Trial

Defense Tactics Unfold in Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial as Alleged Victim Takes the Stand

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NEW YORK — Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, is facing serious allegations in a federal trial related to sex trafficking and other charges. On Friday, May 30, his defense attorney, Brian Steel, took the lead in cross-examining witnesses, as the legal team seeks to establish the music mogul’s innocence. Among those testifying was an unnamed former assistant of Combs, referred to as “Mia,” who detailed allegations of sexual assault and abuse against the music executive. Steel, who garnered attention for defending Young Thug in a high-profile case, challenged the credibility of Mia’s claims during … Read more

Former Penn State Star Isaiah Humphries Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Ahead of Civil Trial

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former Penn State football player has resolved his sexual harassment lawsuit stemming from locker room incidents with an undisclosed settlement. Isaiah Humphries, who filed the suit against his former teammate Damion Barber, dismissed the case in U.S. Middle District Court. The dismissal was documented in a notice filed Friday, and Judge Matthew W. Brann later confirmed that the settlement was conditional on Barber making a payment to Humphries. Details of the agreement have not been made public, but Humphries’ attorney, Steven F. Marino, noted the settlement parallels a tentative deal reached … Read more

NSO Group Decries $168 Million Verdict Against Meta, Seeks New Trial in WhatsApp Hacking Case

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A federal jury has delivered a substantial verdict against NSO Group Technologies, the maker of the controversial Pegasus spyware, awarding Meta Platforms $168 million for unauthorized access to its WhatsApp servers. The ruling has provoked intense reactions from NSO Group, which expressed outrage over the jury’s decision and is now seeking a new trial. The case centered around allegations that NSO Group illegally targeted Meta’s messaging platform, leading to this significant financial penalty. In response, NSO Group is contesting the verdict, describing it as unfair and excessive, and has argued that the trial’s outcome should … Read more

Texas Appellate Court Orders New Trial for Judge Hensley, Challenging Reprimand Over Same-Sex Wedding Refusal

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appellate court has granted a new trial to Judge Dianne Hensley, who faced scrutiny for her refusal to officiate same-sex weddings. The Third Court of Appeals has ruled that Hensley can advance her legal challenge against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC). This ruling follows a prior decision by the Texas Supreme Court, which sent the case back to a lower court in June 2024. The Supreme Court directed the lower court to examine Hensley’s argument that the SCJC’s public reprimand infringed upon her deeply held religious convictions. Hensley’s … Read more