The 30-minute trial deep dive will spotlight and analyze the day’s events from the courtroom and beyond
ABC News has announced a daily show on the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy, premiering Friday, May 9th on ABC News Live, the No. 1 streaming news channel. Hosted by GMA3 co-anchor and senior national correspondent Eva Pilgrim, the 30-minute show will be an in-depth look into the high-profile federal trial of the music mogul. The series will deliver real-time updates and analysis of the defense and prosecution as Combs faces federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
The first episode will examine the science behind jury selection and explain the charges against Diddy. The regular, daily cadence for the show will commence on the day of opening statements, currently slated for May 12th and airing daily on ABC News Live at 8:30 pm EDT/5:30 pm PDT through the end of the trial.
Joining Pilgrim are chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and legal contributor and attorney Brian Buckmire, who will be inside the courtroom during the trial. Their firsthand insights and expert commentary will bring viewers behind the scenes of one of the most consequential celebrity trials in recent memory. Pilgrim will feature additional guests and experts throughout the series to provide audiences with the full scope and impact of the trial.
For more context and analysis on the trial, ABC Audio and 20/20 will be producing twice weekly episodes of the podcast Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy hosted by Brian Buckmire, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and others.
