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Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood Office Remains Closed Despite Federal Court Ruling Against Medicaid Cuts

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Santa Cruz, California — The Planned Parenthood office in downtown Santa Cruz will remain closed following an abrupt shutdown last week, local officials confirmed Monday. This decision comes despite a recent U.S. District Court ruling that blocked cuts to Medicaid reimbursement for the organization nationwide. The Santa Cruz facility, along with four other Planned Parenthood locations in California, closed as part of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte’s strategy to manage significant financial losses. The closures follow President Donald Trump’s tax legislation, which resulted in the freezing of Medicaid funds for various Planned Parenthood affiliates as of … Read more

Diddy Secures Partial Victory in Sex-Trafficking Trial but Remains Behind Bars

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Diddy was partially acquitted in his ongoing sex-trafficking trial but was denied a request for release. The decision took place in New York City, where the trial has drawn significant public attention due to the celebrity status of the hip-hop mogul. On Monday, the jury cleared Diddy on certain charges related to sex trafficking but remained deadlocked on others. As a result, the judge ruled that Diddy will continue to be held pending further proceedings. This outcome represents a pivotal moment in a case that has captured the interest of both fans and critics alike. … Read more

Diddy Remains Behind Bars: Judge Cites History of Violence Despite Partial Acquittal on Major Charges

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NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody after a New York judge ruled that his history of domestic violence poses a danger while he awaits sentencing on his conviction related to prostitution activities. Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision to keep Combs detained, suggesting a preliminary sentencing date set for October, although it is not yet finalized. Following a jury’s partial verdict Wednesday, Combs was acquitted of serious sex-trafficking and racketeering charges that alleged he led a criminal enterprise under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. However, the jury found him … Read more

Former Detective’s Surrender Update: Attorney Claims Court Bond is ‘Painfully Absurd’ as Client Remains at Large

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TROY, Mo. — A former Lincoln County detective remains at large despite his attorney’s assurances that he would surrender to authorities on felony charges related to a high-profile murder trial. Michael Merkel, 44, is facing two Class A felony counts of perjury tied to the controversial conviction of Russ Faria in the murder of Betsy Faria. Merkel’s attorney, Joel Eisenstein, had repeatedly informed the court that his client would turn himself in on Thursday morning. As of that evening, however, prosecutors confirmed Merkel had not complied. The Journal has uncovered that Merkel is no longer … Read more