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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Moves to Dismiss Federal Charge, Citing Law’s ‘Racist Origins’
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team is seeking to dismiss a federal charge against the music mogul, arguing that the prosecution is rooted in racial bias and based on a law with a history of targeting Black men. In a court filing submitted Tuesday, attorneys for Combs asked a judge to throw out the transportation to engage in prostitution charge, contending that "no white person has ever been the target of a remotely similar prosecution." Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team is seeking to dismiss a federal charge against the music mogul, arguing that the prosecution is rooted in racial bias and based on a law with a history of targeting Black men. In a court filing submitted Tuesday, attorneys for Combs asked a judge to throw out the transportation to engage in prostitution charge, contending that "no white person has ever been the target of a remotely similar prosecution." -
Harvey Weinstein Battles $45M Loan Dispute and Rikers Fears, Sues Brother Over Misused Funds
Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful producers, is pleading to move up his New York trial date out of fear he will die in Rikers Island, where he awaits proceedings on sex crime charges. Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful producers, is pleading to move up his New York trial date out of fear he will die in Rikers Island, where he awaits proceedings on sex crime charges. -
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Face Death Threats Amid Now-Dropped Sexual Assault Allegations
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been bombarded with death threats after an anonymous plaintiff accused the rapper and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 years old, according to new court filings. The lawsuit, which was filed late last year, drew widespread attention-particularly due to Combs' ongoing legal troubles and incarceration on federal sex trafficking charges. Although the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, has since dropped her claims, Jay-Z insists that the lingering effects of the allegations have caused irreparable damage. Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been bombarded with death threats after an anonymous plaintiff accused the rapper and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 years old, according to new court filings. The lawsuit, which was filed late last year, drew widespread attention-particularly due to Combs' ongoing legal troubles and incarceration on federal sex trafficking charges. Although the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, has since dropped her claims, Jay-Z insists that the lingering effects of the allegations have caused irreparable damage. -
A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Los Angeles Gun Assault Trial After Jury Deliberates for Three Hours
Rapper A$AP Rocky was acquitted Tuesday of two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, ending a high-profile trial stemming from a 2021 altercation with former friend and A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. Rapper A$AP Rocky was acquitted Tuesday of two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, ending a high-profile trial stemming from a 2021 altercation with former friend and A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. -
Diddy, R. Kelly Featured in SNL’s ‘In Memoriam’ of Outdated Moments
Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special stirred controversy on Sunday with a segment reflecting on past moments that have not aged well. The show's producers aired an "In Memoriam" reel, traditionally used to honor deceased cast members, but instead dedicated it to outdated sketches and controversial guests, including Sean "Diddy" Combs and R. Kelly. Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special stirred controversy on Sunday with a segment reflecting on past moments that have not aged well. The show's producers aired an "In Memoriam" reel, traditionally used to honor deceased cast members, but instead dedicated it to outdated sketches and controversial guests, including Sean "Diddy" Combs and R. Kelly. -
Ex-Staffer Accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of Orchestrating Drug-Fueled, Exploitative Events
Phil Pines, a former top assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs has come forward with new allegations about the embattled music mogul, detailing a culture of excess, coercion, and alleged misconduct at Combs' private gatherings. Phil Pines, a former top assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs has come forward with new allegations about the embattled music mogul, detailing a culture of excess, coercion, and alleged misconduct at Combs' private gatherings. -
Jay-Z Declares ‘Victory’ as Rape Lawsuit Against Him and Diddy Is Dropped
A lawsuit accusing music moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty has been voluntarily dismissed, according to a court filing submitted on Friday in New York. The case, initially filed in October 2024, was withdrawn "with prejudice," preventing it from being refiled. A lawsuit accusing music moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty has been voluntarily dismissed, according to a court filing submitted on Friday in New York. The case, initially filed in October 2024, was withdrawn "with prejudice," preventing it from being refiled. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sued by Former Model Claiming She Was Drugged, Assaulted at His Home in 1999
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct, this time from an anonymous woman who claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her at his home in New York City in 1999. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, adds to the growing list of legal actions against Combs, who has been accused in multiple cases of sexual assault and trafficking. Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct, this time from an anonymous woman who claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her at his home in New York City in 1999. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, adds to the growing list of legal actions against Combs, who has been accused in multiple cases of sexual assault and trafficking. -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accuses NBC of ‘Malicious’ Defamation, Files $100M Lawsuit Over Explosive Documentary
Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal, its streaming platform Peacock, and production company Ample Entertainment, alleging that a recently released documentary falsely accused him of murder, sexual misconduct, and other serious crimes. Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal, its streaming platform Peacock, and production company Ample Entertainment, alleging that a recently released documentary falsely accused him of murder, sexual misconduct, and other serious crimes. -
FBI Uncovers 2,400 Newly Identified Records Related to JFK Assassination
The FBI has discovered approximately 2,400 records connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, adding to the decades-long collection of government documents related to one of the most scrutinized events in American history. The FBI has discovered approximately 2,400 records connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, adding to the decades-long collection of government documents related to one of the most scrutinized events in American history.