Federal judge reacts strongly in Ashli Babbitt court hearing as wrongful-death case drags on.
During a May 12 court hearing about Ashli Babbitt, U.S. District Judge Anna C. Reyes expressed frustration towards attorney Robert Stitch, accusing him of judicial surveillance in relation to a $30 million lawsuit against the federal government. This marked the second time she had made such an accusation in just ten days. The hearing was […]
French Actor Gerard Depardieu Convicted in Sexual Assault Case
French actor Gerard Depardieu was found guilty on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a 2021 project. He received an 18-month suspended sentence following his trial in Paris and is now listed on the national sex offender registry. The actor’s attorney has indicated that an appeal is in the works. Depardieu, […]
Who is Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former partner and key witness in the sex-trafficking case?
Kathy Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, is set to testify in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday. Ventura, who is eight months pregnant, is anticipated to recount how the rapper allegedly coerced her into drug-fueled encounters with male escorts over several days. She was in a relationship with Combs for about a decade. […]
Actor Gerard Depardieu Convicted in Sexual Assault Case
Paris Court Convicts Gerard Depardieu A court in Paris has found French actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a movie in 2021, resulting in an 18-month suspended sentence. This case stands out as a significant moment in the #MeToo movement as it was presented before a French judge. […]
Justice Department releases puzzling statement following conviction of transgender man in COVID fraud case
Confusion Surrounds DOJ’s COVID Fraud Case The Justice Department has sparked some confusion regarding a COVID fraud case involving a Louisiana man pretending to be a woman. On Thursday, 33-year-old Brandon Jarraw was found guilty of theft of government funds and making false statements. This conviction stems from two separate incidents linked to COVID-related assistance […]
Trial starts for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex-trafficking case in New York
Prosecutors in the assault and sex trafficking cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs stated that the hip-hop entrepreneur operates a “criminal enterprise,” highlighting that there’s “a different side to him.” They emphasized that this case isn’t merely about the private sexual preferences of celebrities. Combs, who is 55, was taken into custody in September 2024, facing […]
Opening Arguments in Diddy Sex Trafficking Case Anticipated Monday
(AFP) – A federal sex trafficking trial for music mogul Shaun “Diddy” Combs is set to begin with an opening statement on Monday, amid accusations of long-term abuse. The 55-year-old Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including assault, which involve claims from hip-hop pioneers that he led a sex crime ring. This ring […]
Police podcast helps detectives crack decades-old case of missing woman
What started as an effort by two detectives in Illinois to gather tips for a long-unsolved cold case ended up revealing something unexpected. Detectives Andrew Horton and Matt Valtanian kicked off their true crime podcast in October 2024, aiming to breathe new life into older cases. This initiative, as Prime Minister Anna Larry from the […]
Mothers of ‘Bakersfield 3’ seek justice in a case that troubles California
In the sweltering summer, Sheryl Holsonbake is driving from his home to Karn County, California. He’s searching, with his own hands, for land that might resemble a shallow grave. Alongside him are two other mothers, equally desperate for answers about their children. “We took a shovel and searched for our son there,” Holsonbake told reporters. […]
Charges brought against Navy officer in wife’s murder case
A US Navy officer has been charged with murdering his wife, who was discovered strangled six months ago in a hotel room in Japan. Jessica “Jesse” Alguinzoni Orsen, 37, was found deceased on October 27 in a room at Hotel Sol in Fukuoka. Surveillance footage indicates that the couple checked into the hotel on October […]