Southern District of New York
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Attorneys for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have filed a formal motion asking a federal court to overturn his conviction under the Mann Act or, alternatively, grant a new trial, arguing the charges were based on legally flawed interpretations and constitutionally protected conduct. The 62-page motion, filed late Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for…
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The U.S. Department of Justice has fired Maurene Comey, a high-profile federal prosecutor known for her roles in the sex trafficking trials of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the late Jeffrey Epstein, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The dismissal was carried out on Wednesday, July 16, and was first reported by…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal chef, Jourdan Atkinson, has come forward publicly expressing fear for her safety following a split verdict in Combs’ high-profile federal sex crimes trial. Although the Manhattan jury acquitted Combs of the most serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, he was convicted of lesser charges related to the transportation…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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