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In a major turnaround, the U.S. Department of Justice has formally acknowledged that the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador was “an administrative error,” contradicting prior public statements from Trump administration officials. The admission, made in a court filing Sunday, July 6, marks the latest development in a closely watched civil case pending…
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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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The U.S. Supreme Court heard pivotal arguments this week in a case that could reshape how executive orders are challenged in federal court—and potentially redefine the power of individual federal judges across the country. At the heart of the debate: whether nationwide injunctions—court orders that block a law or policy across the entire U.S.—should be…
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The federal sex crimes trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken a procedural twist following the dismissal of a seated juror due to what the court deemed a troubling lack of candor. On Monday, June 16, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian formally removed Juror No. 6 from the high-profile case after a series…
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After more than 24 hours of deeply emotional and graphic testimony, a woman identified in court only as Jane concluded her time on the stand Thursday, June 12, in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The testimony marked a pivotal moment in a case that has drawn national…
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The sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continued Friday with harrowing testimony from “Mia,” a former assistant to the music mogul and longtime friend of singer Cassie Ventura. Testifying under a pseudonym to protect her identity, Mia described enduring years of physical, verbal, and sexual abuse while employed by Combs —…
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In dramatic testimony during Day 10 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial, a former assistant to the music mogul accused him of kidnapping her and threatening to kill rapper Kid Cudi in a violent episode connected to Combs’ jealousy over a past romantic relationship. Capricorn Clark, who worked for Combs…
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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,…
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During the federal proceedings against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, the plaintiff in a previously settled civil lawsuit, took the stand and delivered an emotional and detailed account of her past relationship with Combs. Her testimony, part of the prosecution’s case in an ongoing criminal trial, included…
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The high-profile criminal case against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs entered a new phase Monday with the beginning of jury selection in federal court. The charges—ranging from sex trafficking to racketeering conspiracy—carry the potential for a life sentence, marking a dramatic legal turning point for the once-billionaire music executive. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening,…
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