Impact X Nightline

The criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun. Prosecutors allege he engaged in a dark underworld of sex trafficking, prostitution and more. The mogul denies all accusations, maintaining his innocence. “IMPACT x Nightline” goes inside the case.

The tragic story of Patsy Skiple, one of the Happy Face Killer’s Jane Doe victims, is finally uncovered decades after her disappearance. Skiple’s family and the Happy Face Killer’s daughter share the painful fallout of his crimes.

This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang reports on Russell Brand, an English comedian once married to Katy Perry who is criminally charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of rape and indecent assault in Great Britain in April of this year. Chang takes a deep dive into Brand’s troubled rise to fame with rarely seen photos and video, an exclusive interview with his past roommate, and footage from a past “Nightline” sit-down with Brand. Chang also speaks with the attorney who represents a female extra from the set of the 2011 remake of “Arthur” who filed a civil complaint against Brand in 2023. The extra, named “Jane Doe” in the lawsuit, alleges she was sexually assaulted on her first day on set. Brand denies all accusations against him and has said any encounters were consensual. Now, he has pivoted from his racy past persona to a religious right-wing influencer, popping up at massive republican events like the 2024 Republican National Convention and engaging with right-wing media personalities like Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro. If convicted by the UK. court, Brand could face life in prison.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on the retrial of Karen Read, who is charged with the 2022 murder of her then-boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. After a shocking deadlocked jury in Read’s first trial that took place in 2024, she is back in court as the second trial begins. ABC News sits down with those close to the case to learn more about what happened that snowy night.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on the case of Lori Vallow Daybell, a married former beauty queen and mother who fell for Chad Daybell, a religious leader prepping for the end of the world. As the affair unfolded, their families started dying and disappearing, including two of Lori’s children, ages 7 and 16, who were killed in 2019. In 2023, Lori was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for killing her two youngest children, and now she is back on trial for the alleged murder of her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, but she maintains her innocence.

Tracy Anderson has been dubbed by many a “secret weapon” in Hollywood. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and more turn to her famed fitness method, but it hasn’t been without controversy. “IMPACT x Nightline” goes behind the scenes.

Selena was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her generation, but her life was tragically cut short in 1995 at the age of 23. Now, 30 years after her tragic murder, could her killer be set free? “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates.

This week on “IMPACT x Nightline,” “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang sits down with Courtney Stodden, who married actor Doug Hutchison with her parents’ consent when she was 16 and he was 51. In 2011, “Nightline” had the first interview with Courtney and Doug as a married couple. At the time, she said that they were soulmates, but now, the two are divorced, and Stodden advocates against underage marriage, alleging she was groomed by Hutchison. Stodden shares the intimate details of her life, including losing her virginity to Hutchison on their wedding night, being a constant target for paparazzi and tabloids, the struggles she faced while trying to leave her first marriage, being cyberbullied by A-list celebrities, and the lasting effects of being a child bride.

Denise Richards is back in the spotlight. “IMPACT x Nightline” sits down with the actress and star of “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things” as she tells all about navigating Hollywood, motherhood and reclaiming her signature sexy image via OnlyFans.

“IMPACT x Nightline” reports on rare cases of IVF gone wrong, including a woman suing a fertility clinic after delivering a baby that wasn’t biologically hers and a family swapping babies with a nearby couple after an embryo mix-up.

An astonishing attack and an unbelievable motive: How did a sleepover end in attempted murder to please the fictional character Slender Man? “IMPACT x Nightline” unpacks the case after a new court ruling changes everything for one of the assailants.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” reports on Kaitlyn Conley. The 31-year-old former receptionist was convicted of manslaughter — but maintained her innocence — in the 2015 killing of Mary Yoder, her former boss and the mother of her ex-boyfriend. Earlier this month, a New York court overturned the conviction, allowing her to walk free. It is currently unknown if she will be retried. “IMPACT x Nightline” breaks down Conley’s case in new interviews and reporting, as well as footage from ABC News Studios’ 2024 docuseries “Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison.”

Wendy Williams has broken her silence on her guardianship, challenging her dementia diagnosis and pleading for her independence. “IMPACT x Nightline” speaks with Williams and dives deep into her case as her guardian calls for her to be reevaluated.

“IMPACT x Nightline” speaks to industry insiders about the ongoing feud between A-list rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake, which triggered damning diss tracks and now a lawsuit. Who will reign supreme in this hip-hop battle for the ages?

With all the drama surrounding the blockbuster movie “It Ends with Us,” “IMPACT x Nightline” takes a deep dive into the ongoing legal battle between co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and their fight in the court of public opinion.

