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5 days ago
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Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Dresses as King in Resurfaced Pics as Jury Finds Him Not Guilty on Three Charges
Disgraced music producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs is seen dressed up as a king, draped in a cape and wearing an over-the-top red and gold crown in resurfaced photos taken at a 2002 Halloween party, exclusively obtained by the National ENQUIRER. Combs, 55, was surrounded by several women – two of which were sporting black corset-like tops and collars – as he wore a glittering red and gold outfit in the images. Other snapshots revealed Combs pouring drinks, posing with guests and mingling with the other attendees at the Capitale Nightclub in New York City. He was 32 years old at the time that the photos were taken. The resurfaced snapshots come after Combs received a mixed verdict from a 12-person jury for his high-profile trial on Wednesday, July 2. While he was acquitted of his sex trafficking and racketeering charges, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Each count comes with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, meaning that Combs still faces up to 20 years behind bars. Following the verdict, Combs' pal Charlie Lucci told reporters outside of the court house that the jurors 'got it right,' according to NBC News. 'It restores faith back into the justice system,' he said. 'I cried. I cried because that's my brother up there [on trial].' The outlet also reported that Combs' mother, Janice Combs, admitted she was also relieved by the court's decision. 'Yes, I was happy,' she said. 'Wouldn't you be happy?' Among the 34 witnesses who testified against Combs was his ex-girlfriend Cassandra 'Cassie' Ventura – who accused the Grammy winner of physical abuse, coercion and more in the bombshell trial. On July 2, her lawyer Douglas H. Wigdor said they were 'pleased' that Combs still faces 'substantial jail time,' despite not being convicted on all counts. 'Of course, we would have liked to have seen a conviction on the sex crimes and RICO,' he said at the time, per NBC News. 'But we understand that 'beyond a reasonable doubt' is a high standard.' ' Since his September 2024 arrest, the hip hop artist has been incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. The judge is expected to make a decision very soon on whether Combs will remain in jail ahead of his sentencing hearing, or if he will be released on a $1 million bond to his Miami home as suggested by his attorney Marc Agnifilo. Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
09-07-2025
- USA Today
Diddy's legal team claims win after judge issues ruling in civil sexual assault case
A week after Sean "Diddy" Combs escaped the top charges in his federal criminal trial, the embattled music producer's lawyers are claiming a victory in a sexual assault case against him. On July 8, New York State Supreme Court Justice Leslie Stroh issued a ruling that narrowed the scope of a civil lawsuit against Combs, who was accused of sexual assault and battery by a woman named April Lampros in May 2024. According to a court document obtained by USA TODAY, Stroh agreed to Combs' request to dismiss claims about any incidents that are found to have occurred before Dec. 19, 2000, when the Gender-Motivated Violence Act went into effect in New York City. Lampros had alleged four unwanted sexual advances from Combs – a rape in 1995, a sexual assault in 1996, a coerced sexual performance and rape in 1998, and a sexual assault in her apartment either at the end of 2000 or early 2001. In an Aug. 19 bid to dismiss Lampros' lawsuit, Combs' lawyers said she "filed this baseless lawsuit more than twenty years after the end of her romantic relationship with Mr. Combs" and added that "each and every one of her false claims is deficient on its face and must be dismissed." Combs has maintained his innocence in response to at least 70 sexual assault lawsuits, which detail alleged incidents dating back to the 1990s. The 55-year-old music producer and businessman, who was convicted of prostitution charges on July 2, has been jailed since September amid his recently wrapped criminal case. He will be sentenced on Oct. 3. Diddy accuser's lawyer says 'it is full steam ahead' In a statement to USA TODAY, Lampros' attorney Tyrone Blackburn confirmed that "the sole claim against Sean Combs is now the (New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act) claim." Blackburn added that he notified Combs' team of plans to depose the mogul within two months and "will be serving discovery demands" in the case within a day. "It is full steam ahead — playtime is over," he said. In a statement, Combs' team said the ruling shows his motion to dismiss the suit largely "prevails." Combs' team also said he "has not yet had an opportunity to contest those false allegations, and the Court's decision thus does not address their truth." Trial recap: Everything that