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☆ Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allege leaks to media are impeding a ‘fair trial’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Kara Scannell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion late Wednesday accusing the government of leaking a video of the hip-hop mogul beating his former girlfriend and other evidence to the media, asking a judge to potentially bar the footage from a trial. The motion filed by Combs’ attorneys also alleges that authorities alerted the media about the searches in March of his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. His attorneys claim the alleged leaks make it hard for Combs to get a fair trial. Spokespersons for HSI New York and the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York declined to comment. Following the release of the video, Combs apologized.

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☆ Diddy files bail appeal, saying he's no Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, or Keith Raniere
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Lawyers for Sean Combs filed his bail appeal on Tuesday night. AdvertisementLawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs filed his bail appeal on Tuesday night — citing Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere as examples of sex offenders whose denials of bail were clearly explained and justified, unlike his own. In US v Epstein, US v Maxwell, and US v Raniere, "the detention orders were supported by detailed factual findings and explicit weighing of the 3142(g) factors," the appeal read. Related stories"Mr. Combs believes the evidence will show that to the extent such activities occurred, all individuals who participated were adults voluntarily engaged in consensual sex," Combs lawyers wrote Tuesday. Prosecutors will reply to Combs' appeal before a decision is made.

Persons: Sean Combs, Combs, —, Sean, Diddy, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Keith Raniere, Epstein, Maxwell, Raniere, Cassie Ventura, Ventura, Alexandra A, Shapiro, Arun Subramanian Organizations: Service, of Appeals, Second Circuit, Maxwell, CNN, Prosecutors Locations: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Epstein, California, New York, Miami

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☆ Sean Combs’ mother says she’s ‘devastated and profoundly saddened’ by allegations against him
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Janice Small Combs is defending her superstar son, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs is also facing multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of a range of sexual misconduct and other illegal activity. Janice Combs released a statement on Sunday through her attorney, which was shared on social media. “I come to you today as a mother that is devastated and profoundly saddened by the allegations made against my son, Sean Combs,” her statement began. Janice Combs also addressed a surveillance video obtained by CNN that showed Sean Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, in 2016 in a Los Angeles hotel.

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☆ A girl murdered in 2006 was just revived as an AI chatbot — and her family had no idea
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Jennifer Ann Crecente, a high school girl murdered in 2006, recently reappeared as a chatbot on Character.ai. It had been 18 years since Jennifer Ann, a high school senior and Crecente's only child, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in Austin. Grieving, Crecente had started a nonprofit in her name, working since 2006 to raise awareness for teenage dating violence. Drew CrecenteThe website also listed Jennifer Ann as an "expert in journalism" with expertise in video game news. "This is not quite impersonation in the sense that it seems transparent that it is an AI model," Conitzer said of the chatbot mimicking Jennifer Ann.

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Amazon has removed from its site a memoir that alleges that hip-hop mogul Sean Combs physically abused his longtime girlfriend Kim Porter, whose untimely death in 2018 at age 47 has been the source of conspiracies. “We were made aware of a dispute regarding this title and have notified the publisher,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “The book is not currently available for sale in our store.”The book was removed from the online store Tuesday. Kim Porter and Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Universal City, Calif., in 2003. Kim Porter and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, in Apple Valley, Calif., in 1996.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing dozens of new allegations of sexual assault in a series of civil lawsuits set to be filed. At a press conference held on Tuesday, Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee said he is representing 120 accusers with allegations against the entertainment mogul that occurred over 20 years. Sean Combs at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. John Shearer / Getty Images file“Many powerful people ... many dirty secrets,” the lawyer said of the allegations. Combs’ legal issues have been mounting since his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, filed an explosive civil suit against him last year, accusing him of assault and sex trafficking over the course of their relationship. Several months later, surveillance video showing Combs brutally beating Ventura in the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel leaked, and the mogul apologized for his actions.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Tony Buzbee, “, ” Buzbee, Sean Combs, John Shearer, ”, Buzbee, he’s, Combs, Alexandra Shapiro, Teny Geragos, Marc Agnifilo, Deshaun Watson, Travis Scott, Cassandra “ Cassie ” Ventura, Dawn Richard, Danity Kane Organizations: NBC News, Metropolitan Detention, of, BP, NFL, Ventura Locations: , Texas, Beverly Hills, Calif, New York , California, Georgia, Florida, Brooklyn , New York, Southern, of New York, Gulf of Mexico, Ventura, Los Angeles, New York City

Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group sued the AI music companies Uncharted Labs and Suno this summer over software that allows users to create music from text prompts, alleging that copyrighted songs have been used without permission to train the AI. Websites like Sound Draw, Musicfy, AIVA and Boomy allow users to easily create music with AI using different inputs. AI music companies say the new ease of use allows users who might not have previously been able to easily create music to generate their own content. this is so cool.”In Denver, Speer led a course on AI music tools using Boomy for young musicians. Some of the local artists who performed at Youth on Record’s festival support integrating AI technology into music education and production.

