Racketeering

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

"From Confusion to Chaos: Kid Cudi Testifies Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in High-Stakes Racketeering Trial"

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New York — The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, entered its second week with stirring testimony from prominent witnesses, including musician and actor Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi. The proceedings are expected to last between eight to ten weeks. Mescudi’s testimony centered on his past relationship with Cassie Ventura, Combs’ former girlfriend, shedding light on a complex web of emotions and incidents stemming from jealousy and alleged violence. Mescudi recounted moments that highlighted a volatile dynamic. He and Ventura briefly dated in 2011, a period that Mescudi … Read more

"Diddy in the Hot Seat: First Witnesses Testify in High-Stakes Racketeering Trial Accusing Music Mogul of Decades of Abuse"

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In Manhattan, the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs commenced Monday, with the first witnesses testifying against the prominent music figure. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs transformed his hip-hop empire into a criminal enterprise that coerced women into fulfilling his sexual demands over two decades. Combs faces serious charges, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, as well as two counts related to transporting individuals for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. The accusations are said to extend from roughly 2004 to 2024, with additional charges introduced … Read more