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Jay-Z’s lawyer warned by judge over ‘inappropriate’ actions as Sean Combs faces fresh lawsuit | Ents & Arts News

Jay-Z’s lawyer warned by judge over ‘inappropriate’ actions as Sean Combs faces fresh lawsuit | Ents & Arts News

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The judge overseeing the case of a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 has criticised the “inappropriate” behaviour of Jay-Z’s lawyer. In a written order, Judge Analisa Torres hit out at Alex Spiro for what she described as his combative motions and “inflammatory language” against the plaintiff’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee. Mr Spiro – who has been acting for Jay-Z for around three weeks – previously called for the Alabama woman’s identity to be revealed. She is currently identified only as “Jane Doe”, a US legal term to say she is anonymous. The Manhattan judge has said she can proceed anonymously at this stage but may be required to reveal her identity at a later date. Combs remains in a Brooklyn jail awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He has pleaded not guilty. He is facing a wave of sexual assault lawsuits, many of which were filed by Texas lawyer Mr Buzbee, who says his firm represents more than 150 people, both men …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail by judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial | Ents & Arts News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail by judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial | Ents & Arts News

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The rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail again by a judge as he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges. It means the musician and producer, also known as P Diddy, will stay jailed, despite a $50m bid to be released. Combs was arrested on suspicion of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking in September. He has been imprisoned for the last 10 weeks. The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with the aid of a network of associates and employees, while silencing victims through blackmail and violence – including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. He says his sexual relationships were consensual, and denies all wrongdoing. This was the 55-year-old’s fourth attempt at being released before his trial. His lawyers made two requests in the days after he was charged, followed by an appeal which was denied in October. US District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the latest bail rejection decision in a written order, after hearing arguments during a two-hour hearing on 22 November in …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs grins and blows kisses as court hears bail plea over sex trafficking charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs grins and blows kisses as court hears bail plea over sex trafficking charges

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Sean “Diddy” Combs was all smiles as he entered a courtroom in New York City for a bail hearing he hoped would see him released from custody as he faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The 55-year-old blew kisses and waved to family members as he entered South Manhattan Federal Court. He was dressed in a beige prison jumpsuit and flanked by US marshals, but was not shackled, as he has been in previous hearings. Family members and supporters, including his mother Janice Combs, his daughter Chance Combs, his son Justin Dior Combs and adopted son Quincy Brown, were present at the hearing on Friday afternoon. A judge postponed the decision on whether to grant him bail ahead of his upcoming trial, after prosecutors argued that he could not be “trusted” to be let out of prison and could …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attempting to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say | Ents & Arts News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attempting to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say | Ents & Arts News

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has attempted to contact prospective witnesses from jail in a bid to sway public opinion ahead of his upcoming sex trafficking trial, prosecutors have claimed. The accusations were made in a Manhattan federal court filing in which the prosecution opposes the 55-year-old rapper‘s latest $50m (£39m) bail proposal. A bail hearing is scheduled for next week. Combs pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with the aid of a network of associates and employees, while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. He says his sexual relationships were consensual, and strenuously denies all wrongdoing. In the latest step of the ongoing case, prosecutors say a review of recorded jail calls made by Combs shows he has asked family members to reach out to potential victims and witnesses and has urged them to create “narratives” to influence the jury pool. They say he has also encouraged marketing strategies to influence public opinion. The filing said: “The defendant has shown repeatedly – even …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charges explained: What are the latest allegations against rapper as he’s arrested in New York?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charges explained: What are the latest allegations against rapper as he’s arrested in New York?

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Sean “Diddy” Combs, a rapper and music mogul credited with helping launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in recent years, could be facing more than 100 new lawsuits just two weeks after he was arrested by federal agents in New York. The latest wave of legal filings was announced on October 1, The Los Angeles Times reported, as more than 100 people have planned to file lawsuits against Combs, alleging that he sexually abused and exploited them. It comes just weeks after Combs was arrested in September on sex trafficking and racketeering charges with federal prosecutors alleging that Combs and his associates threatened, abused and coerced women and others around him “to fulfill his sexual desires” – which allegedly includes forcing victims into engaging in recorded sexual activity which he referred to as “Freak Offs.” Diddy (Getty Images) A lawyer for the hip-hop artist called Combs …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Woman accuses rapper of further sexual assault allegations in new lawsuit | US News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Woman accuses rapper of further sexual assault allegations in new lawsuit | US News