Persons: Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Nicki Minaj, ’, ”, Cassie Speer, “, ” Speer, they’re, we’ll, Musicfy, Grimes, Speer, Regi Worles, Worles, Mitchell, Boomy, Michael Merola, Michael, Genevieve Libien Organizations: BBL, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Labs, Universal Music, NBC, Arts Education Data, ”, Hollywood, Associated Press Locations: NBCUniversal, Boomy, U.S, Canadian, Denver, Tennessee

☆ 50 Cent sets Diddy abuse allegations docuseries at Netflix: ‘It’s a complex narrative spanning decades’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix is producing a docuseries from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson about charges of sex trafficking and racketeering as well as sexual assault and violent abuse allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to Variety. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. At the time, 50 Cent shared a clip on X that showed Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry alleging that Combs would spike bottles of champagne at his parties before women drank from them. Proceeds from the documentary, the rapper-producer said, will be used to support sexual assault victims.

Persons: Curtis “, Jackson, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Alexandria Stapleton, Stapleton, Sean Combs, Cent, Combs, Cassie Ventura, Mark Curry, Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, Jones, Grace O’Marcaigh, Christian, King ” Combs, Crystal McKinney, Kane, Dawn Richard, Cassie, ” Combs, ”, “ Organizations: Netflix, Stapleton, Texas Crew, Bad Boy Records, CNN, “, Homeland Security, Hollywood Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Miami

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to testify at his trial, lawyer says: ‘I don’t know that I can keep him off the stand’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to testify at his criminal trial for charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, according to his attorney. He is very eager to tell his story,” the embattled rap mogul’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said in an interview for a new TMZ documentary. When contacted by CNN, a representative for Combs declined to elaborate on Agnifilo’s comments or say whether Combs will, in fact, take the stand. Asked by TMZ about video of Combs, Agnifilo said that if Combs testifies, he would explain his actions in the video. And I’m not really sure what the baby oil has to do with anything,” Agnifilo said in his interview with TMZ.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, “, Marc Agnifilo, Combs, Cassie Ventura, Agnifilo, ” Agnifilo, Combs “, ”, Agnifilio, Kaitlan Collins, ” Combs, R, Kelly, “ Pharma Bro ” Martin Shkreli, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sam Bankman, Juan Orlando Hernandez Organizations: CNN, TMZ, Prosecutors, ” Prosecutors, Southern, of, Costco, Metropolitan Detention, “ Pharma, MDC Locations: Los Angeles, of New York, New York, Honduras

Some fans of Justin Bieber are claiming the singer released a track referring to parties alleged to have been organized by Sean “Diddy” Combs after what appears to be a fake song resurfaced online last weekend. Bieber, 30, first met Combs as a teenager and developed a close friendship with him early in his career. The two collaborated on the 2023 song “Moments.”Their relationship is now being scrutinized by fans of Bieber online, who have used the song to express concerns over their dynamic. Bieber hasn’t publicly commented on the accusations against Combs, nor has he made any of his own allegations. Since then, multiple lawsuits have accused him of sexual harassment, sexual assault and sex trafficking.

Persons: Justin Bieber, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, “, It’s, hasn’t, Bieber didn’t, Bieber, Bieber hasn’t, Cassie, ” Organizations: NBC, New York City Locations: New York

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☆ There's a reason Diddy's famous friends have stayed silent amid his arrest. PR experts say it's the best strategy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

But Diddy's empire began to crumble when Ventura sued Combs last year, accusing him of rape and abuse. Last week, Combs was arrested and indicted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges by federal prosecutors in Manhattan. AdvertisementSean "Diddy" Combs depicted in a courtroom sketch from September 17, 2024. Jane Rosenberg/ReutersAs discussions and theories have swirled around Combs' felony counts, his famous friends, colleagues, and labelmates have also become sources of speculation. However, according to Evan Nierman, CEO of the crisis PR firm Red Banyan , that silence is almost certainly strategic.

