 · 24m
On Thursday, May 22, it was Kid Cudi's turn to take the witness stand during Sean Combs' federal trial. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and a team of contributors explain what happened in court.
- E11
Diddy Trial Day 10: Sean Combs' former assistant Capricorn Clark called to testify
2025-05-27 · 21m
Clark alleged on the witness stand that Combs "charged" at her in Miami Beach in 2008. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and ABC News contributors break down what happened in court on Tuesday, May 27.
- E12
Diddy Trial Day 11: Celebrity stylist and LAFD arson investigator questioned in court
2025-05-28 · 25m
Celebrity stylist Deonte Nash and LAFD investigator Lance Jimenez were called to testify on Wednesday, May 28. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and ABC contributors explain the latest court updates.
- E13
Diddy Trial Day 12: Former employee of Sean Combs says he sexually assaulted her
2025-05-29 · 25m
A witness called "Mia" made disturbing allegations against Sean Combs in court on Thursday, May 29. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges he faces. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain.
- E14
Diddy Trial Day 13: "Mia" faces cross-examination
2025-05-30 · 25m
Sean Combs' defense team questioned "Mia" on the witness stand on Friday, May 30 about social media posts. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain what happened as the third week of testimony wraps.
- E15
Diddy Trial Day 14: "Mia" back on stand for cross-examination
2025-06-02 · 24m
Sean Combs' defense team continued their cross-examination of "Mia" on the witness stand. The ABC News team breaks down what happened in the courtroom and what Suge Knight said from behind bars.
- E16
'Diddy' Trial Day 15: Security guard testifies about Combs' assault video.
2025-06-03 · 23m
A hotel security guard testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs offered to pay for a 2016 surveillance video showing assault of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, plus more from the courtroom on Tuesday, June 3.
- E17
Diddy Trial Day 16
2025-06-04 · 23m
A friend of Cassie Ventura testified 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and the ABC News team cover the latest witness testimony on Wednesday, June 4.
- E18
Diddy Trial Day 17
2025-06-05 · 24m
Defense contends Sean Combs wasn't in Los Angeles when alleged balcony incident occurred, the judge warns Combs may be removed from courtroom after jury interactions and more. ABC News has the latest.
- E19
Diddy Trial Day 18
2025-06-06 · 24m
Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs. From drugs to male escorts, she said these nights often left her with back pain and UTI's. ABC News reports on her testimony.
- E20
Diddy Trial Day 19
2025-06-09 · 23m
“Jane,” a former girlfriend of Sean Combs, returned to court on Monday, June 9. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain what happened as the fifth week of testimony in Combs’ federal trial began.
- E21
Diddy Trial Day 20: Ex-girlfriend ‘Jane’ faces cross-examination
2025-06-10 · 24m
“Jane” returned to federal court on Tuesday, June 10 for her third day of testimony. What happened when she was questioned by Sean Combs’ defense team? ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
- E22
Diddy Trial Day 21: ‘Jane’ cries on the witness stand
2025-06-11 · 24m
“Jane” faced one of Sean Combs’ defense attorneys again on Wednesday, June 11. In the meantime, the judge is monitoring a potential issue with a juror. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain.
- E23
Diddy Trial Day 22: New civil lawsuit filed against Combs during criminal trial
2025-06-12 · 22m
"Jane" is continuing to testify during Sean Combs' criminal trial, but in the meantime, he faces a new lawsuit. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain the latest updates from Thursday, June 12.
- E24
Diddy Trial Day 23: Ye shows up at the courthouse
2025-06-13 · 24m
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, showed up at the courthouse where Combs' federal trial is taking place. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team break down the latest trial updates from Friday, June 13.
- E25
Diddy Trial Day 24: Juror replaced as prosecutors prepare to rest their case
2025-06-16 · 25m
A federal judge upheld his decision to replace one of the jurors who would have decided Sean Combs' fate. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team break down the latest updates from Monday, June 16.
- E26
Diddy Trial Day 25: Judge issues stern warning to attorneys
2025-06-17 · 25m
The Judge told prosecutors and Sean Combs' defense team on the Tuesday, June 17 that he's concerned over a potential gag order violation. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors explain.
- E27
Diddy Trial Day 26: Prosecutors get ready to rest their case
2025-06-20 · 25m
Brendan Paul, an assistant to Sean Combs up until Combs' arrest, was called to testify on Friday, June 20 as prosecutors prepare to rest their case. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
- E28
Diddy Trial Day 27: Jurors hear logistics of alleged 'freak offs'
2025-06-23 · 25m
Prosecutors are almost ready to wrap their case against Sean Combs. On Monday, June 23, jurors saw files such as text messages and hotel receipts. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
- E29
Diddy Trial Day 28: Prosecutors rest thier case against Sean Combs
2025-06-24 · 25m
After calling more than 30 witnesses over several weeks, federal prosecutors rested their case against Sean Combs on Tuesday, June 24. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors explain.
- E30
Diddy Trial Day 29: Getting ready for closing arguments
2025-06-25 · 25m
Prosecutors and Sean Combs' defense team are preparing to present their final arguments to the jury. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors have the latest from Wednesday, June 25.
- E31
Diddy Trial Day 30: Prosecutors make their closing argument to the jury
2025-06-26 · 25m
Closing arguments in the trial of Sean Combs began on Thursday, June 26. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors have the latest updates from federal court in Manhattan.
- E32
Diddy Trial Day 31: Defense team makes case for Combs' acquittal
2025-06-27 · 24m
On Friday, June 27, defense attorney Marc Agnifilo addressed jurors. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors have the latest updates from the federal courthouse in Manhattan.
- E33
Diddy Trial Verdict: Sean Combs found guilty on 2 of 5 counts
2025-07-02 · 25m
On July 2, Sean Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but found guilty on lesser charges. ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and legal contributors break down the split verdict.