Mixed Emotions in Court as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Guilty on Prostitution Charges, Lawyers Reflect on Fight for Justice

New York — Emotions ran high in a New York City courtroom as the verdict was delivered in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Following the conclusion of the federal trial regarding charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, attorney Douglas Wigdor shared that reactions were mixed among those present, particularly for his client, Cassie Ventura. After a tense deliberation, the jury found Combs guilty on two counts related to the transportation of individuals for prostitution. However, the more severe charges, including the accusations of sex trafficking directly involving Ventura and racketeering conspiracy, resulted in … Read more

Judge Upholds Multi-Million Dollar Award for Former Patients in Cumberland Hospital Abuse Case, Setting Precedent for Justice

RICHMOND, Va. — A circuit judge has ruled that three former patients of Cumberland Hospital will continue to receive a multi-million dollar award, albeit with a small reduction, and will not face a retrial. This decision follows allegations made by the women, who claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Medical Director Daniel Davidow during their time at the facility in New Kent. The plaintiffs reported inappropriate touching during their admission exams, leading to a civil trial in September. During that trial, a jury determined that the women were owed $360 million, factoring in violations … Read more

$10.3 Million Verdict Delivered in Fatal Jacksonville DUI Case: Parents of 21-Year-Old Victim Seek Justice

Jacksonville, Florida — A civil jury awarded $10.3 million in compensatory damages Wednesday to the parents of a 21-year-old woman who died in a head-on collision earlier this year. The proceedings followed the fatal crash involving Ramon Cerda, who had been drinking before the incident. The jury granted $5 million each to Monique and John Behr for the loss of their daughter Nell Behr, who was killed in January 2023. Cerda has admitted fault in the incident and pled guilty to DUI manslaughter, resulting in a 12-year prison sentence. Though the bar where Cerda drank, … Read more

Jeremy Strong Compares Cannes Jury Experience to ‘Conclave’ as He Celebrates Palme d’Or Win for Jafar Panahi’s Bold Statement on Justice

CANNES, France — Actor Jeremy Strong shared his insights and experiences gathered over 11 days as a juror at the Cannes Film Festival, likening the selection process to the papal conclave depicted in the Oscar-nominated film, “Conclave.” Strong, serving on the jury alongside notable figures such as Juliette Binoche and Halle Berry, expressed a profound sense of inspiration gained from the films he viewed during the festival. The jury awarded the Palme d’Or to Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident,” a film centered on a group of former prisoners in Iran grappling with the … Read more