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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

Takeaways from the verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Takeaways from the verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial

39% Left coverage: 91 sources

Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Friday after the jury in his federal sex trafficking trial returned its verdict, convicting him on two lesser charges of transportation to engage in prostitution but clearing the hip-hop mogul of the most serious charges. See the Story

Diddy Fans Pouring Baby Oil on Each Other Outside Courthouse, Verdict Explained by Legal Analyst

Diddy Fans Pouring Baby Oil on Each Other Outside Courthouse, Verdict Explained by Legal Analyst

50% Left coverage: 24 sources

(WTRF) - Reactions continue to pour in following the verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial that cleared the hip hop mogul of the most serious charges he was facing. Ultimately, after 28 days of graphic and emotional testimony, the jury found Diddy NOT GUILTY on the 3 most serious charges, involving racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Those charges carried the possibility of life in prison. Diddy was found GUILTY on two…See the Story

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Whoopi Goldberg says black Americans have it just as bad as people in Iran

Low coverage from Left Sources

Whoopi Goldberg says black Americans have it just as bad as people in Iran

Mostly Mixed or Lower Factuality Sources

50 Cent Has Savage Comeback to Anyone Saying He Should Be Scared of Diddy Verdict

Low coverage from Right Sources

50 Cent Has Savage Comeback to Anyone Saying He Should Be Scared of Diddy Verdict

How Many Years in Prison Does Sean "Diddy" Combs Face? What to Know After Verdict

Coverage: 8 sources

After Sean “Diddy” Combs’ acquittal of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, the prosecution and defense submitted their prison time recommendations for his prostitution-related convictions.Sean 'Diddy' Combs · New York See the Story

50 Cent Has Savage Comeback to Anyone Saying He Should Be Scared of Diddy Verdict

70% Left coverage: 10 sources

In a surprising twist after the verdict in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson first gave an unexpected congratulatory message to his longtime rival, only to later fire back at people who claimed he should be scared of the outcome. Combs was found guilty of two counts of arranging travel for prostitution, but he was cleared of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy’s legal problems started in 2023 whe…Megyn Kelly See the Story

How Bakari Sellers Just Got the Ultimate Revenge on His MAGA CNN Colleague

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Sellers and Jennings often go back and forth on the CNN show, and this was only amplified when Jennings asked Sellers not to touch him during one viral interaction from December.Read more...Read Article

Why Are There Still Black People Listening To R. Kelly At The Summer Cookouts -- And What Does That Say About Us?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Despite convictions and backlash, his music continues to collect streams. Why is the "Pied Piper" still on the cookout playlist? Read more...Read Article

Why the Internet is Convinced Stephen A. Smith's And His Daughter Samantha Are Twins

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Samantha Smith is the spitting image of her controversial sports commentator dad. Read more...Internet Read Article

Seven Singers That Black People Swear Can Sing, But We Know They Can't

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Can we have a frank and honest conversation? It is time we told the truth.Read more...Read Article

Diddy’s Team Ramping Up Security at Miami Estate Ahead of Possible Release

83% Left coverage: 6 sources

Diddy's team is preparing for his possible release by ramping up security at his Miami estate, where he would return if he's allowed out while awaiting sentencing … TMZ has learned. Multiple sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … within…Sean 'Diddy' Combs · New York See the Story

N.J. Police Ignored Nearly 40 Complaints From Black Residents About Man’s Racist Behavior, Officials Say

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1WAcUSun5AA South Jersey police department repeatedly ignored complaints from Black residents about a man who was the subject of a racist rant filmed at an apartment complex in 2021, according to state officials.Delaware, United States · Delaware See the Story

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