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Fox News
28-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Law enforcement officers set to testify in Diddy's sex trafficking trial
incoming update… Sean 'Diddy' Combs missed a major milestone in the lives of his twin daughters last week as his federal trial for sex crimes continues. The disgraced rapper's 18-year-old twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie, graduated from high school on May 23, based on videos posted on the Instagram stories on their shared account. In the video, the two were seen holding hands as they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas in a navy-blue cap and gown, with the crowd cheering them on as they held up their plaques, according to E! News. Diddy was unable to attend the ceremony, as he is being held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he has been since his arrest in September 2024. He has been charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was denied bail three times. His daughters spoke out in support of their father in a joint statement with their other siblings, which was posted on Quincy Combs' Instagram, shortly after his arrest in October 2024. 'The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media,' the post read. 'We stand united, supporting you every step of the way. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD.' Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been held behind bars at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest in September 2024. He has been charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. The disgraced rapper isn't the only person involved in a high-profile case being held in the federal prison. Luigi Mangione, the individual charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is also being held there. Mangione was extradited to the Brooklyn detention center after he was initially held in a Pennsylvania state prison and is now awaiting his federal trial in Brooklyn. The Metropolitan Detention Center is the only federal prison in New York and is primarily used to detain individuals who are waiting for their federal trial date in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In addition to Mangione and Combs, the federal prison has also housed other high-profile individuals, including rapper Ja Rule, R. Kelly, as well as Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former assistant, Capricorn Clark, took the witness stand on the 10th day of the rapper's federal sex crimes trial. Clark testified to a number of things, including that on her first day working for Diddy, he took her for a walk through Central Park at 9:00 PM where he allegedly found out she previously worked at Death Row Records with his rival, Suge Knight. Diddy allegedly told her that if anything happened, he would have to kill her. Clark also claimed that in December 2011, Diddy arrived to her apartment with a gun and forced her to go with him saying they were going to go "kill" Kid Cudi, who Cassie Ventura was dating at the time. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital that Clark's testimony 'was the most explosive" in the trial so far. "Combs accused Clark of stealing diamond jewelry. His security locked her in an office and administered a lie detector test. They [allegedly] told her that if she failed, they would throw her in the East River. They took her to the same office and questioned her with a lie detector for five days straight. That's kidnapping and a racketeering act," Rahmani said. Los Angeles litigator John J. Perlstein told Fox News Digital that her testimony followed a pattern of "universally established malicious conduct," which could be very damaging to Diddy. "Ms. Clark's testimony corroborates the beatings and Diddy's history of violence towards many, especially women, further supporting the racketeering charges being levied against him," Perlstein said. "Ms. Clark's testimony came across very well and will undoubtedly be valuable to the prosecution's case and damaging to the defendant's." Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this file. Live Coverage begins here
Fox News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Diddy's Daughters Take to Prom
Sonja Morgan is escorted out of a Florida restaurant in tears, Justin Bieber posts a pic with his dad, and Diddy's daughters make a break for the high school prom amid the rapper's high-profile trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit Jeffrey Petz
Geek Girl Authority
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on May 6
There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I'll help you narrow down the week's new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. It's an especially big week for new releases, and I have 11 great books to share with you. Read on! The Words of Dr. L by Karen Bender In The Words of Dr. L , National Book Award finalist Karen E. Bender weaves stories that span the real and the speculative, all circling one profound theme: the shifting bond between parent and child. From dystopian orbits to suburban kitchens, her characters face the separations that come with adolescence, aging and everything in between. Whether it's a woman seeking secret words to stop a pregnancy or a mother who finds an unfamiliar child in her home, these stories capture the ache, strangeness, and power of family. Bender makes the ordinary extraordinary, illuminating what it means to hold on, and to let go. RELATED: New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out On April 29 Daughters