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A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

53% Center coverage: 592 sources

The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story

Sean Combs Jury Reaches Partial Verdict, Will Deliberate Further

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Sean Combs Jury Reaches Partial Verdict, Will Deliberate Further

53% Center coverage: 325 sources

The jury in Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a partial verdict, but remained divided on one count. Deliberations are expected to continue Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. ET. See the Story

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

Kilmar Abrego Garcia · United States

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

48% Center coverage: 198 sources

Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and psychological torture in the notorious El Salvador prison the Trump administration had deported him to in March, according to court documents filed Wednesday.See the Story

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Convicted on Prostitution-Related Charges Under the Mann Act. Here’s What to Know About the 1910 Law

48% Left coverage: 23 sources

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — After seven weeks of intense, emotional and sometimes graphic testimony, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was acquitted Wednesday of the most serious charges in his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial trial. The hip-hop mogul, however, was convicted on two lesser prostitution-related charges under the federal Mann Act. The Mann Act,R. Kelly · United States See the Story

American Pride Falls Sharply Among Democrats and Gen Z, Gallup Finds

54% Center coverage: 114 sources

US Social Issues · United States See the Story

Trump Administration Cuts Funding For Black Infant Health Research, Labeling It A DEI Initiative

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Source: Cultura Creative / Getty It would surprise absolutely no one that infant mortality rates in America are disproportionately high among Black babies, or that Black and Latino babies are more vulnerable than their white counterparts to serious, life-threatening illnesses such as upper respiratory infection (URI). Of course, anyone who has been paying attention to our current political climate would be equally unsurprised to find that, under…Detroit, Michigan · Detroit See the Story

Sailorr Reveals Collaborations and Details in Exclusive POTC Interview

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Source: Reach Media / Urban One Sailorr sits down with DJ Misses and Incognito, for an unforgettable interview spilling details and more about her career plus upcoming projects. Known for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Sailorr didn’t hold back on opening up in this exclusive conversation. During the interview, Sailorr opened up about her latest project, describing her upcoming album as her most “vulnerable and authentic work yet.…United States · United States See the Story

It’s Time to Fix Our Broken Public Warning System

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Just after 10:30 a.m. on a cool, foggy January morning, smoke began rising from a ridge above Pacific Palisades — a quiet start to what would become one of California’s most destructive wildfires. Later that same day, a second blaze roared down from Eaton Canyon into Altadena, driven by fierce Santa Ana winds. Various emergency alerts were issued that day, by the city of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department and the Los Angeles County Off…Wildfires · Altadena See the Story

Flint's still-unfinished lead pipe replacement serves as cautionary tale to other cities

59% Center coverage: 75 sources

Jeffrey Bell watched as crews dug up and replaced neighbors’ lead water pipes, hoping his mother’s house would be next. Workers told him it wasn’t on their list but probably assigned to another contractor.With Flint’s lead pipe replacement program winding down this year, Bell and his elderly mother worried the home they share was forgotten. Betty Bell repeatedly called the city while continuing to buy bottled drinking water, as she had for years. Finally someone called to say the water line was fine — records indicate it was checked in 2017. But the Bells hadn’t known that, exemplifying residents’ confusion over a process marred by delays and poor communication. Flint, Michigan · Flint See the Story

Lawsuit: Maggot-Infested Body Presented at Virginia Funeral Home Viewing, Family Claims

63% Center coverage: 19 sources

Note: Some of the details in this story are disturbing. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia family has filed a lawsuit against a local funeral home claiming negligence in the way their loved one was presented during a viewing. Torreon Williams, died in May 2022, after a grizzly vehicle crash. A week later, they say his open casket viewing at Snellings Funeral Home in Chesapeake created such a nightmare, the family hired an attorney. “They provid…Virginia, United States · Virginia See the Story

50 Cent offers Zohran Mamdani a ‘first class one way ticket’ out of NYC after mayoral nominee threatens to hike up his taxes

50% Right coverage: 24 sources

Rapper 50 Cent has offered Zohran Mamdani a “first class one-way ticket” out of New York City after the mayoral nominee threatened to hike up his taxes. Zohran Mamdani · New York See the Story

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