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Sean Combs’ Trial Sees Partial Verdict: Jurors Split on Racketeering Charge Amid Ongoing Deliberations

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NEW YORK — A jury in Sean Combs’ high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trial announced Tuesday that they reached a partial verdict after deliberating for two days. However, they remain undecided on the key charge that involves allegations of Combs operating a criminal enterprise. Around 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, jurors informed U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian that they had unanimously agreed on four of the five counts presented against the music mogul in his indictment. They indicated that they could not come to a consensus on the first count, related to racketeering conspiracy, citing “unpersuadable … Read more

Smooth Sailing: Minnesota’s New Boating Permit Law Sees Strong Compliance During Busy Fourth of July Weekend

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported a smooth rollout of the state’s new boating permit law during the busy Fourth of July weekend. Effective July 1, the law mandates that anyone aged 21 or younger must possess a boating operator’s permit to operate a vessel in Minnesota. Alternatively, they can navigate only in the presence of someone who holds a valid permit. Joe Albert, the communications coordinator for the DNR, stated that there were no citations issued for permit violations over the holiday weekend. Instead, officers aimed their efforts … Read more

Kouri Richins’ Murder Case Sees Major Delay as Appeal Triggers New Trial Dates Set for Early 2026

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PARK CITY, Utah — Kouri Richins, charged with the murder of her husband, faces a significant delay in her legal proceedings due to a recent appeal request, pushing her trial back nearly a year. During a virtual hearing on Friday, new jury trial dates were set, with jury selection slated to begin on Feb. 10, 2026, followed by the trial starting on Feb. 23. This delay comes after Richins’ attorneys appealed a court ruling limiting the jury pool to residents of Summit County, as they sought to include jurors from neighboring Salt Lake County. Richins, … Read more

Pro-XRP Advocate Optimistic: Sees 70% Chance of Major Victory for Ripple

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A prominent attorney advocating for Ripple Labs in its ongoing legal battle says the cryptocurrency company has a 70% chance of achieving a favorable outcome in court. In a recent analysis, the lawyer, who is well-known for supporting the XRP cryptocurrency, expressed optimism that the developments in the case could soon lead to a significant victory for Ripple. As Ripple defends itself against allegations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the classification of XRP as a security, the stakes continue to rise. The SEC’s lawsuit, initiated in late 2020, has drawn substantial … Read more