Judges, Memes, and Dockets: Cassie, Diddy, Young Thug

Please enjoy a featured clip of L.A. Times Studio's latest production, L.A. Crimes. On this episode, Madison McGhee is joined by legendary Dateline host Josh Mankiewicz and esteemed L.A. Times Reporter Richard Winton as the three of them dive into all-things Menendez Brothers, the good, the bad, and the still unknown. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's about that time! Diddy’s in court facing accusations that go way beyond the headlines including forced medical procedures on alleged victims, plus Trump’s out here with orders to change not only HBCUs and how they get funded but higher education at-large (Shout out to Harvard University for standing their ground though!). What does all this mean for Black folks in America? What does this mean for the future of education? We’re talking about power, control, and the culture shifts that are happening in real-time.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.  Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.  Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The headlines are heavy, and the stakes are high. Shannon Sharpe is under fire with new lawsuits painting a troubling picture of abuse and retaliation. Meanwhile, women judges across the country are demanding real protection as threats against their lives and families escalate. We’re breaking it all down — the cases, the climate, and the consequences for justice itself.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.  Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.  Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese is back in court—this time trying to slash his child support payments while allegedly owing over $100k. Meanwhile, his ex is like, “Run me my money.” But the real drama? Congressional Republicans are out here plotting to gut the federal court system as we know it. We’re unpacking deadbeat antics, power plays, and what happens when people try to rewrite the rules that keep justice intact.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.  Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy’s pulling pages out of every playbook—trying to shape his defense team, subpoena Cassie’s private writings, and keep that assault footage off the record. But will it all hold up when trial kicks off May 2? And in a separate saga of law meets tech, a New York man tries to let an A.I. lawyer represent him… and gets swiftly shut down. We're talking celebrity strategy, legal boundaries, and the wild future of courtroom tech.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.  Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the gavel came down with some side-eye. Trump’s bid to dodge a defamation case from the Exonerated Five? Denied. Meanwhile, Tashera Simmons—first lady of Ruff Ryders past—wins back child support but loses out on the music rights. We’re talking justice, legacy, and how Black folks keep fighting for what’s rightfully ours. From respect to residuals.  Learn more about coerced plea deals from the Innocence Project. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.  Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re talking about legacy, labor, and control—on every level. Wendy Williams, once the queen of daytime talk, is now facing a judge who allegedly told her she’s done. But is that the court’s call to make? And in Texas, a new law says child support should start from conception—raising big questions about who carries the cost of parenthood before birth. From Black women’s autonomy to reproductive justice in red states, this episode is all about who’s allowed to thrive, and who’s being told to sit down.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.  Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music license: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kandi Burruss said "you not finna blame me PERSONALLY" and countersues her Blaze Steakhouse landlord. And Trump’s back on his "dictator for a day" talk—but is it still a joke and could he really get a 3rd term in office? Eboni and Dustin unpack the lawsuits, the laws, and what all this mess really means. Tap in.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.  Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music license: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cassie is naming names. No more Victim 1 — she’s testifying in Diddy’s upcoming sex trafficking trial, out loud and in full. Meanwhile, Young Thug just barely dodged a probation violation over a social media post that had prosecutors heated. Eboni and Dustin break down what Cassie’s testimony could mean for Diddy’s defense and what kind of legal leash Thug is really on. Get into it.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.  Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music license: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Jesse Williams gets his kids'...heathcare. Donald Trump is testing his limits with the courts on his heels. This episode gets into the specifics of divorce and why Jesse Williams was seeking FULL custody of his children's heathcare. Eboni and Dustin break down just what is at stake and what the ramifications MIGHT be if Trump is held in contempt of court. Get into it.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.  Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Music license: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices