May 05 Watch 4:45 What happened in the courtroom as jury selection begins for Diddy’s sex trafficking trial By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Jury selection started Monday for the criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper and producer faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs denies any wrongdoing and rejected a plea deal that could… Continue watching
May 05 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that was briefly paused when the hip-hop entrepreneur said he… Continue reading
Apr 26 Virginia Giuffre, plaintiff in Epstein and Prince Andrew sex trafficking case, dies at 41 By Jennifer Peltz, Hallie Golden, Associated Press The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in Epstein's prolonged downfall. Continue reading
Mar 14 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges ahead of May trial By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Combs returned to federal court in New York City on Friday, pleading not guilty to the latest version of an indictment charging him with two decades of sex trafficking crimes. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 5:33 Gaetz ends attorney general bid amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from the running as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz fueled intense scrutiny, threatening his chances of being confirmed. Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Oct 22 Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and romantic partner arrested on sex trafficking charges By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The charges follow allegations from young people who say Jeffries pressed them into sex acts. Continue reading
Oct 11 Judge rules Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will remain in jail while appeals court considers bail request By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A federal appeals court judge has ruled to keep Sean “Diddy” Combs locked up while he makes a third bid for bail in his sex trafficking case, which is slated to go to trial in May. Continue reading
Oct 10 Trial date set for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to face sex trafficking charges in May By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A May 5 trial date was set Thursday for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to face sex trafficking charges. Continue reading
Sep 18 Judge denies bail for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over witness tampering concerns in sex trafficking case By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press A second judge has refused to grant bail to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter said Wednesday that the government had proved “by clear and convincing evidence" that any amount of bail couldn't ensure that the hip-hop… Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 6:40 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs held without bail after arrest on sex trafficking indictment By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant Sean “P. Diddy” Combs was indicted on multiple charges including sex trafficking, sexual assault, violence and racketeering. The government’s charges describe a gruesome pattern of abuse, accusing Combs of using his extensive music and business empire as a criminal outfit. Continue watching