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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to Appear Without Shackles as Rapper Makes Third Bail Attempt
Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in federal court without shackles at 2:00 p.m. Friday, as his legal team mounted a third attempt to secure his release on bail. The 55-year-old music mogul has been held without bail since his September arrest on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced prostitution. This latest hearing could determine whether he will remain in custody as he awaits trial scheduled for May 2025. Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in federal court without shackles at 2:00 p.m. Friday, as his legal team mounted a third attempt to secure his release on bail. The 55-year-old music mogul has been held without bail since his September arrest on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced prostitution. This latest hearing could determine whether he will remain in custody as he awaits trial scheduled for May 2025. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accuses Prosecutors of Editing Cassie Video to Paint Him as a Threat and 'Destroying His Reputation' in Desperate Bail Attempt
Sean "Diddy" Combs has accused federal prosecutors of using deceptive tactics to tarnish his reputation and sway a judge into denying him bail. In court filings ahead of his third bail hearing, Combs claimed that prosecutors presented an edited version of surveillance footage from a 2016 altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in an attempt to portray him as a danger to the public. Sean "Diddy" Combs has accused federal prosecutors of using deceptive tactics to tarnish his reputation and sway a judge into denying him bail. In court filings ahead of his third bail hearing, Combs claimed that prosecutors presented an edited version of surveillance footage from a 2016 altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in an attempt to portray him as a danger to the public. -
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Reportedly Flee U.S. Over Trump Victory
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly left the United States following Donald Trump's re-election, relocating to the Cotswolds in rural England. The decision marks a sharp turn for the embattled comedian, whose high-profile career faced setbacks in recent years. Sources close to the couple told The Wrap that Trump's return to the White House was a key factor in their decision to "get the hell out" of America permanently. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly left the United States following Donald Trump's re-election, relocating to the Cotswolds in rural England. The decision marks a sharp turn for the embattled comedian, whose high-profile career faced setbacks in recent years. Sources close to the couple told The Wrap that Trump's return to the White House was a key factor in their decision to "get the hell out" of America permanently. -
Jussie Smollett Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court Over Due Process Violations
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett on Thursday, citing violations of due process in a case that captivated national attention. Smollett, who was accused of orchestrating a fake hate crime in Chicago in 2019, faced legal battles resulting in a conviction and a 150-day jail sentence. However, the court's decision nullified that conviction, ruling the second prosecution violated his rights. The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett on Thursday, citing violations of due process in a case that captivated national attention. Smollett, who was accused of orchestrating a fake hate crime in Chicago in 2019, faced legal battles resulting in a conviction and a 150-day jail sentence. However, the court's decision nullified that conviction, ruling the second prosecution violated his rights. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Criticized by Ana Gasteyer for Diva-Like Behavior During 1998 'SNL' Appearance
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the embattled music mogul currently facing numerous legal troubles, is now under fire from comedian Ana Gasteyer for his alleged diva-like behavior during a 1998 appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Gasteyer, a cast member on the iconic show from 1996 to 2002, described Combs as one of the "five a--holes" she encountered during her six-year tenure on the show. Sean "Diddy" Combs, the embattled music mogul currently facing numerous legal troubles, is now under fire from comedian Ana Gasteyer for his alleged diva-like behavior during a 1998 appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Gasteyer, a cast member on the iconic show from 1996 to 2002, described Combs as one of the "five a--holes" she encountered during her six-year tenure on the show. -
Diddy Faces New Allegations of Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old at Lavish Hamptons White Party
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing fresh legal trouble after a former model filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted at one of the rapper's famed Fourth of July White Parties in 2004. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, accuses Combs of drugging and assaulting the then-17-year-old at his Hamptons mansion. Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing fresh legal trouble after a former model filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted at one of the rapper's famed Fourth of July White Parties in 2004. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, accuses Combs of drugging and assaulting the then-17-year-old at his Hamptons mansion. -
Diddy Accusers' Lawyer Vows to Expose Celebrity Behind Extortion Lawsuit
An unnamed celebrity, referred to as "John Doe" in court filings, has filed a lawsuit accusing Houston attorney Tony Buzbee of attempted extortion. The lawsuit alleges that Buzbee, who represents 120 alleged victims of Sean "Diddy" Combs, threatened to publicize false and malicious claims of sexual assault involving minors unless the celebrity agreed to a mediated settlement. An unnamed celebrity, referred to as "John Doe" in court filings, has filed a lawsuit accusing Houston attorney Tony Buzbee of attempted extortion. The lawsuit alleges that Buzbee, who represents 120 alleged victims of Sean "Diddy" Combs, threatened to publicize false and malicious claims of sexual assault involving minors unless the celebrity agreed to a mediated settlement. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Drugging and Assaulting Victims in Five New Cases Spanning Decades
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur, faces five new lawsuits alleging sexual assault, filed by accusers who claim they were victimized by him over a span of two decades. The lawsuits, filed Tuesday in New York federal court, accuse Combs of drugging and assaulting three men and two women between 2001 and 2022. The filings are the latest in a series of civil and criminal cases against Combs, who has denied all allegations of misconduct. Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur, faces five new lawsuits alleging sexual assault, filed by accusers who claim they were victimized by him over a span of two decades. The lawsuits, filed Tuesday in New York federal court, accuse Combs of drugging and assaulting three men and two women between 2001 and 2022. The filings are the latest in a series of civil and criminal cases against Combs, who has denied all allegations of misconduct. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Wins Major Legal Battle: Judge Orders Destruction of Seized Jail Notes
In a significant legal victory for Sean "Diddy" Combs, a federal judge has ordered prosecutors to destroy copies of 19 pages of notes seized from the music mogul's jail cell, following allegations that the materials were protected by attorney-client privilege. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, ruling Tuesday, stated that while the court would retain the original documents, prosecutors must eliminate their copies as both sides prepare further briefs on the issue. In a significant legal victory for Sean "Diddy" Combs, a federal judge has ordered prosecutors to destroy copies of 19 pages of notes seized from the music mogul's jail cell, following allegations that the materials were protected by attorney-client privilege. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, ruling Tuesday, stated that while the court would retain the original documents, prosecutors must eliminate their copies as both sides prepare further briefs on the issue. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Performed Ritual Animal Sacrifice Before 1999 Verdict, Ex-Bodyguard Claims
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the prominent hip-hop mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, finds himself at the center of explosive new allegations. In the recently released Hulu documentary "The Honorable Shyne," Combs' former bodyguard, Gene Deal, claims the music executive engaged in a ritual involving a bird sacrifice on the day of his 1999 nightclub shooting verdict. These allegations add to Combs' mounting legal challenges, as he currently faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Sean "Diddy" Combs, the prominent hip-hop mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, finds himself at the center of explosive new allegations. In the recently released Hulu documentary "The Honorable Shyne," Combs' former bodyguard, Gene Deal, claims the music executive engaged in a ritual involving a bird sacrifice on the day of his 1999 nightclub shooting verdict. These allegations add to Combs' mounting legal challenges, as he currently faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.