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In the latest episode of 'Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski,' psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discusses the nearing conclusion of Chad Daybell's trial, predicting an unfavorable outcome for Daybell. Scott delves into the testimony of Daybell's children, noting their disturbing, cult-like loyalty and lack of critical thinking, reflective of Chad Daybell's influence. The discussion highlights the eerie monotone and unquestioning delivery of their testimonies, likening it to behavior seen in other cult members. They also examine testimony regarding Tammy Daybell's health, with her daughter attributing her decline to factors like colloidal silver and early bedtimes, while denying any foul play. Scott finds this sad and indicative of deep-seated brainwashing, pointing out Tammy’s possible depression due to her marriage to Chad. The conversation critiques the desperate attempts of Daybell's children to rationalize their mother's death as natural, emphasizing the tragic impact of Chad Daybell's manipulative influence on his family.

Main Points

- The trial of Chad Daybell is nearing a conclusion, likely not in his favor.
- Chad Daybell's children display a cult-like loyalty and lack of critical thinking in their testimonies.
- Their monotone, unquestioning delivery is compared to behaviors seen in other cult members.
- Testimony regarding Tammy Daybell's health is discussed, with her daughter attributing her decline to colloidal silver and early bedtimes.
- Shavaun Scott views the daughter's testimony as a desperate attempt to rationalize her mother’s death as natural, indicative of brainwashing.
- Tammy Daybell's possible depression due to her marriage to Chad is highlighted.
- The conversation underscores the tragic impact of Chad Daybell's manipulative influence on his family.

#ChadDaybell #TammyDaybell #LoriVallow #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillersPodcast #CultBehavior #PsychologicalImpact
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In the latest episode of 'Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski,' former prosecutor Eric Faddis discusses the ongoing trial of Chad Daybell, focusing on the testimonies from his children. These testimonies aim to defend Chad, particularly regarding the allegations of killing his wife, Tammy Daybell. Faddis notes that the defense has made some points by highlighting Tammy's declining health and use of potentially problematic supplements, which could cast doubt on the accusation that Chad murdered her. However, the defense's success in countering the charges related to the deaths of the stepchildren is less clear. The discussion also touches on the challenges of familial testimony in such cases, drawing parallels with other high-profile cases like Lori Vallow Daybell's and Barry Morphew's. Faddis and Brueski examine the robotic and seemingly rehearsed nature of the testimonies, particularly Chad's daughter’s description of Tammy’s health and activities, which could influence the jury’s perception. The conversation highlights the emotional and complex dynamics when family members testify in defense of a loved one accused of severe crimes.

**Main Points:**
- Chad Daybell's children testify in his defense, particularly about Tammy Daybell’s health.
- The defense suggests Tammy's declining health and supplement use could explain her death.
- Uncertainty remains about the defense’s effectiveness regarding the stepchildren’s deaths.
- Familial testimony dynamics compared to other high-profile cases like Lori Vallow Daybell’s and Barry Morphew’s.
- Chad's daughter's testimony appears robotic and rehearsed, potentially affecting jury perception.
- Discussion on the emotional complexity of family members testifying in such trials.

#HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #EricFaddis #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #TammyDaybell #FamilialTestimony
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In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent and Hidden Killers Daily contributor Jennifer Coffindaffer discusses the ongoing trial of Chad Daybell, focusing on the testimony of his surviving children. Coffindaffer notes the unsettling nature of their testimonies, highlighting how they seemed indoctrinated and unable to question their father's beliefs. The discussion emphasizes the impact of Chad Daybell's decision not to testify and critiques the children's performance on the stand, which did little to help his case. Coffindaffer and Brueski draw parallels between the children's demeanor and that of cult members, expressing concern over their unwavering loyalty to their father despite the circumstances. The episode also touches on the implications of potential insurance policies and the eerie similarities between Chad and his son, further underscoring the troubling dynamics within the Daybell family.

Main Points

- Chad Daybell's children testified, appearing indoctrinated and unable to question their father's beliefs.
- Chad Daybell's decision not to testify is seen as a potential mistake by the defense.
- The children's testimonies, particularly their unwavering support for Chad, did not help his case.
- Comparisons are made between the children's demeanor and that of cult members.
- Concerns are raised about the children's future and their continued belief in Chad as a prophet.
- The conversation highlights the eerie similarities between Chad and his son, suggesting a troubling family dynamic.
- The episode touches on the potential implications of insurance policies on the children's lives had the cult continued.

#ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillersPodcast #MurderTrial #CultBehavior #FamilyDynamics
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In a new lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of New York, April Lampos has come forward with accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. This marks the sixth woman to file assault claims against the hip-hop mogul.

Lampos, a former student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), detailed in the lawsuit four “terrifying sexual encounters” with Combs. She claimed these incidents occurred after they met in 1994 while she was pursuing her studies in New York City.

Lampos accused Combs of forcing her to take ecstasy and engage in sexual acts with him and his then-girlfriend, Kim Porter. She also alleged retaliation from Porter, which led to Lampos losing her job.