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☆ Diddy's 4 children with Kim Porter condemn 'horrific conspiracy theories' about their mother's death amid his arrest
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A few days after Porter was found dead at home, Combs shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, which has since been deleted. Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D'Lila defended their parents' relationship in an open letterKim Porter, Quincy Brown, Sean Combs, Christian Combs, and Justin Combs in 2015. Chelsea Lauren/Getty ImagesCombs' four children with Porter shared a joint statement on Wednesday, published by Essence. Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D'Lila also requested privacy as they grapple with their mother's death and father's arrest. Christian is facing his own allegation of sexual assaultSean "Diddy" Combs and his son, Christian Combs, at the 2023 VMAs.

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The singer, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, settled the suit with Combs in a day without disclosing the terms. In addition to Combs, Graves’ suit names Joseph Sherman, who, according to the suit, was known as “Big Joe,” and was for a time, Combs’ bodyguard and head of security. The suit alleges Combs led her to a couch in a private room in the studio, where she lost consciousness. Combs applied lubricant to himself and then raped her as she screamed out in pain, the suit alleges. When she regained consciousness, the suit alleges Sherman slapped her in the face and sexually assaulted her.

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For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs presented the image of a wealthy, Black music mogul, one who broke business barriers, threw lavish parties and even created iconic TV moments. But behind the scenes, prosecutors say, was a more sinister picture, with allegations of violence, sex trafficking and severe abuses of power. Sean "Diddy" Combs during a photo shoot to promote a Sean John fragrance in 2016. Casandra Ventura and Sean "Diddy" Combs attend the the Met Gala in New York City on May 7, 2018. Designer Donna Karan, musician Tommy Lee, singer Mariah Carey, host Sean "Diddy" Combs, Star Jones and rapper Reverend Run at "The Real White Party" presented by Combs at his East Hampton, N.Y., estate on Sept. 2, 2007.

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☆ How the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indictment compares to the R. Kelly sexual abuse cases
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Combs, meanwhile, was indicted in the Southern District of New York on three counts: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Members of the enterprise also witnessed acts of violence by Combs against the victims, it says. It was unclear whether Ventura reported any of the allegations of abuse to police and a federal lawsuit was later settled. Court sketch of Sean "Diddy" Combs in federal appeals court Wednesday, Sept 18., presided over by Judge Andrew Carter. The indictment against Combs outlines a number of alleged victims, women and sex workers among them, but does not say how many there are.

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This is not the first time the Republican presidential nominee has posted a fake image in an effort to bolster his campaign. The Harris campaign declined to comment. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a 2020 X post, Harris praised Combs for a town hall he led on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on Black communities. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, who endorsed Trump in July, shared a fake Harris ad that uses a manipulated version of the vice president’s voice.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Combs, Trump, Harris, Montel Williams, Ashley, Taylor Swift, Cassie’s, Jimmy Kimmel, Kimmel, ”, Walz, Elon Musk Organizations: Republican, Democratic National Convention, Prosecutors, Trump, Microsoft Locations: Chicago

☆ Diddy's 'attack the accuser' defense could easily backfire — but it may be all he has
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Laura Italiano | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementBut as ugly as it is, going on the attack may be Combs' only defense, former federal prosecutors told Business Insider. Related storiesThose limits are set down in a section of the federal evidence statute known as "Rule 412." AdvertisementAgnifilo also mentioned a recorded conversation in which Ventura's lawyer asked Combs' lawyer for $30 million to keep the R&B star from publishing a tell-all book about the relationship. "That conversation, I guess, didn't go so well for her and the lawyer," Agnifilo said. Attacking the accuser can backfire at trialIf a judge does allow Combs to air his blame-the-accuser defense, it may backfire before a jury.

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Combs’ attorneys had asked that he be released on bail and said he could post a $50 million bond. Sean "Diddy" Combs in court in New York City on Tuesday. Johnson, the prosecutor, told the judge: “The defendant’s power gives him a unique ability to influence and intimidate witnesses and victims. They settled the lawsuit a day after it was filed without disclosing the terms and with Combs denying any wrongdoing. She said the witnesses who received subpoenas have firsthand knowledge of Combs’ behavior as charged in the indictment.

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☆ Diddy remains jailed as judge expresses concern he could send 'coded messages' to employees
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewSean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail after failing to convince the second federal judge in as many days to accept his $50 million bond package. Carter's decision may keep Combs confined in a notoriously violent and uncomfortable Brooklyn jail until he takes a plea or goes to trial. On Wednesday, Carter heard Comb's appeal on that decision — but agreed with Tarnofsky that Combs should remain behind bars. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have accused Combs of sex-trafficking, illegally transporting people for sex, and running a racketeering conspiracy. He said Combs could still try to use the employees at his many companies — possibly by using "coded messages" — to act on his behalf and potentially pressure witnesses.