came to light, from disturbing claims to photos of belongings April Lampros' lawsuit alleged Diddy assaulted her from 1995 to 2001 Lampros, a former New York Fashion Institute of Technology student, alleged Combs raped her on multiple occasions, including one instance in which she claimed he forced her and his then-girlfriend Kim Porter, who died in 2018, to take ecstasy and have sex together before he raped her. Earlier in the year, Lampros withdrew three of the four causes of action in her suit: battery, sexual assault, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. She also dismissed the companies she'd named as defendants: Bad Boy Records and Sony Music's Arista Records, where she'd allegedly worked at the time of the assaults. The legal development comes on the heels of Combs' landmark sex-crimes trial in Manhattan court, which concluded on July 2 with a split verdict that found Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The Grammy-winning rapper was acquitted on the most serious charge of racketeering and a pair of sex trafficking counts. Despite not being found guilty of the charges that carried the most prison time, Combs was denied bail by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian just hours after the verdict was handed down. The judge cited, in part, Combs' history of domestic violence as he explained the reasoning for his decision. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison for his convicted charges. But prosecutors have said sentencing guidelines could ultimately have him serve only 51 to 63 months in prison. Meanwhile, the defense said guidelines subject him to a maximum of two years. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish via chat and at 800-656-4673. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Patrick Ryan, and Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
P Diddy's sentencing date confirmed as he awaits decision in jail
Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing date has been revealed as the defence and prosecution have come to an agreement while he waits in jail after being denied bail Sean 'Diddy' Combs ' sentencing has been confirmed after his legal team and prosecutors reached a new agreement. The disgraced rapper has been denied bail following the end of his two-month long trial. Last week, he was found not guilty of racketeering and of sex trafficking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman referred to as 'Jane.' He dropped to the floor as the verdict, decided by eight men and four women, acquitted him of the most serious counts. Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, relating to Ventura and Jane. The court heard how he flew people around the country, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. However, he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, relating to allegations that he forced his former girlfriends into drug-fuelled sex encounters, which had been known as 'freak offs.' It was reported last week that his sentencing was expected to take place in October. However, today the two sides came to an agreement. In a letter filed ahead of the hearing, the agreed timeline said Combs' sentencing would take place on September 22. That was 11 days sooner than the original date of October 3. Yet new court filings show the defence and prosecution have now decided to follow the original schedule. They have proposed a timeline for post-verdict motions leading up to that day. Both parties asked for the pre sentence report by August 29 from the Probation Office. Combs' attorneys are set to file objections by September 5 and the prosecution by September 12. "The Government and the Probation Office do not object to this schedule," a letter filed by Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo states. Post-verdict motions are on track, with the defence expected to file by July 30. Last week, Combs was denied bail by Judge Arun Subramanian. The judge denied bail just a minute after re-entering the court. He said he "sees no reason to reach the opposite conclusion now". Moments before the verdicts were delivered following days of deliberation, Combs asked the courtroom to pray for his family, and this was received with applause. When the news was delivered, he fell to his knees, with his head down in his chair, appearing to pray after avoiding the strongest sentence – life in prison for the highest charge. His family, who had supported him throughout the case, clapped and cheered. Combs' defence lawyers hugged one another, and he then stopped and embraced his lawyer, Brian Steel. The mixed result came on day three of deliberations. Throughout the ongoing trial, Combs had pleaded not guilty to all allegations made against him. "I'll be home soon," he told his family, adding: "I love you, baby." He went on to say: "I love you, mom." Combs has been behind bars since his arrest in September. His lawyers argued that the acquittal on the most serious counts changed the legal landscape enough that he should get bail.
