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The Trial: USA

The Crime Desk
Sean Diddy Combs
Sex Trafficking
Cassie Ventura
New York
Sean 'diddy' Combs
Sean Combs
Racketeering
Daily Mail
Federal Charges
Criminal Enterprise
Sexual Assault
Diddy
Bad Boy Records
Jury Selection
Freak-Offs
Jay Z
Lawsuits
Diddy Trial
Domestic Abuse
Rachel Kennedy

Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.

The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices genera... more

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Karmelo Anthony’s lethal force against Austin Metcalf during a 2025 teenage track meet scuffle was not justified.  

That was the finding of the Texas jury in Anthony’s case last week. The same panel sentenced the 19-year-old to 35 years in prison fo... more

Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial happened in Texas but the case has triggered strong reactions from observers around the country. 

The 19-year-old’s legal team argued self-defense but witnesses told the jury that Anthony was never in danger. He was si... more

Cartisha Morgan came to CrimeCon in the hopes of bringing attention to the case of her missing daughter and young grandchild, a toddler when she vanished. Morgan believes her daughter Ma’Kayla Wickerson bought into the teachings of a group that polic... more

We share in this episode an in-depth conversation with the parents of Kaylee Concalves at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas where they promoted the “Murder Has a Name” foundation started in their daughter’s honor to help other families find answers with the... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Ernest Pate
Survivor of a serial rapist case in Northern California
CrimeCon panel participant
Episode: ‘Cults’ and Cold Cases: A 2026 CrimeCon Recap
Cartisha Morgan
Mother of a missing daughter and granddaughter involved in a suspected occult group case
CrimeCon attendee / advocate
Episode: ‘Cults’ and Cold Cases: A 2026 CrimeCon Recap
Kevin Balf
CEO and founder of CrimeCon
CrimeCon
Episode: ‘Cults’ and Cold Cases: A 2026 CrimeCon Recap
Steve Goncalves
Kaylee's father
Episode: Kaylee Goncalves’s Parents On Treating Killers 'Like The Animals That They Are'
Kristi Goncalves
Kaylee's mother
Episode: Kaylee Goncalves’s Parents On Treating Killers 'Like The Animals That They Are'
James Stainton
Wise County District Attorney
Wise County District Attorney's Office
Episode: Prosecutor Speaks on Death Sentence for 7-year-old Athena Strand’s Killer
James Lockemy
Former Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals; private mediator/arbitrator
Private practice in mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Episode: Murdaugh Wife And Son Murder Verdict Tossed Out: What Went Wrong And What’s Coming
MaryAnn Martinez
Daily Mail's Texas Bureau Chief
Daily Mail
Episode: Killer Is Sentenced To Lethal Injection In Texas For Killing First-Grader
Wills Robinson
Daily Mail executive editor who witnessed the event from the dinner table
Daily Mail
Episode: I Was At The White House Dinner With Kash Patel - Then The Shooting Started

Host

Rachel Sharp
Senior crime correspondent and courtroom reporter

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 722 ratings
  • Too much Diddy

    So many trials around. Why so much Diddy? Who cares?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Annierabbit#
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Poor grammar

    Do better. You are journalists and can’t differentiate between was/wasn’t and were/weren’t for singular and plural.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    annabelmog
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Kurt Cobain

    Cobain had attempted suicide only a few months earlier, recall that he was even asked about this in an interview. His family believes it to have been suicide to this very day. I remember this well, I lived in Seattle in 1993-95. I wish people including investigators would allow him to rest in peace.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NickLaurensMom
    United States4 months ago
  • Don’t bother x

    Short episodes, dramatised and too much opinion. Definitely NOT what the people want!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tara jenning
    Australiaa year ago
  • Disgusting

    Interviewing misogynists and clowns laughing at victims. Gross

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NikkWitt
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate deep dives into trial dynamics and firsthand reporting from journalists.
Some episodes are criticized for over-dramatization or uneven production quality.
Feedback is mixed on guest selections, with praise for expert insights but criticism of certain interviews.

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#101
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Apple Podcasts
#201
Australia/True Crime
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#116
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#151
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#223
Russia/True Crime
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#223
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Karmelo Anthony Trial Deep-Dive: Part 1
Q: what was the cultural or social media impact on public perception of the case?
Martinez points to social media as a driving factor in shaping opinions, with headlines and clips often replacing in-depth articles, and mentions outside groups and bloggers influencing narratives that did not always align with the courtroom record.
Karmelo Anthony Trial Deep-Dive: Part 1
Q: how did the jury selection process address potential biases, and what did they consider about the defendant's age and appearance?
The host discusses the extensive juror screening, noting dismissals for bias (including concerns about sending a young-looking defendant to prison) and explaining how the law requires a fair cross-section rather than a race-based selection, with pieces about the defendant's youth influencing some jurors' concerns.
Karmelo Anthony Trial Deep-Dive: Part 1
Q: why did the defense not put Karmelo Anthony on the stand, and what impact did that have?
Martinez explains that the defense chose not to call Anthony, partially due to strategic concerns and the long lunch break that led to questions about whether to present him, suggesting the decision may have limited the defense's ability to shape the jurors' perceptions directly.
Karmelo Anthony Trial Deep-Dive: Part 1
Q: can you take us through what the end of the trial was like?
MaryAnn Martinez describes the courtroom dynamics, witness testimony, and the abruptness of the defense resting its case, noting how the jurors ultimately rejected a self-defense claim and proceeded to a sentencing phase.
Murdaugh Wife And Son Murder Verdict Tossed Out: What Went Wrong And What’s Coming
Q: What was first your reaction when the court overturned the ruling, and then the reaction from the legal community in South Carolina?
Judge Lockemy responds that the Supreme Court applied Remmer logic to analyze the juror influence issue, and the legal community generally accepts that the decision reflects the law rather than personal sentiment, with potential for a speedy retrial.

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A detailed, narrative-focused true crime program that takes listeners into courtroom dynamics and the unfolding of high-profile cases. Episodes blend prosecutorial and investigative perspectives with on-the-ground reporting, expert commentary, and select dramatizations or voices from transcripts. The show often features experienced crime journalists and legal professionals, delivering case timelines, trial updates, and implications for victims and families. Notable is the mix of exclusive interviews, firsthand courtroom observations, and ongoing coverage of complex legal proceedings; production occasionally uses actors or AI-generated voices, which some listeners love for immersion and others criticize for sensationalism. This blend makes i... more

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Recent guests on The Trial: USA include:

1. Nicole Ernest Pate
2. Cartisha Morgan
3. Kevin Balf
4. Steve Goncalves
5. Kristi Goncalves
6. James Stainton
7. James Lockemy
8. MaryAnn Martinez

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