The Case Against Diddy: An Update with Legal Expert Brian Buckmire

Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

Esther Ludlow

True Crime, Crime, Truecrime, Criminology, History, Criminals

4.6 • 5K Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

At the end of 2024, Once Upon a Crime released a two-part deep dive into The Life and Crimes of Sean Diddy Combs, unraveling the shocking allegations and federal charges facing the music mogul. Since then, the story has only grown more intense. With over 50 civil lawsuits filed and a federal trial set to begin on May 5th, the once-celebrated producer now finds himself at the center of one of the most high-profile legal battles in entertainment history.

In this week’s episode, we catch up on where the case stands now, what Diddy’s life looks like behind bars, and what we can expect in the courtroom in the weeks ahead.

Joining me is Brian Buckmire—legal contributor for ABC, co-host of Law and Crime Daily, and host of the new podcast Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy from 20/20 and ABC Audio. As a former senior staff attorney at The Legal Aid Society and an experienced homicide defense attorney, Brian brings deep legal insight and firsthand courtroom experience to this complicated and ever-evolving case.

Tune in as we break down the legal landscape, explore the strategies at play, and try to understand the road ahead for one of music’s most powerful—and now controversial—figures.

Episode highlights:

The latest updates in the Diddy case
What life is like for him behind bars
How civil and criminal charges intersect
What legal experts are watching for as the trial nears
A behind-the-scenes look at Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy

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1:29.8	Thank you for joining me for this episode of Once Upon a Crime.
1:36.8	At the end of last year, Once Upon a Crime released a two-part series on the Life and Crimes of Sean Diddy Combs.
1:42.6	In that series, I detailed the bombshell allegations against the music producer and business mogul and covered his arrest on federal charges of
1:45.4	conspiracy, racketeering, and sex trafficking. I also looked into his early life, career, and
1:51.1	relationships to try and determine how Sean Combs, a man who seemed to have it all, fame, money
1:56.8	and success, ended up in scandal and disgrace. Since then, the case has continued to unfold,
2:03.6	with Diddy facing more than 50 civil charges in addition to his upcoming legal battle in federal court.
2:10.6	In this week's episode, we'll find out where the case stands now, what Diddy's life is like behind bars,
2:16.6	and what we can expect from the trial
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