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NBC News
3 days ago
- NBC News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Former assistant Brendan Paul to testify as prosecution nears end of its case
What to know about the trial Brendan Paul, a former Combs' personal assistant, is expected to testify today as well as a summary witness. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey said yesterday that the government will likely rest its case on Friday. Combs' defense team said it needs two to five days to present its case, but that timeline isn't set in stone. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline. Sign up for the 'Diddy on Trial' newsletter for key developments and analysis, and listen to the 'Dateline' nightly podcast.
NBC News
02-06-2025
- NBC News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Cross-examination resumes for ex-assistant 'Mia'
What to know about the sex trafficking trial A woman who is only being referred to by a pseudonym, "Mia," who used to work as Sean 'Diddy' Combs' personal assistant for several years, returned to the stand Friday. She faced cross-examination after accusing Combs of sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions. "Mia" is set to return today for her third day on the stand. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline.
CBC
28-05-2025
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- CBC
Former Manitoba justice minister interfered in Nygard case: judge
A Manitoba judge has determined a serious abuse of process took place when Kelvin Goertzen, who was then the province's attorney general and justice minister, ordered a review in 2022 of a decision to not charge former fashion mogul Peter Nygard with sexual assault. However, the charges that Nygard faces as a result of that review will not be stayed.
NBC News
15-05-2025
- NBC News
Live updates: Cassie Ventura will face cross examination in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Where the sex trafficking trial stands Cassie Ventura will face cross examination from Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers when court resumes this morning. For two days, Cassie testified she was frequently physically abused by the rap mogul, suffered multiple medical issues as a result of constant "freak offs" — the drug-fueled orgies allegedly orchestrated by Combs — and that she was blackmailed with sex videos. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline. Sign up for the ' Diddy on Trial ' newsletter for key developments and analysis and listen to Dateline's nightly podcast.
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- News.com.au
Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon charged with breaching bail while fighting child sex offences
A former NSW Liberal MP charged with child sex offences has been arrested after allegedly breaching his bail conditions. Former Pittwater MP Rory Amon was arrested at the Day St police station in Sydney's CBD about 10pm on Wednesday after allegedly breaching the conditions of his bail. In a statement, NSW Police said Mr Amon had since been charged and was refused bail to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday. The 35-year-old pleaded not guilty earlier this year to five counts of sexual intercourse with a child aged between 10 and 14. He is also facing two counts each of charges of attempted sexual intercourse with a child of the same age and indecent assault of someone under 16. Mr Amon resigned from the NSW parliament within hours of being charged with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy in Mona Vale, North Sydney in 2017. The charges relate to two separate alleged encounters with the boy who prosecutors alleged in documents tendered to court in March met Mr Amon on a gay hook-up app. The first alleged incident was said to have occurred in the bathroom of an underground carpark where the 13-year-old is alleged to have performed oral sex. The second alleged incident occurred in the same bathroom, during which police allege Mr Amon performed oral sex on the teen and attempted anal intercourse. Police allege the complainant told Mr Amon in their initial discussion online – before they had met – that he was 17 years old, while the former Pittwater MP claimed to be 15. The documents state the boy ceased contact with Mr Amon sometime after before making disclosures to a head teacher at his school who made a report to police. The boy resumed contact with Mr Amon years later on the app Grindr where Mr Amon allegedly sent sexual messages from multiple accounts. Mr Amon had sought to relocate from North Sydney where he claimed to have 'faced difficulties' to Potts Point in March. The application was dismissed by the court following evidence that the complainant feared running into Mr Amon, a circumstance the boy said could be 'personally catastrophic'.