Celebrities are dissolving their face fillers, and some young people are also following suit. Some in their 20s are going from needles to knives, seeking facelifts or other surgeries over Botox and fillers to tap into the fountain of youth.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” delves into the chilling case of Rex Heuermann, a Long Island man charged with murdering seven women, many of them sex workers, and scattering their remains along a half-mile stretch of coastline on Gilgo Beach in Long Island, New York, and in the woods further east. The episode investigates Heuermann’s alleged crimes through new interviews with true crime experts, law enforcement and those who have encountered the suspect himself, including a woman who says she went on a date with Heuermann before his arrest. The episode takes viewers through key evidence, including an alleged “planning document” and the shocking discovery of DNA evidence from a discarded pizza crust, which lead investigators to believe Heuermann committed the murders in his family home. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty. Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

Two years after taking his final bow on the tour stage and 55 years since his debut in Los Angeles, “IMPACT x Nightline” looks back at the career and life of Elton John. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sits down exclusively with the iconic singer to talk about the start of his career, as well as some of the highest moments and greatest challenges he faced along the way, including his battle with addiction, abusive childhood and struggles with loneliness. Additionally, David Furnish joins the conversation with his husband, Elton, to discuss their marriage and their lives as fathers to their two children. The new episode also explores the impact Elton has had on a younger generation of artists, including Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth and Brandi Carlile, who share what it is like working with the legendary musician. Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” goes inside a renewed investigation into the 1974 death of Karen Silkwood, a young mother and chemical technician who was outspoken about health and safety at a nuclear fuel plant owned by her employer, Kerr-McGee. Silkwood died in a single-car crash while on her way to meet The New York Times reporter David Burnham when authorities say she fell asleep at the wheel just miles from a union meeting she had just attended. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found after the crash. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Silkwood’s death captured national headlines, stumped generations of investigators and journalists, and even inspired an Oscar-nominated film starring Meryl Streep, Cher and Kurt Russell. Now, via new reporting, many exclusive on-camera interviews and the discovery of lost tapes and new information documented in ABC Audio’s podcast “Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery,” “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates if Silkwood’s death was an accident or something more sinister.

Miss Universe, and its sister pageant Miss USA, have long been the pinnacle of the pageant world, with the ability to launch its queens into the stratosphere. But, recent changes in ownership have caused many to wonder if the crown has lost its luster.

A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in just 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue as several of its wealthy passengers remained missing, including the yacht’s billionaire owner, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch. Lynch had just been given a second chance at freedom after avoiding decades in prison in a fraud trial. However, his new lease on life lasted only 74 days as he and his teen daughter were then reported dead, along with five others, in the sinking of his sailing yacht, Bayesian. “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates what could have caused the world-class yacht to sink and exclusively speaks to those who can paint a portrait of the man called Britain’s Bill Gates.

Murdered in broad daylight, everyone wants to know what happened to teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German. Who is the Delphi killer? This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” digs into one of the most disturbing and captivating murder mysteries of our time, the killings of two teenage girls in broad daylight in the small, close-knit town of Delphi, Indiana. The case has had tens of thousands of tips, video and audio evidence, and dozens of locals questioned, but no suspect for over five years. Now, a man is on trial: Richard Allen, a local husband and father. But is he really the killer? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

When news broke that Graceland would be foreclosed, fans were shocked. Could it be possible? Through new interviews with those closely connected with the iconic Presley family landmark and untold stories from actress Riley Keough’s new memoir detailing her mother’s, Lisa Marie Presley, experience growing up there, “IMPACT x Nightline” takes viewers inside Graceland to investigate the shocking alleged foreclosure scheme that many worried had a chance to succeed.

Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” revisits the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers who killed their parents, but now there are pleas to free them. New evidence and a reexamination of the Menendez family’s alleged dark secrets are giving the brothers newfound support from celebrities, their relatives, and many others. Despite their life sentences, could they walk free? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

Mary J. Blige. Cher. Dave Matthews. Dionne Warwick. What do they have in common? They’re all being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” looks at the 2024 class of Inductees, explores the evolution of one of the music industry’s most prestigious honors, and unpacks the nomination process with music industry experts and legends leading up to this year’s ceremony.

After the Tuohy family took Michael Oher in as a high schooler, he became a football star, played for Ole Miss and entered the NFL as a first-round pick. The story of how a wealthy white family helped a Black foster child make it to the NFL became an award-winning hit movie, “The Blind Side.”

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the shocking arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the allegations of violence and sexual assault that could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Did he have accomplices? How many victims were impacted by his alleged criminal enterprise? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” revisits the 1994 case of Susan Smith, a woman who drowned her two young sons and then falsely accused a Black man of carjacking and kidnapping them. Thirty years later, she’s now eligible for parole. Despite bad behavior behind bars, could she walk free? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.