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Andrew Carter, Cassandra, Cassie, Ventura, Carter, Robyn Tarnofsky, Tarnofsky, Emily Johnson, Johnson, I'm, he's, Marc Angliofo, Angliofo, Sam Bankman, Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell, Michael Cohen, Cassie Ventura, Emma McIntyre, Agnifilo, Angifilio Organizations: Service, Business, Miami, Sage Intelligence, Records, of Prisons, Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention, Prosecutors Locations: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Ventura, Miami, Brooklyn's

Combs on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to each count: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The lawsuit accuses Combs and other defendants of sex trafficking, human trafficking, sexual assault, gender-motivated violence, sexual harassment, gender discrimination and a hostile work environment. Diddy is not accused of sexual assault in the lawsuit but is included in allegations of liability and aiding and abetting. Lampros accuses Combs of four instances of sexual assault from the mid-1990s to the early-2000s. July 3: Adria English, a former adult film actress, accuses Combs of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a federal lawsuit filed in New York.

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☆ How Cassie Ventura’s courage led to the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indictment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims,” Combs’ attorney said at the time. CNN has reached out to representatives for Ventura for comment on Combs’ criminal indictment, which may not have happened had she not had the courage to share her account. Her talent and beauty attracted the attention of Combs, who signed Ventura to his Bad Boy Entertainment label. Ventura and Combs first went public with their romantic relationship in 2012 and were soon regulars at fashion shows and Hollywood parties. I’m truly sorry.”Ventura thanked her supporters and turned her focus to domestic violence survivors.

Persons: Cassie Ventura, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Mr, Combs, ” Combs, Elizabeth Ventura, Ventura, Ryan Leslie, ”, “, Sean John, Lil Wayne, Madam Noire, ” Cassie, Kevin Mazur, you’re, ‘ Aw, ’, Alex Fine, ‘, “ Cassie, ” Sean Combs, Angela Weiss, ” Ventura, Slim Thug, I’m Organizations: CNN, Ventura, Bad Boy Entertainment, Hollywood, Pitchfork, BET, Getty, New York, “ Locations: Combs, New London , Connecticut, New York, Los Angeles, ”

☆ Diddy's lawyers are headed back to court Wednesday to negotiate his release from jail on a $50 million bond
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are trying again Wednesday to keep him out of jail ahead of his criminal trial, asking another federal judge to accept a $50 million bond package. Tarnofsky's decision meant Combs would be in jail ahead of his criminal trial, which has not yet been scheduled. Related storiesAngifilio stressed at the Tuesday hearing and in court documents that Combs had taken extraordinary measures to cooperate with prosecutors for months. Carter, the district court judge, may now decide whether to reconsider the terms of Comb's release and set him free pending trial. Combs or prosecutors may also appeal Carter's decision to the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and from there to the US Supreme Court.

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Robyn Tarnofsky, Tarnofsky, Andrew Carter, Sam Bankman, Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell, Michael Cohen, Marc Agnifilo, Cassie Ventura, Ventura, Agnifilo, Angifilio, Carter Organizations: Service, Business, of Prisons, Detention, Federal, Miami, Prosecutors, Metropolitan Detention, US, Circuit, Appeals Locations: Manhattan, Brooklyn's

Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York accuse Combs of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution in the indictment unsealed Tuesday. “A year ago Sean Combs stood in Times Square and was handed a key to New York City,” he said. The sex trafficking count mentions “Victim-1,” whose interactions with Combs as described in the indictment mirror those described in Ventura’s lawsuit. According to the indictment, Combs attempted to bribe a member of the hotel security staff who had intervened. Since Ventura’s lawsuit, several others have accused Combs in separate lawsuits of sexual assault or sexual misconduct.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, ”, Prosecutors, Damian Williams, Williams, “, Sean Combs, he’s, Marc Agnifilo, “ He’s, ” Agnifilo, ” Combs, Kelly, Robert Sylvester Kelly, Mary J, Blige, Usher, Casandra Ventura, Cassie, Ventura, ” Williams, Douglas Wigdor, ” “ Combs Organizations: Prosecutors, of New, Homeland Security, Miami, of, CNN Locations: Southern, Manhattan, New York City, of New York, ”, Ventura, Los Angeles, Miami, U.S

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