Intense and nerve energy fills courtroom as prosecutors paint a picture of power, fear and manipulation behind the scenes of the life of music mogul Sean Diddy Combs. The government alleged that Combs used his influence to orchestrate and conceal criminal activity, urging jurors to connect the dots from years of disturbing testimony from various witnesses who knew Diddy. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this episode, Emmy award-wining host Joel Waldman breaks down the biggest moments in court and brings in analysis from our STS #BestGuests who are closely following the case. STS #BestGuests Lauren Conlin: Podcaster, Reporter & Host of POPCRIMETV, has been covering Diddy's Trial from inside the courtroom Stephen Cazares: a former Asst United States Attorney who has tried 17 federal jury trials, and argued 12 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Amy Shlosberg: Criminologist, Professor and Co-Host of Women & Crime and Direct Appeal Podcast “Sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice" are how prosecutors describe the case. Prosecutors painted Combs as the mastermind of a long criminal enterprise fueled by fear, control, and violence. At stake: decades in prison if convicted, and this could forever reshape Diddy's legacy. Sean Diddy Combs face five counts of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy Trial: Prosecutors Say Diddy is a Crime Boss… 0:00 Intro + Hello Best Guests 5:44 How overwhelming is this trial for the jurors? 16:24 Diddy’s emotional responses during trial 24:18 How can the defense use things to their advantage? 39:02 Lauren discusses the closing argument. 42:16 The two big elements of this case… did they prove it? 56:04 Has this trial lacked “hype?” 1:15:17 What might sentencing look like if he is found guilty? More of STS: VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast New! STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Join Patreon: Https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor 2nd STS CHANNEL: Https://www.youtube.com/@STSTalk?sub_confirmation=1 👉 *To sponsor or work w/ STS, Email Us: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Subscribe, Like & Turn Alerts On for show times & breaking news. #truecrimecommunity #truestory #celebrity #diddytrial #diddy #stsnation