Sean Combs’ Trial Takes a ‘Slippery’ Turn: Baby Oil and ‘Freak Offs’ Under Scrutiny as Cassie Ventura Testifies

MONTREAL, Canada — During a federal trial in Manhattan, R&B singer Cassie Ventura faced a barrage of questions about her experiences with Sean Combs, leading to a defense objection over the repeated focus on the use of baby oil in explicit scenarios. This objection arose as prosecutors delved into the details of what Ventura described as lavish and orchestrated sexual performances. The exchange unfolded on Tuesday, with Combs’ lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, humorously noting the potential for excessive questioning regarding the baby oil, as discussions about its significance to the charges continued. The courtroom atmosphere … Read more

Judge Bars Mention of Autism Diagnosis in Kohberger Murder Trial Unless He Testifies

BOISE, Idaho — A recent court ruling determined that Bryan Kohberger, accused of multiple homicides, cannot have his autism diagnosis introduced by his defense attorneys to the jury unless he decides to testify. This legal decision emerged amidst intense debate between the prosecution and defense regarding the permissible evidence and traits that can be shown to the jury in his upcoming trial. Kohberger faces allegations connected to the murders of four individuals: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who were fatally attacked at an off-campus dwelling near the University of Idaho on … Read more

Ex-Greenpeace Worker Testifies, Highlights Commitment to Nonviolence During Dakota Pipeline Demonstrations

Bismarck, ND — In a courtroom in North Dakota, a former Greenpeace employee made a clear statement about the philosophies governing his actions during the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, emphasizing that nonviolence was a paramount principle. The testimony comes amid a high-stakes legal battle that has drawn attention to the complexities surrounding the demonstrations which occurred at the height of the pipeline debates. The former Greenpeace organizer, identified as John Doe in court documents, spoke fervently about his role during the protests, stating that he consistently promoted peaceful and lawful methods to express … Read more

Ex-Engineer Testifies Against Startup Founder in Fraud Trial Over Fabricated User Data

New York, NY – In a dramatic moment during a high-profile fraud trial, Patrick Vovor, the former head engineer for the defunct student finance company Frank, testified against the company’s founder, Charlie Javice, and former Chief Growth Officer, Olivier Amar. The testimony unraveled further details about the controversial $175 million deal in which JPMorgan Chase acquired Frank in 2021. Vovor, who now works for JPMorgan Chase following the acquisition, stated in court that he was pressured by Javice and Amar to fabricate data for four million nonexistent users. Vovor recounted a specific instance during a … Read more