Sean 'Diddy' Combs has withdrawn his appeal for bail release in a federal sex trafficking case, as per a court filing. Combs, who has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his September arrest, faces charges including sex trafficking by force and racketeering conspiracy. Despite his request for home confinement being denied multiple times due to concerns over potential danger and witness tampering, Combs has been granted access to a laptop to review evidence related to his case.
The Alexander brothers have appeared in court facing charges of sexual battery. The case involves serious allegations, and the legal proceedings are ongoing as the court examines the evidence and testimonies related to the charges.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail for the third time due to concerns over witness tampering in his upcoming sex trafficking trial. The judge cited Combs as a serious risk, noting his attempts to influence witnesses and public opinion from jail. Despite a proposed $50 million bail package, the court found no conditions sufficient to ensure community safety. Combs faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and other serious allegations, while his lawyers argue for his release to prepare for a 2025 trial.
A New York federal judge has denied bail for Sean "Diddy" Combs, citing evidence of his potential danger to the community and risk of witness tampering. The decision was influenced by video evidence of violence and Combs' attempts to influence witnesses and the jury pool. Despite Combs' proposal for strict home confinement conditions, the judge found no assurance that these measures would prevent further risks. This marks the fourth time Combs has been denied bail in this case.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, are set to appear in court for the first time in 28 years as they seek resentencing. The Los Angeles District Attorney has recommended they be resentenced, potentially allowing for their release, following new abuse allegations against their father. The case has gained renewed attention due to a recent docuseries and shifting public perceptions of abuse. A resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11, with the possibility of clemency also being considered.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers have requested bail for the third time, arguing he is not a danger to the community, despite facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Judge Arun Subramanian will decide next week, after both sides submit letters on Combs' permitted communications. Prosecutors allege Combs has violated jail rules and attempted to influence the jury pool. Combs' defense proposed home detention with private security, but the judge rejected his Miami mansion as a suitable location. The case involves allegations of violence against his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the execution of Thomas Eugene Creech, an Idaho death row inmate, after a botched lethal injection attempt earlier this year. The stay allows time to review claims of prosecutorial misconduct during Creech's clemency hearing. Creech, the longest-serving inmate on Idaho's death row, was convicted of multiple murders and has been in prison for 50 years. The Idaho Department of Correction plans to use new execution protocols involving central venous catheters for future attempts.
The Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, and Calgary Flames will receive salary cap relief for players facing sexual assault charges, including Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Dillon Dube. The players have been granted leaves of absence to handle their legal proceedings, and none of them have NHL contracts beyond this season. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggested that the players should focus on defending themselves and indicated that he would be surprised if they continued playing while the charges are pending.
In Las Vegas, Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked in her courtroom by Deobra Redden, a three-time felon, during his sentencing for attempted battery. Redden lunged at the judge, causing injury to her and several staff members. The judge has since ordered Redden to appear in court "by any and all means necessary" for further proceedings. The attack resulted in injuries requiring stitches and a dislocated shoulder for a marshal, and cuts for a law clerk. Redden faces 13 new charges related to the attack and has a history of criminal behavior, including a previous prison sentence for domestic battery. Judge Holthus has returned to work, and Redden's bail arguments will be heard by a different judge.
Three years after the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the number of Ohio residents charged has reached at least 64, with new arrests still being made. Among those charged are individuals involved in violent confrontations with police and members of extremist groups. While some Ohioans have been sentenced to probation or short prison terms, others are still awaiting trial or sentencing. The cases reflect a range of charges from obstruction of an official proceeding to assaulting officers, with the legal outcomes varying significantly among the defendants.
In Las Vegas, defendant Deobra Delone Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus in court during his sentencing for a felony battery case. After leaping over the defense table and assaulting the judge, Redden was restrained by court officials, resulting in injuries to both the judge and a courtroom marshal. Redden, who has a history of violent offenses, now faces new charges including battery on a protected person. His sentencing was postponed, and the district attorney has labeled him as an extreme danger to the community.
Donald Trump's legal team has filed a motion to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt for allegedly violating a stay order by continuing to file motions in the case against Trump regarding the 2020 election subversion. Trump's attorneys argue that Smith's actions disrespect the rule of law and are seeking the court to enforce the stay and potentially impose monetary sanctions on the prosecutors. The case is currently paused while Trump's challenge to his immunity from the charges is considered by the courts, with the DC appeals court set to hear the immunity claim soon. Trump faces a total of 91 criminal counts across four separate cases and maintains his innocence.
Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso testified against Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spain's soccer federation, in a sexual assault case stemming from an unwanted kiss after her team's World Cup win. The case, which has seen testimonies from prominent figures in Spanish soccer, is now awaiting a judicial decision on whether to charge Rubiales. The incident has had a significant impact on Hermoso's life, while Rubiales faces a potential trial and has been barred from soccer activities by the global governing body due to separate allegations.
Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, is awaiting the release of a list containing over 150 names linked to Epstein, as ordered by a federal judge. Kellen, who has been implicated in facilitating Epstein's sexual abuse by scheduling "massages" that led to assaults, claims to be a victim herself and has been allowed to seek damages. Despite allegations of her involvement in the recruitment of minors for Epstein, she has not been arrested or charged. The unsealing of documents may reveal new information about her role, and there is speculation that she may write a book or produce a documentary about her experiences. Kellen currently lives a private life with her husband, former NASCAR driver Brian Vickers.
Special counsel Jack Smith has countered former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution in a new court filing, arguing that such immunity would threaten the democratic and constitutional foundation of the Republic. Trump faces charges of conspiring to defraud the United States and obstruct an official proceeding, to which he has pleaded not guilty. The case is awaiting oral arguments in a US appeals court, with Trump's legal team asserting that his actions were within his official capacity as president. However, District Judge Tanya Chutkan has previously rejected Trump's immunity claims, and the Supreme Court has declined to expedite the case.