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with further sexual assault allegations after a woman filed a lawsuit in New York. In the fresh civil case, the woman – identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe – claims she was repeatedly raped and drugged at the music mogul’s homes and became pregnant after one of the encounters. It follows a series of similar legal cases brought by women against Combs, 54, who was arrested at a hotel in New York last week on sex trafficking, drug possession and firearms offences. The latest lawsuit was filed on Friday against Combs, his companies and several associates, and seeks undisclosed damages for physical injuries, severe emotional distress, humiliation, anxiety and other harm. The woman claims she met Combs abroad in 2020 and that the assaults and harassment continued through to July this year. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:37 Rappers dodge Diddy question She says she was often coerced and harassed into travelling to Combs’ homes in New York, Los Angeles and Miami and other cities, …

Sean Wilson: Coronation Street star ‘steps down from filming for personal reasons’ after plans to reappear in Martin Platt role | Ents & Arts News

Sean Wilson: Coronation Street star ‘steps down from filming for personal reasons’ after plans to reappear in Martin Platt role | Ents & Arts News

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Sean Wilson will not reprise his role as Martin Platt on Coronation Street as previously announced, ITV has confirmed. The actor, who last appeared on the cobbles six years ago, was set to reappear on screen in October as part of the departure storyline of his character’s ex-wife, Gail Platt. It comes following a previous announcement that Helen Worth was to leave the ITV soap after starring as Gail for 50 years. “Sean Wilson has stepped down from filming for personal reasons,” a spokesperson for ITV confirmed on Friday. An initial announcement said Wilson was to start filming scenes on July 24, with a storyline featuring his on-screen son David (Jack P Shepherd) shocked to find his father at the house and immediately suspicious about his return to their lives. The Sun reported Wilson was summoned to a meeting at ITV’s offices and never returned to the set. Wilson previously said it was great to be invited to “contribute to Helen’s exit story”, describing his return to the character as “slipping on an old and …

Sean Combs returns key to New York City after Cassie attack video | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Sean Combs returns key to New York City after Cassie attack video | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

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Sean Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul nicknamed “Diddy” attacking R&B singer Cassie, officials said Saturday. The mayor’s office said Combs returned the key after Adams sent letters to the embattled musician’s offices in New York and California on 4 June rescinding the key and asking for it to be sent back to City Hall. The city received the key on 10 June. In his letter, Adams wrote he was “deeply disturbed” by the attack, adding: “I strongly condemn these actions and stand in solidarity with all survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.” Combs’ career has been derailed by numerous accusations of sexual abuse, as well as a federal criminal sex-trafficking investigation that led to raids of Combs’ mansions in Los Angeles and Miami. In May, CNN aired security video of Combs attacking Cassie in a hotel hallway in Los Angeles in 2016. Combs, who initially denied the attack, has said he is …

Sean Lennon calls Prince Harry an ‘idiot’

Sean Lennon calls Prince Harry an ‘idiot’

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John Lennon’s son Sean has blasted Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, as an ‘idiot’ in a belated review of his tell-all memoir. Lennon bashed the royal’s book Spare on social media, giving the January 2023 release a scathing critique. “My long-awaited review of Prince Harry’s autobiography is two words. ‘Spare Me,’” the musician joked via X. When fellow social media users came to the Duke’s defence, Sean doubled down on his negative review. “I do empathise with him generally. But the way he whines and wangs on about things is really too much,” he wrote. “I’m just having a little fun. I think he’s earned some mockery. (I’m sure I have as well).” When one fan wrote that writing Spare took “courage”, Lennon joked that the particular revelation about Harry’s frostbitten penis certainly did. The songwriter noted that while he is aware of what he and the Duke of Sussex have in common, he considers Harry an “idiot” and a “buffoon”. He tweeted, “I’m very disappointed with his outlook. I was hoping he’d be smarter.” …

‘Selling the OC’s Austin Victoria and Castmates Explain Sean Palmieri Drama: Where They Stand After Season 3

‘Selling the OC’s Austin Victoria and Castmates Explain Sean Palmieri Drama: Where They Stand After Season 3

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Who knew the Oppenheim Group’s Newport Beach, California, office patio could double as a fight ring? It nearly did on season 3 of Selling the OC, as Austin Victoria squared up with Sean Palmieri after a rumor circulated within the cast circle that Austin and his wife, Lisa, had made some sort of advance on Sean one night when he came over for dinner.  “Everything was fabricated, everything was a lie that was said,” Austin tells ET, sitting down with his castmates — Kayla Cardona, Ali Harper, Alexandra Rose, Jason Oppenheim and Brandi Marshall — to discuss the just-released episodes. “What truly happened the night that he came over to my house, we were just texting back and forth, my wife and I, we’re gonna have dinner, she was gonna bake some cookies and I just got an Oculus — a VR, I’m a big gamer — so Sean and I are texting back and forth,” Austin recalls. “He asked if he could join us. I said, ‘Sure,’ so he joined us for dinner. My wife …