345.73 – Criminal law (United States)

  • Diddy Combs’ Trial So Far: Unanswered Questions Cloud Prosecution Of High Profile Case

    As the high-profile racketeering and sex-trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs rounds up its third week in federal court, some of the prosecution’s key allegations have come into sharper focus. However, significant unresolved issues could ultimately shape the outcome of a case the government has framed as a sprawling criminal enterprise fueled by…

  • Cassie Ventura’s Mother Testifies in Federal Case: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Allegedly Demanded $20K Over Threat To Release Sex Tapes

    In a significant development in the ongoing federal investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs, Regina Ventura, the mother of singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand Tuesday and testified that Combs allegedly threatened to release explicit videos of her daughter in 2011 unless he was paid$20,000. The testimony was delivered during federal proceedings scrutinizing alleged sexual misconduct,…

  • Texas Mom Charged After Allegedly Assisting Son’s Planned Mass School Shooting

    A 33-year-old Texas mother is facing criminal charges after allegedly helping her middle school-aged son prepare for a mass shooting at his school, according to authorities. Ashley Pardo was arrested this week after investigators determined she knowingly purchased military-grade ammunition, ballistic gear, and other tactical supplies for her son—despite being aware of his violent intentions.…