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In a closely watched federal trial that spanned nearly two months, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering but convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, resulting in a potential sentence of up to 10 years per count, though sentencing guidelines suggest…
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Nearly a year after his conviction, the 2024 murder of Taya Ashton, a 20-year-old Black transgender woman, continues to reverberate across the nation. DeAllen Price, the man who fatally shot Ashton in her Maryland apartment, was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with 12 years suspended, effectively handing him a 48-year sentence for a crime…
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The American presidency, though steeped in power and symbolism, is not immune from the reach of the law. While political accountability plays a dominant role in disciplining presidents, the justice system has at times been forced to confront serious misconduct at the highest level of the executive branch. A review of history provides cautionary tales—and…
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A Fulton County judge has denied a motion to revoke the probation of rapper Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, following a social media post in which he referred to a local gang investigator as the “Biggest liar in the DA office.” The decision, issued on Thursday by Judge Paige Reese Whitaker, came without explanation, rejecting…
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A federal judge has permanently dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, barring the Department of Justice (DOJ) from refiling the charges. The ruling has sparked widespread legal and political discussions, given its implications for the separation of powers and prosecutorial discretion. Judge’s Ruling and Its Impact U.S. District Judge Dale…
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Newly released police photos and body camera footage have unveiled the shocking conditions inside a Connecticut home where a man claims he was held captive by his stepmother for two decades. The disturbing images provide a glimpse into what authorities are calling one of the most harrowing cases of prolonged abuse in recent memory. Kimberly…
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Jury Selection Begins in Arizona Trial of “Doomsday Mom” Lori Vallow Daybell Jury selection is set to commence on March 31, 2025, in the Arizona trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the Utah woman convicted in Idaho for the 2019 murders of her two children. In Arizona, she faces a charge of conspiracy to commit murder…
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In a recent court ruling, Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a partial legal victory in the lawsuit filed against him by former music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. The lawsuit, which accuses Combs of sexual assault and a broader pattern of misconduct, saw five out of nine claims dismissed by the court. Among the claims thrown…
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Eugene Henley Jr., also known as “Big U,” a longtime leader of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips and an entertainment entrepreneur, has been charged in a federal complaint alleging that he led a criminal enterprise involved in murder, extortion, human trafficking, fraud, and other racketeering crimes, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Henley, 58, of…
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A shocking case of alleged long-term captivity and abuse has emerged from Waterbury, Connecticut, where a 32-year-old man reportedly set fire to his home in a desperate bid for freedom after nearly two decades of confinement. The details of his escape and the subsequent legal proceedings have raised serious concerns about systemic failures and the…
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