Rebecca Pubols
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Federal Prosecutor Says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Led Two-Decade Criminal Enterprise Using ‘Power, Violence, and Fear’
Federal prosecutors on Thursday described Sean "Diddy" Combs as the orchestrator of a sprawling criminal enterprise that spanned over two decades, leveraging his fame, fortune, and influence to commit acts of violence, coercion, and sexual exploitation. The accusations came during closing arguments in Combs's high-profile racketeering and sex trafficking trial, marking the final phase before jurors begin deliberations. 
Federal prosecutors on Thursday described Sean "Diddy" Combs as the orchestrator of a sprawling criminal enterprise that spanned over two decades, leveraging his fame, fortune, and influence to commit acts of violence, coercion, and sexual exploitation. The accusations came during closing arguments in Combs's high-profile racketeering and sex trafficking trial, marking the final phase before jurors begin deliberations. -
Prosecutors Narrow Case, Drop Three Charges as Diddy Braces for RICO Verdict
Federal prosecutors have narrowed their racketeering conspiracy case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, dropping three elements-attempted kidnapping, arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking-just one day before closing arguments in his federal sex crimes trial. The 55-year-old music mogul still faces five counts, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. 
Federal prosecutors have narrowed their racketeering conspiracy case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, dropping three elements-attempted kidnapping, arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking-just one day before closing arguments in his federal sex crimes trial. The 55-year-old music mogul still faces five counts, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. -
Melania Trump ‘Body Double’ Claims Resurge as Social Media Explodes Over ‘Fake Melania’ Theory
Melania Trump's rare public appearance at a military parade in Washington on June 14 reignited long-standing conspiracy theories that the First Lady has been replaced by a body double, with viral social media posts suggesting she looked "detached," "different," and at one point, appeared to fall asleep. The event, held on President Donald Trump's birthday and designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, quickly became a magnet for speculation online. 
Melania Trump's rare public appearance at a military parade in Washington on June 14 reignited long-standing conspiracy theories that the First Lady has been replaced by a body double, with viral social media posts suggesting she looked "detached," "different," and at one point, appeared to fall asleep. The event, held on President Donald Trump's birthday and designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, quickly became a magnet for speculation online. -
Judge Denies Diddy’s Mistrial Request as Ex Testifies She ‘Still Loves’ Him Amid Trafficking Trial
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a renewed motion for a mistrial in the sex trafficking and racketeering case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, as explosive testimony continued with a former girlfriend saying she "still loves" the rapper despite alleging years of abuse and coercion. 
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a renewed motion for a mistrial in the sex trafficking and racketeering case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, as explosive testimony continued with a former girlfriend saying she "still loves" the rapper despite alleging years of abuse and coercion. -
Diddy’s Ex Breaks Down While Detailing Sex Trafficking Ordeal: 'I'm Not an Animal, I'm Not a Porn Star'
A woman testifying under the pseudonym "Jane" broke down in a New York courtroom Monday as she recounted years of alleged sexual coercion by Sean "Diddy" Combs, describing the traumatic parallels between her own experiences and those detailed in a separate lawsuit filed by singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. A woman testifying under the pseudonym "Jane" broke down in a New York courtroom Monday as she recounted years of alleged sexual coercion by Sean "Diddy" Combs, describing the traumatic parallels between her own experiences and those detailed in a separate lawsuit filed by singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. -
Trump Warns Elon Musk of 'Serious Consequences' Over Threat to Fund Democrats; Musk Deletes Some Explosive X Posts
President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that Elon Musk could face "very serious consequences" if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO follows through on threats to fund Democratic candidates opposing Republicans who support the administration's sweeping budget legislation. The warning comes amid an intensifying public feud between the president and the billionaire, which has veered from policy disputes into personal accusations. 
President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that Elon Musk could face "very serious consequences" if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO follows through on threats to fund Democratic candidates opposing Republicans who support the administration's sweeping budget legislation. The warning comes amid an intensifying public feud between the president and the billionaire, which has veered from policy disputes into personal accusations. -
Judge Threatens to Expel Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs From Courtroom for Attempting to Influence Jurors During Sex Trafficking Trial
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued a stern warning to Sean "Diddy" Combs on Thursday, threatening to eject the music mogul from his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial after accusing him of attempting to influence the jury through facial expressions and gestures. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued a stern warning to Sean "Diddy" Combs on Thursday, threatening to eject the music mogul from his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial after accusing him of attempting to influence the jury through facial expressions and gestures. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Bribery in $100,000 Assault Video Cover-Up, Hotel Guard Testifies at Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial took a dramatic turn Tuesday as a former hotel security guard testified that the music mogul paid him $100,000 in cash to suppress surveillance footage of an alleged 2016 assault on singer Cassie Ventura. The video, now central to the government's case, shows Combs kicking and dragging Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial took a dramatic turn Tuesday as a former hotel security guard testified that the music mogul paid him $100,000 in cash to suppress surveillance footage of an alleged 2016 assault on singer Cassie Ventura. The video, now central to the government's case, shows Combs kicking and dragging Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. -
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs’ Former Assistant 'Mia' Says She Was ‘Terrified and Brainwashed’ as Defense Presses on Loving Messages
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," told a federal court Monday that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her multiple times during her eight-year employment and maintained psychological control over her even after she left his company. "I was terrified and brainwashed," Mia said during cross-examination by Combs' attorney, Brian Steel. Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," told a federal court Monday that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her multiple times during her eight-year employment and maintained psychological control over her even after she left his company. "I was terrified and brainwashed," Mia said during cross-examination by Combs' attorney, Brian Steel. -
Trump Open to Pardoning Diddy Despite Rape, Racketeering, and Assault Charges
President Donald Trump said Friday he would consider granting a pardon to Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently on trial in Manhattan on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could result in a life sentence if convicted. The statement, delivered during an Oval Office press conference alongside Elon Musk, comes as Combs faces mounting allegations of sexual violence, criminal conspiracy, and attempted murder. President Donald Trump said Friday he would consider granting a pardon to Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently on trial in Manhattan on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could result in a life sentence if convicted. The statement, delivered during an Oval Office press conference alongside Elon Musk, comes as Combs faces mounting allegations of sexual violence, criminal conspiracy, and attempted murder.
