Southern District of New York

  • Sexual Assault Survivor Nicole Westmoreland Joins Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Legal Team

    Attorney Nicole Westmoreland, a veteran criminal defense lawyer and survivor of sexual assault, has officially joined the legal team defending music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in his upcoming federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The move, filed Monday in the Southern District of New York, comes as jury selection enters its final phase.…

  • Jay-Z Vindicated as Private Investigator’s Audio Exposes False Allegations; AmericanLawReporter.com Highlights Attorney Tony Buzbee’s Legal Fallout

    Jay-Z has been cleared of allegations in a now-dismissed lawsuit after newly surfaced audio evidence confirmed that the accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” admitted her claims were fabricated at the direction of her attorney, Tony Buzbee. The revelations, first reported by ABC News and extensively covered by AmericanLawReporter.com, come as Buzbee faces mounting legal troubles,…

  • Tony Buzbee Barred from Practicing in Southern District of New York Amid Jay-Z Lawsuit Fallout

    Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, known for his aggressive litigation style and high-profile cases, has been barred from practicing law in the Southern District of New York. The decision follows his involvement in a controversial lawsuit against music moguls Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs, which he abruptly dismissed with prejudice. Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Diddy Ends…

  • Judge Orders DOJ to Explain Dropped Charges Against NYC Mayor

    A federal judge in New York City has ordered attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Mayor Eric Adams to appear in court Wednesday, February 18, 2025, to address the DOJ’s controversial decision to drop corruption charges against Adams. The ruling follows accusations of a quid pro quo arrangement between the mayor and…

  • Trump Seeks Federal Court Intervention in New York Hush Money Case, Cites Presidential Immunity

    Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting the transfer of his New York hush money case to federal court, a move that could potentially overturn his conviction and delay his sentencing beyond the upcoming November presidential election. The motion, filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New…

  • Federal Investigation Intensifies as Sean Combs Named in Subpoena for Miami Hotel Records

    The legal troubles surrounding entertainment mogul Sean Combs continue to escalate, as he has been named in a federal subpoena requesting records from a Miami hotel. The subpoena, filed by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, seeks a broad range of documents and records related to Combs and his ex-partner, Daphne Joy,…

  • Diddy Wins Dismissal in Lawsuit Filed by Colorado Inmate Alleging Defamation and Criminal Conspiracy

    Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a legal victory after a federal judge dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by Colorado inmate Alfredo P. Gonzalez. The inmate, who claims affiliation with the Sinaloa drug cartel, alleged that Diddy sought his assistance in arranging sex trafficking of minors. Gonzalez further claimed that when he refused, Diddy and…

  • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Federal Investigation Amid Legal Challenges

    Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to sources familiar with his legal situation, has been informed by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York that he is currently under investigation. Sources confirm that a federal grand jury is actively reviewing evidence related to the investigation, although there are no imminent charges reported. A spokesperson for…

  • Flight Attendants Held By Police for Allegedly Smuggling Drug Money from NYC to Dominican Republic

    Four flight attendants found themselves in custody following an extensive investigation uncovering their involvement in a sophisticated operation to smuggle $8 million in drug money from New York to the Dominican Republic. The flight attendants facing charges include Charlie Hernandez, Sarah Valerio Pujols, Emmanuel Torres, and Jarol Fabio, with allegations ranging from operating an unlicensed…