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Diddy Trial Update: Jury Deliberates Partial Verdict as Tension Mounts Over Key Racketeering Charge

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The jury in Brooklyn, New York, has reached a decision on four charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing sex trafficking trial, but remains split on the key charge of racketeering conspiracy. During a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Arun Subramanian, noting that the jury had only been deliberating for two days, encouraged the panel to keep working toward a consensus. The details of the verdict for the four charges remain undisclosed as the jury continues its discussions on the racketeering accusation, which is regarded as the most serious of the charges Combs faces. The … Read more

Diddy Trial Update: Key Legal Proceedings Set the Stage for Final Arguments as Jury Instructions Take Center Stage

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NEW YORK — In a pivotal moment in Sean Combs’ federal trial, Judge Arun Subramanian convened a charge conference today, signaling a crucial step in the legal proceedings. During this meeting, prosecutors and defense attorneys finalized jury instructions, allowing jurors, who have engaged in several weeks of testimonies and evidence reviews, a day of respite. Judge Subramanian initiated the conference by confirming that both sides had reached an agreement on the language for the verdict form. He subsequently focused on the charge sheet, which lays out the specific counts against Combs. The judge provided an … Read more

"Spring 2025 PBM Policy Update: Transparency Initiatives and State-Level Action Redefine the Landscape"

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Washington, D.C. – Podcast host Bridgette Keller and policy associate David Gilboa recently discussed crucial developments in the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) sector during the Spring 2025 PBM Policy and Legislative Update. Their conversation highlighted key federal and state legislative activities that are influencing the operational landscape for PBMs this season. Among the most significant federal proposals is the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025, which aims to eliminate spread pricing and mandates full disclosure of rebates and fees between PBMs and stakeholders. Alongside it, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act is calling … 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