Jury Selection Begins in Sean Combs’ High-Stakes Criminal Trial Amid Serious Allegations

LOWER MANHATTAN — Jury selection is set to begin in the federal criminal trial of Sean Combs, the renowned music mogul better known as Diddy. Combs has pleaded not guilty to a range of serious charges, raising the stakes for the outcomes of the proceedings. Facing a possible prison sentence that could extend for decades, Combs contends with indictments that include racketeering conspiracy and allegations of sex trafficking. Prosecutors accuse him of coercing women into engaging in illicit activities during drug-fueled gatherings, while his legal team asserts that all interactions were consensual. The legal troubles … Read more

Randolph County Man’s Case Headed to Grand Jury After Waiving Preliminary Hearing in Child Abuse Allegations

ELKINS, W.Va. — A Randolph County man charged with sexual abuse is now set to face a grand jury after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. David Allen Watson, 49, is accused of one felony count of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian. He remains incarcerated at Tygart Valley Regional Jail with a cash-only bond set at $50,000. Watson appeared in Randolph County Magistrate Court on May 1 alongside his attorney, Gregory Tingler. Prior to waiving the hearing, Tingler sought to modify Watson’s bond, proposing changes to allow for a surety, … Read more

Investors Urged to Step Forward in Ibotta Class Action Lawsuit Over IPO Allegations

SAN DIEGO — Investors who purchased shares of Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE: IBTA) during its initial public offering last year have the opportunity to take legal action. The law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced that individuals who acquired Ibotta’s publicly traded securities in connection to the company’s IPO held on April 18, 2024, can seek to be appointed as the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit. The deadline for filing is June 16, 2025. The suit, known as Fortune v. Ibotta, Inc., No. 25-cv-01213 (D. Colo.), claims that Ibotta, its executives, and … Read more

Judge Denies Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Bail Request Amid Serious Allegations

NEW YORK — A New York judge has denied bail for Sean “Diddy” Combs, refusing a proposal for his house arrest, despite arguments from his defense team that he could be closely monitored in his luxury apartment. Combs, facing multiple charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, will remain in custody as the court determines he poses a potential risk if released. Combs’ attorneys had suggested stringent home confinement on the Upper East Side, featuring round-the-clock supervision from security professionals, limited communication restricted to lawyers and selected family members, and a strict visitor log. However, … Read more