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Defending Diddy: Why Your Surprise Reveals Your Bias | Free Talk Cast #42
In this provocative episode, Aria tackles the shocked reactions to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ acquittal on most charges—and explains why your surprise reveals everything wrong with how we think about justice in America.
If you were surprised by the verdict, ask yourself: what evidence did you actually see? Did you attend the trial? Read court documents? Or did you just absorb media coverage of allegations and assume that being charged equals being guilty?
Aria breaks down the dangerous mindset that confuses accusations with evidence, and why the same people expressing shock at Diddy’s acquittal would make terrible jurors in a criminal case. This isn’t about defending Diddy’s character or lifestyle—it’s about defending the principle that allegations aren’t evidence, charges aren’t convictions, and media narratives aren’t trials.
From the presumption of innocence to the difference between courtroom facts and media speculation, this episode exposes how trial by headline has replaced actual justice in the public mind. Whether you think Diddy is guilty or innocent, this discussion will challenge how you think about criminal cases and why your emotional reactions to verdicts might reveal more about your biases than the defendant’s guilt.
A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand why being charged isn’t the same as being convicted—and why that distinction matters for everyone’s freedom.
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