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Trial By Jury: Brian Walshe

Trial By Jury: Brian Walshe

CNN Podcasts 27 Episodes Aug 15, 2026

CNN chief legal analyst Laura Coates takes listeners inside the courtroom as Brian Walshe stands trial for the first-degree murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, who disappeared from their Massachusetts home on New Year's Day 2023. The podcast examines the evidence, the key players, and the twists of the fast-moving case. The feed also includes another true-crime series, Trial by Jury: Diddy, which covers the legal proceedings against Sean Combs.

Episodes

Introducing: Civilian or Spy
Introducing: Civilian or Spy Aug 15, 2026 86 When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abru
The Twists and Turns of the Brian Walshe Murder Trial
The Twists and Turns of the Brian Walshe Murder Trial Dec 19, 2025 1564 Brian Walshe was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury of his peers. But the prosecution’s win was hard-won, with lingering questions still remaining. Laura Coates and Jean Casarez examine the prosecution’s path to a win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Googling “Dismemberment” Prove Murder?
Can Googling “Dismemberment” Prove Murder? Dec 11, 2025 1317 Brian Walshe admitted to improper conveyance of a body and misleading the police, but denies killing his wife. His Google searches are key evidence, but do they show premeditation? Laura Coates and Jean Casarez break down the trial so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus: Was Diddy’s Sentence Fair?
Bonus: Was Diddy’s Sentence Fair? Oct 7, 2025 1632 After a summer trial that gripped the nation, Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution. Last Friday, the music mogul turned convicted felon received his sentence: 50 months in prison and a $500,000 fine. Laura Coates speaks with writer Touré about the cultural significance of the verdict, then gets legal analysis from attorney Joey Jackson.
Was it Ever Really a RICO Case? Plus, Why Firing Maurene Comey Matters
Was it Ever Really a RICO Case? Plus, Why Firing Maurene Comey Matters Jul 18, 2025 2326 The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is over, but the rap mogul’s legal woes aren't. He was acquitted on the more serious charges he faced, but he’s awaiting sentencing on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and could face up to 20 years in federal prison. Meanwhile, the lead prosecutor in the case, Maurene Comey, was fired this week. Laura joins legal analysts Joey Jackson
'Let Puffy Go:' The Fallout From The Verdict
'Let Puffy Go:' The Fallout From The Verdict Jul 3, 2025 1000 The verdict’s been rendered, and despite his attorney’s arguments that he should be released on bail, Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in custody awaiting sentencing on two felony charges. But there’s a lot to unpack. Laura Coates was in lower Manhattan for the circus that unfolded yesterday, and also talked to several people about their big takeaways: an alternate juror who wasn’t surprised that Diddy
Guilty — And Not Guilty
Guilty — And Not Guilty Jul 2, 2025 349 The jurors delivered verdicts this morning on all five counts against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The big news? He’s been acquitted on the more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which could have put him in prison for the rest of his life. He could still face prison time for his conviction on the lesser charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. From outside the courthouse in lowe
Verdict In Limbo With One Count Left
Verdict In Limbo With One Count Left Jul 2, 2025 967 Jurors have decided verdicts on four of the five counts against Sean “Diddy” Combs — but they still have one more to deliberate on. CNN’s Kara Scannell describes the atmosphere in the courthouse today as Laura Coates tells us where this trial could go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Tale of Two Trials
A Tale of Two Trials Jun 28, 2025 1675 Seven weeks. Twenty-nine days of testimony. Thirty-four witnesses. And now, there's nothing left for the jury in the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to hear besides their instructions from the judge. CNN’s Laura Coates and Elizabeth Wagmeister were in court Friday as the defense wrapped up its closing argument and the prosecution gave its rebuttal. They break down the last words from
Diddy Trial Closing Arguments: What Will the Jury Believe?
Diddy Trial Closing Arguments: What Will the Jury Believe? Jun 27, 2025 1511 As federal prosecutors delivered their closing argument in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, they boiled down seven weeks of testimony — 34 witnesses and thousands of pages of evidence — into a sharp, simplified case for conviction. All eyes now turn to Diddy’s defense team, who will present their closing argument tomorrow after resting their case without calling a single witness. Attorney and legal a
Why Diddy Won’t Testify
Why Diddy Won’t Testify Jun 24, 2025 1465 The end is in sight in the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizbeth Wagmeister brings us her big scoop of the day: Diddy himself won’t testify. She explains what experts say is the reason. Then, Laura Coates catches up with BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, host of Diddy On Trial, who helps break down the prosecution’s case so far — what’s work
What Happened To Juror No. 6?
What Happened To Juror No. 6? Jun 18, 2025 1577 All eyes were on the jury in the courtroom of the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial this week after juror No. 6 was dismissed. Former federal prosecutor and white-collar defense attorney Gene Rossi explains why he was booted just as the prosecution gets ready to rest its case — and why the defense is up in arms about it. He also shares why his opinion has shifted when it comes to which side has the upper h

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