Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the news due her own doing. She gave a strategically timed interview which aired on January 23, 'Ghislaine Maxwell Behind Bars.' In the interview, Maxwell makes many claims including that she feels divorced from the person that people talk about, that she believes Jeffrey Epstein was killed and 'the victims should take their disappointment and upset out on the authorities that allowed this to happen' and the photo of Prince Andrew with his arm snaking around Virginia Giuffre's waist is' fake.' Laura shares her analysis of that interview including what Maxwell says, what she doesn't say as well as analyzing the case against this convicted sex trafficker (N.B. not a 'disgraced British socialite') Listen to Crime Analyst interview with Sam McAllister who booked the Prince Andrew BBC Newsnight interview https://www.crime-analyst.com/112-the-crime-analyst-ep-112-behind-the-scenes-of-the-prince-andrew-bbc-newsnight-interview-with-sam-mcalister-part-1/ https://www.crime-analyst.com/113-the-crime-analyst-ep-113-behind-the-scenes-of-the-prince-andrew-bbc-newsnight-interview-with-sam-mcalister-part-2/ Listen to Laura on the Real Crime Profile multi-episode series 'Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein' https://art19.com/shows/real-crime-profile-wondery/episodes/1b90f838-b05a-4fa4-8818-e4cc9feeaa05

Ever wondered how powerful, charismatic people weaponize influence, manipulate EVERYONE around them, and get away with it for YEARS? Or why, even in the face of damning evidence, so many of us STILL find it hard to see the truth behind abuse and control? Today we’re throwing out everything you’ve assumed about high-profile abuse cases—and stepping straight into the unfiltered, unforgiving realities behind the headlines. On this jaw-dropping episode of Women of Impact, we dig deep into the Diddy trial with my co-host, world-renowned criminal behavioral analyst Laura Richards and NXIVM cult survivor and expert, Sarah Edmondson.We untangle how abusers like Diddy use coercive control, build criminal enterprises, and exploit the very silence and confusion that keeps victims trapped—and the rest of us asking all the WRONG questions. We dive into: - The truth behind racketeering, criminal enterprise, and the infamous RICO charges—why they matter, and how they’re being proven in this case. - How vulnerable women get trapped through grooming, manipulation, and the ‘line bending’ tactics that make abuse feel “normal” even to the ones living it. - Why seemingly ordinary “consent” (like one text saying ‘yes’) is nowhere near the full story in cases of coercive control and sex trafficking. - The devastating impact of bystanders, media bias, and even “good men” who stay silent—or worse, perpetuate blame. - The crucial roles women sometimes play within criminal organizations to recruit, manipulate, and enforce control—from Epstein’s Ghislaine Maxwell to Diddy’s right-hand woman. - The raw, behind-the-scenes journey of survivors—why leaving is brutally hard, the price of blowing the whistle, and how public courage from women like Cassie and Sarah is what finally shatters these powerful dynamics. By the end of this gripping episode, you’ll see exactly why breaking the silence is the ONLY way to dismantle coercive control—and why understanding the legal blueprints behind these cases empowers EVERY woman to stand up, speak out, and be heard. So ladies, if you’ve ever felt dismissed, doubted, or afraid to trust your own story—this one’s for you. The world may want victims to stay quiet. But here? We’re DONE being silent. No more shame. No more blame. Let’s rewrite the rules and be the heroes of our own lives, together. Chapter Titles: [00:00] Cults and Abuse: Unplanned Parallels [03:44] Inside the Cycle of Abuse [19:04] Abuse Evidence: Victim Role Reversal [22:44] NXIVM's Manipulation Tactics Explained [26:15] P. Diddy's Alleged Crime Scene [31:03] Sean Combs' Alleged Transport Violation [35:28] Debunking Marital Consent Myths [39:08] Recognizing Red Flags [43:05] Men Don't Get Women's Safety Worries If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic Violence, help is available. Please call the DV Hotline at (800) 978-3600 for support and resources. Follow Laura Richards: Website: https://www.crime-analyst.com & https://www.thelaurarichards.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst DASH Checklist: https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurarichards999/ & https://www.instagram.com/crimeanalyst/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@crimeanalyst Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section, that is someone impersonating me!

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Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by Sarah Edmondson, NXIVM cult whistleblower, actor and author of Scarred. As the prosecution start to wrap their case, Laura, Lisa and Sarah highlight the important parrels and blueprint of the successful prosecutions of NXIVM boss Keith Raniere and R Kelly and discuss whether the legal standard of the charges against Combs have been met. Sarah shares sharp insight into the mindset of victims and the slow line bending erosion of autonomy, drawing powerful comparisons between her experience in NXIVM and the behavior laid out in the charges against Combs. Laura breaks down the impact of victim blaming including Bill Maher’s disgraceful monologue blaming Cassie telling women to ‘just leave,’ as well as coercive control tactics used by perpetrators, including recruiting female lieutenants, to dominate not just intimate partners, but also employees, associates, and entire systems. This episode goes beyond headlines — it asks harder questions about accountability, those who choose to look away and those who enable abusers and how people with power maintain control. Listen now and share widely. Understanding coercive control isn’t just knowledge- it’s protection for you and those you know so you don’t get caught in the trap. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #KeithRaniere #RKelly #Epstein #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #BillMaher #VictimBlaming #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu:   https://lisabilyeu.com/   YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3g   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en  FOLLOW Sarah Edmondson: Instagram: PERSONAL IG A Little Bit Culty Instagram: ALBC IG Website and Books: Book info (past and new)   Clip  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trial-prosecutors-go-for-the-big-fish/id1801972935?i=1000709545236https://www.instagram.com/p/DKTb-pgOCrt/?hl=en Sources    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s   www.dashriskchecklist.com    https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol    https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books   https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers     REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration    More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com     www.thelaurarichards.com         YouTube, Socials and Website    YouTube @crimeanalyst     Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999    Threads @crimeanalyst    X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999     TikTok @crimeanalystpod    Website www.crime-analyst.com     Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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