Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal case, which includes serious allegations of sex trafficking, has been reassigned to a new judge, according to a notice filed in the court docket on Thursday. The case will now be overseen by Judge Arun Subramanian, who...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Federal Criminal Case Assigned to New Judge
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Hurricane Helene: Asheville Faces Growing Crisis as 600 Remain Missing, 162 Dead Across Six States
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Charges of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the legendary music mogul, is facing serious legal troubles following his arrest on September 16, 2024. Combs has been charged with three counts of sex trafficking and racketeering. According to a federal indictment, the charges outline a series of...
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Storm Francine Leaves Thousands Without Power as It Weakens Over Gulf Coast
Post-tropical cyclone Francine continues to cause disruption across the Gulf Coast, leaving about 318,000 people without power across several states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in...
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