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Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Combs, 55, has remained jailed since his July conviction on charges related to arranging male sex workers to travel to hotels or residences where he directed them to have sex with his girlfriends.
Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Judge Margaret M. Garnett said in an order that statements by government officials about Luigi Mangione possibly facing the death penalty may have violated a local rule meant to limit public comments to ensure a fair trial.
Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks
Publicly traded RCI Hospitality owns and operates more than 60 clubs and sports bars and restaurants across the country, including PT’s Showclub Indianapolis, at 7916 Pendleton Pike.
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
Judge Gregory Carro said that although there is no doubt that the killing was not an ordinary street crime, New York law doesn’t consider something terrorism simply because it was motivated by ideology.
Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as they oppose bail
Prosecutors said they now expect Combs could face a prison sentence “substantially higher” than the four to five years they once thought likely after his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sentencing set for Oct. 3 after split verdict in federal sex crimes case
Combs, 55, faces up to a decade in prison for each of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution for flying people around the country for sexual encounters.
For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?
The stratospheric heights of his previous life may be impossible to regain, but the question remains whether a partial conviction could mean a partial public rehabilitation, or if too much damage has been done.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.
Jury in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial to resume deliberations after reaching partial verdict
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ordered the jury to continue its closed-door discussions for a third day after the panel said Tuesday that it was unable to reach consensus on the top count: racketeering conspiracy.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’
The question was posed by the Manhattan judge after the prosecution rested following a more than six-week-long presentation of evidence against the hip-hop mogul.
Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Closing arguments were tentatively scheduled for Thursday after what was expected to be a brief defense presentation.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next week
Attorney Marc Agnifilo told Judge Arun Subramanian that the defense presentation could last less than two days and not more than five, an estimate that would likely not apply if Combs testified.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer makes his ex-girlfriend read loving texts until she cries
The second day of cross-examination seemed aimed at supporting the defense position that the woman was a willing participant in the sometimes-weekly sex with male sex workers that Combs directed.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says she joined ‘cuckold’ sex marathons to feel loved by him
Prosecutors allege Combs used violence, threats and a network of employees and associates to control and abuse women for two decades.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says he was violent and forced a sex encounter after public apology
The woman said Combs forced her to have a “freak-off”-style sexual encounter with a male sex worker last year after chasing her around her California home, putting her in a chokehold.
A woman testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gave her night terrors by dangling her from a balcony
Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan told jurors that Combs lifted her over the railing of a 17th-floor balcony for 10-15 seconds before pulling her back and throwing her onto patio furniture.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says
A hotel security guard testified Tuesday that the hip-hop mogul gave him a brown paper bag stuffed with $100,000 in cash in order to buy the surveillance footage
Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor
A Manhattan federal declined to rule immediately, leaving in place for now charges that Adams accepted perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests.
Meet Dale E. Ho, the judge weighing the future of the NYC mayor’s corruption case
Ho, an Ivy League-educated former civil rights lawyer and law professor, has shown no signs of being a rubber stamp — one way or the other.