According to the lawsuit, their first “horrific” encounter happened in 1995 when Combs “pressured” Lampos to drink at a bar in New York City before taking her to his hotel, where he allegedly raped her despite her attempts to resist.

Following this incident, Lampos claimed Combs sent her “gifts, cards, and flowers” and leveraged his power in the music industry to lure her back. She recounted another assault where Combs “yanked her down to her knees” and forced her to perform oral sex on him in front of a parking garage attendant.

Lampos described a relationship characterized by Combs’s manipulation and threats. She said he used his connections and influence in the music industry to ensure her compliance with his demands.

A particularly distressing encounter occurred in 1996 when Combs allegedly forced Lampos and Porter to take ecstasy at his Manhattan apartment. Despite her vocal opposition, Combs “demanded” that Porter engage in sexual acts with Lampos, eventually leading to another alleged rape by Combs.

The lawsuit also detailed Lampos’s final encounter with Combs around the end of 2000 or early 2001. After ending things with him in 1998, she ran into him at Rockefeller Center, where he expressed a desire to reconnect. Lampos eventually allowed him to visit her apartment, where he allegedly assaulted her again.

Lampos claimed that Combs’s behavior had not changed, and she asked him to leave her apartment, knowing he was in a relationship with Jennifer Lopez at the time.

Lampos is seeking unspecified damages for battery, sexual assault, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law. Representatives for Combs and Lampos’s attorneys did not immediately respond to requests for comment from PEOPLE.

These allegations come on the heels of similar claims by Combs’s ex, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, who released a statement following the publication of a video showing her being physically abused by Combs in 2016. “Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from the past,” she wrote.

Combs is currently facing multiple sexual assault and harassment lawsuits from four other women and one man, adding to the growing legal challenges confronting the music and business mogul.

As the legal proceedings unfold, these allegations bring to light a troubling pattern of behavior alleged against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The claims made by April Lampos contribute to the broader narrative of abuse and misconduct surrounding the high-profile figure, emphasizing the ongoing impact of these serious accusations on the victims involved.
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Brian Higgins’s testimony reached a dramatic climax on Friday when defense attorney Alan Jackson accused him of discarding his phone and SIM card during the investigation into John O’Keefe’s death. “That is not correct,” Higgins firmly responded to Jackson’s allegation. Judge Beverly Cannone promptly ended the session without allowing further questions.

Higgins is one of three individuals Karen Read's lawyers have named in their theory that someone other than Read is responsible for O’Keefe's death. Earlier in the session, Higgins admitted to exchanging flirtatious texts and sharing a kiss with Read while she was dating O’Keefe. During cross-examination, Jackson scrutinized Higgins’s actions and phone records in the critical hours following O’Keefe’s death.

Higgins confirmed seeking advice about phone data extraction from a friend in the FBI’s regional computer forensics lab. “I asked him how I could pull text strings off my cellular telephone for the purpose of providing them to law enforcement,” Higgins testified, acknowledging that he could have handed over the entire device to the police. 
Jackson pressed Higgins on whether he knew that federal regulations prohibit using one’s public office for personal gain. Higgins said he was unaware of this regulation. He also revealed that he no longer possessed the phone he had in 2022. “You’ve destroyed that phone, haven’t you?” Jackson asked. “No, I threw the phone away,” Higgins replied. “Well, that’s destroying the phone, isn’t it?” Jackson countered, to which Higgins responded, “I had every right to do that.”

Higgins stated that he likely cut or broke the SIM card before disposing of the phone but did not wipe any data from it. He confirmed receiving a notice on Sept. 30, 2022, preventing him from altering or destroying anything on his cellphone, although he switched phone carriers and numbers a day earlier. 

In a pivotal moment, Jackson grilled Higgins about late-night phone calls with Brian Albert and then-Canton Police Chief Kenneth Berkowitz. Phone records indicated that Higgins and Albert exchanged calls at 2:22 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2022, when Higgins claimed he was asleep. Both men have testified that these calls were accidental “butt dials.” Jackson noted the suspicious timing, occurring just hours before O’Keefe’s body was discovered. Higgins insisted, “I have no recollection of any phone calls.”   

Jackson also highlighted Higgins’s phone activity around the time Read’s SUV was brought to the Canton Police Department’s sally port. Video surveillance from this area at 5:36 a.m. was missing, and Higgins denied seeing any evidence in the garage.

As testimony concluded, Higgins remained firm in his denials, with more witness testimonies expected in the coming days. Read’s lawyers continue to assert that a conspiracy among witnesses and law enforcement is responsible for O’Keefe’s death, challenging the prosecution’s case against Read.

Higgins’s attorney, William Connolly, emphasized, “Brian Higgins has not participated in any kind of a cover up or conspiracy to cover up the criminal activity of others. Participating in a coverup is contrary to who he is as a human being and a professional.”

The trial will resume next Tuesday with a full day of witness testimonies. Jurors are set to hear from other key figures as the defense seeks to prove their case that Read is not responsible for O’Keefe’s death.

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