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Diddy Trial Update: Jury Deliberates Partial Verdict as Tension Mounts Over Key Racketeering Charge

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The jury in Brooklyn, New York, has reached a decision on four charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing sex trafficking trial, but remains split on the key charge of racketeering conspiracy. During a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Arun Subramanian, noting that the jury had only been deliberating for two days, encouraged the panel to keep working toward a consensus. The details of the verdict for the four charges remain undisclosed as the jury continues its discussions on the racketeering accusation, which is regarded as the most serious of the charges Combs faces. The … Read more

Diddy Trial Stalls as Jurors Remain Divided on Key Racketeering Charge

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New York, New York — Jurors in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs declared themselves deadlocked Tuesday after managing to reach a verdict on four out of five charges against the music mogul. After two months of proceedings and nearly 14 hours of deliberation, the jury informed Judge Arun Subramanian that they could not come to a unanimous decision regarding a serious racketeering charge. Throughout the trial, which saw more than 30 witnesses testify over a span of seven weeks, Diddy’s defense opted not to present any witnesses, a strategy described as “high stakes … Read more

Jury at Diddy’s Trial Reaches Partial Verdict, Faces Impasse on Serious Racketeering Charge

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NEW YORK — The jury deliberating in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high-profile trial is set to resume its discussions after achieving a partial verdict on four of five charges, while remaining divided on the most severe accusation against the acclaimed music executive. The rapper’s fate hangs in the balance as jurors continue to grapple with the racketeering charge, which carries a potential life sentence. During emotional moments in federal court, the 55-year-old Combs sat quietly, hands clasped and head lowered, as the 12-member jury revealed its progress late Tuesday afternoon. Their decision followed two days of … Read more

Karen Read Acquitted of Second-Degree Murder in Boyfriend’s Death, Jury Convicts on DUI Charge

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Dedham, Massachusetts — A jury acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The verdict was reached after approximately 22 hours of deliberation starting on June 13. The jury’s decision came nearly a year after a previous jury could not reach a consensus on whether Read was guilty in O’Keefe’s death, which occurred during a blizzard in January 2022. O’Keefe was found lying in snow after being struck by Read’s SUV. Prosecutors contended that Read left him behind to die, leading to charges that … Read more