The Advertiser
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Diddy's lawyers to be sentenced on October 3
A federal judge said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances. US District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs' trial in Manhattan, approved the date on Tuesday following a request from Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors and probation officers agreed to the date. Combs, 55, remains in the Brooklyn jail where he has been held since his arrest last September, even though jurors cleared him of the most serious charges he faced. Jurors acquitted Combs on July 2 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life. They convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The mixed verdict was viewed widely as a disappointment for prosecutors, while Combs and his supporters expressed jubilation. Prosecutors accused Combs of coercing two former girlfriends, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane, into unwanted sex with male sex workers, aided by his employees. A third woman who testified under the pseudonym Mia told jurors Combs sexually assaulted her multiple times during her employment with him. Combs pleaded not guilty to all five counts he faced. His lawyers will file their sentencing recommendation by September 19, with prosecutors likely to follow a week later. Prosecutors have said Combs could face 51 months to 63 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, while the defence has said the same guidelines suggested a two-year sentence. Subramanian is not required to follow the guidelines, and either side may propose different terms. The defence will have until July 30 to ask the judge to set aside Combs' conviction. Combs founded Bad Boy Records, and is known for having elevated hip-hop in American culture as he turned artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Usher into stars. He still faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of abuse. Combs has denied all wrongdoing. A federal judge said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances. US District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs' trial in Manhattan, approved the date on Tuesday following a request from Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors and probation officers agreed to the date. Combs, 55, remains in the Brooklyn jail where he has been held since his arrest last September, even though jurors cleared him of the most serious charges he faced. Jurors acquitted Combs on July 2 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life. They convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The mixed verdict was viewed widely as a disappointment for prosecutors, while Combs and his supporters expressed jubilation. Prosecutors accused Combs of coercing two former girlfriends, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane, into unwanted sex with male sex workers, aided by his employees. A third woman who testified under the pseudonym Mia told jurors Combs sexually assaulted her multiple times during her employment with him. Combs pleaded not guilty to all five counts he faced. His lawyers will file their sentencing recommendation by September 19, with prosecutors likely to follow a week later. Prosecutors have said Combs could face 51 months to 63 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, while the defence has said the same guidelines suggested a two-year sentence. Subramanian is not required to follow the guidelines, and either side may propose different terms. The defence will have until July 30 to ask the judge to set aside Combs' conviction. Combs founded Bad Boy Records, and is known for having elevated hip-hop in American culture as he turned artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Usher into stars. He still faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of abuse. Combs has denied all wrongdoing. A federal judge said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances. US District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs' trial in Manhattan, approved the date on Tuesday following a request from Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors and probation officers agreed to the date. Combs, 55, remains in the Brooklyn jail where he has been held since his arrest last September, even though jurors cleared him of the most serious charges he faced. Jurors acquitted Combs on July 2 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life. They convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The mixed verdict was viewed widely as a disappointment for prosecutors, while Combs and his supporters expressed jubilation. Prosecutors accused Combs of coercing two former girlfriends, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane, into unwanted sex with male sex workers, aided by his employees. A third woman who testified under the pseudonym Mia told jurors Combs sexually assaulted her multiple times during her employment with him. Combs pleaded not guilty to all five counts he faced. His lawyers will file their sentencing recommendation by September 19, with prosecutors likely to follow a week later. Prosecutors have said Combs could face 51 months to 63 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, while the defence has said the same guidelines suggested a two-year sentence. Subramanian is not required to follow the guidelines, and either side may propose different terms. The defence will have until July 30 to ask the judge to set aside Combs' conviction. Combs founded Bad Boy Records, and is known for having elevated hip-hop in American culture as he turned artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Usher into stars. He still faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of abuse. Combs has denied all wrongdoing. A federal judge said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances. US District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs' trial in Manhattan, approved the date on Tuesday following a request from Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors and probation officers agreed to the date. Combs, 55, remains in the Brooklyn jail where he has been held since his arrest last September, even though jurors cleared him of the most serious charges he faced. Jurors acquitted Combs on July 2 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life. They convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The mixed verdict was viewed widely as a disappointment for prosecutors, while Combs and his supporters expressed jubilation. Prosecutors accused Combs of coercing two former girlfriends, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane, into unwanted sex with male sex workers, aided by his employees. A third woman who testified under the pseudonym Mia told jurors Combs sexually assaulted her multiple times during her employment with him. Combs pleaded not guilty to all five counts he faced. His lawyers will file their sentencing recommendation by September 19, with prosecutors likely to follow a week later. Prosecutors have said Combs could face 51 months to 63 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, while the defence has said the same guidelines suggested a two-year sentence. Subramanian is not required to follow the guidelines, and either side may propose different terms. The defence will have until July 30 to ask the judge to set aside Combs' conviction. Combs founded Bad Boy Records, and is known for having elevated hip-hop in American culture as he turned artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Usher into stars. He still faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of abuse. Combs has denied all wrongdoing.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major update in Diddy sentencing just days after rapper found guilty of prostitution but cleared of more serious charges
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SENTENCING date for Sean "Diddy" Combs has been set after the music mogul was convicted of two prostitution-related charges at his high-profile trial. Combs, who was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, will be sentenced on October 3. 3 A courtroom sketch, showed Sean Combs' reaction after he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges Credit: AP 3 Sean Combs' mother, Janice (C), and his several of his children and family member depart the US District Courthouse after the verdicts were read on July 2 Credit: AFP or licensors 3 Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in August 2023 Credit: Getty Combs faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence - 10 years for each count of transportation to engage in prostitution. However, federal prosecutors have said they would seek a 5 to 3 year sentence. The time Combs has already served in jail, which will be over a year since his arrest in September 2024, would be credited to the ultimate sentence the judge imposes. Combs' defense team initially sought to expedite Combs' sentencing after Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over the seven-week trial, denied to release the Bad Boy Records founder, 55, on bail. Read more in The U.S. Sun ALL SMILES Diddy's 'phantom fixer' breaks cover just hours after his racketeering acquittal In a letter to Judge Subramanian, Marc Agnifilo, Combs' lead attorney, requested a September 22 sentencing date before eventually agreeing to October 3 - the date the judge initially set for sentencing. It's unclear why the defense abandoned its efforts to expedite Combs' sentencing. Combs will remain housed in the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn while he awaits sentencing. SHOCKING VERDICT A jury acquitted Combs of the most serious charges he faced - racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking in regards to Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura and "Jane," a pseudonym used for one of Combs' ex-girlfriends. The music executive fell to his knees in prayer after the jury foreperson read the stunning verdict to the courtroom on July 2. In their blistering closing arguments, prosecutors described Combs as the "leader of a criminal enterprise" who used his expansive "wealth, power, violence, and fear to get what he wanted." Diddy trial witness 'The Punisher' reveals battle against 'storm of negativity' after taking part in freak-offs "He thought that his fame, wealth and power put him above the law," Assistant US Attorney Christy Slavik said, adding, "It was his kingdom. Everyone was there to serve him." The core evidence of the prosecution's case was the disturbing and graphic nature of the drug-fueled "freak-offs" that at times Combs allegedly coerced his ex-girlfriends to participate in with male escorts. Slavik described to jurors how Combs forced his former lovers Ventura and "Jane" into participating in the punishing sex marathons and with the help of an inner circle of "loyal lieutenants" covered up the alleged crimes. Ventura and Jane were sometimes required to perform the lewd acts, which were also called "hotel nights and wild king nights," while they were hurting from urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to prosecutors. On the other hand, Combs' defense team slammed the prosecution's case as an attack on "your bedroom" and one's sex life. Agnifilo, Combs' lead attorney, summarized the seven-week trial as a "tale of two trials," arguing one side is the one told by the evidence of the case, by witnesses, videos, and text messages, and the other was a "badly, badly, exaggerated" story told by prosecutors. The defense attorney argued the sexual encounters involving Combs, Ventura, "Jane," and male escorts were consensual, and called the "freak-offs," which were sometimes video recorded, "homemade porn." "You want to call it swingers, you want to call it threesomes, whatever you want to call it, that is what it is - that's what the evidence shows," Agnifilo told the jury. "He did what he did. But he's going to fight to the death to defend himself from what he didn't do.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