by Kirsty Capes When famed British painter Ingrid Olssen lay dying, she made one final request to her daughters: burn it all. Every canvas, even her masterpiece Girls, a portrait of Mattie and Nora as children. Two years later, however, everything remains. Mattie, a single mom to a teenage daughter, still has it all locked away. Nora, spiraling into a mental health crisis, returns to Mattie's doorstep, and they set out on an unexpected West Coast road trip with Mattie's daughter and their mother's ashes in tow. As they drive toward an exhibition their mother never wanted, the sisters must reckon with the ghosts she left behind. Told partially through interviews from Ingrid's biography, Daughters is the perfect read for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hug o. Kristy Capes' new book release explores mental health, motherhood, fame and addiction in a powerful but entertaining way. A Letter from the Lonesome Shore by Sylvie Cathrall Former correspondents E. and Henerey never expected their long-distance courtship to continue after they met in person in an enigmatic underwater city. But when a passage through the Structure in E.'s garden strands them in a strange society obsessed with knowledge's pleasures and dangers, they begin to accept – and even embrace – the idea that they may never return home. A year and a half later, their siblings, Sophy and Vyerin, uncover one of the long-lost Entries that might finally lead to a reunion. But as they draw nearer, so too does an ancient, cosmic threat poised to upend everything. After its predecessor's cliffhanger of an ending, A Letter from the Lonesome Shore is a satisfying conclusion to The Sunken Archive duology. Sylvie Cathrall's follow-up is a charming and heart-warming magical academia fantasy. RELATED: Book Review: Shield of Sparrows Espada: The Will of the Blade by Anabel Colazo, translated by Diego Jourdan Pereira Magic once belonged to everyone, until a power struggle unleashed a demon that razed the world – or so the legend goes. Another tale whispers of a hero with a sword, who came to guide the Kingdom before vanishing without a trace. Now, only the queen wields magic, and no one dares question why. But Princess Ania, heir by duty rather than choice, is drawn to the truth hidden in the myths. Especially now that she's found a mysterious sword of her own. With a vibrant color palette and intriguingly deep characters, Espada is a graphic novel you won't want to miss. Spanish cartoonist Anabel Colazo's unique art style will keep readers enthralled until the end. Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell It's the summer of 1989, and Joe Agabian flees heartbreak for Fire Island Pines. He's seeking sun, freedom and a fresh start after losing his boyfriend to the AIDS crisis. Alongside his best friend Ronnie, he lands a job in paradise, only to find the island guarded by a dwindling coven of disco witches struggling to keep an ancient darkness at bay. As Joe stumbles into a strange romance with a dreamy, web-footed ferryman and glimpses a hauntingly beautiful stranger who may spell doom, he falls deeper into a world of magic, memory, and loss. Part queer love story, part spellbound elegy, The Disco Witches of Fire Island is a radiant tale of resilience, chosen family and hope. While there are moments of loss, grief and devastation in Blair Fell's new book release, the powerful presence of love and friendship make it all worth it. RELATED: Book Review: Don't Sleep With the Dead The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li Vivian Yin is dead. The first Chinese actress to win an Oscar, she vanished at the height of her fame, retreating into silence behind the walls of her lush Southern California estate. Now, in the wake of her passing, her daughters expect to inherit the mansion where the secrets of their childhood still linger. But a final twist in Vivian's will gives the house to another family, long estranged and suddenly returned. As both families move into the mansion, old wounds reopen and something darker awakens within the house's flowering corridors. Grief turns into suspicion, and Vivian's daughters are forced to confront not just the mystery of her final days, but the ghosts of a summer that changed everything. Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and Siren Queen , Christina Li's haunting novel tells the story of two families gone wrong. Spanning three generations, The Manor of Dreams is a sweeping, gothic tale of ambition, betrayal and the cost of chasing the American dream. The Tenant by Freida McFadden Blake Porter had it all – until everything fell apart. Fired from his dream job and drowning in debt, he's desperate to keep his life from crumbling. So when Whitney – captivating, kind, and in need of a place to stay – shows up, she feels like a lifeline. But soon, something changes. The neighbors begin treating him differently. A rotting smell he can't scrub out taints the air. And in the middle of the night, something stirs, something that knows what Blake's hiding. Because danger isn't always a stranger. Sometimes, it moves in with you. And by the time Blake realizes the truth, he's already caught in the snare. Freida McFadden's newest thriller is a gripping story of revenge, privilege and secrets. The Tenant is a wild ride and a quick, bingeable read. RELATED: Movie Review: The Uninvited The Vengeance by Emma Newman Morgane grew up on the deck of the Vengeance, daughter of the ship's captain. But when Anna-Marie is mortally wounded, she reveals a shattering truth. She is not Morgane's mother. Reeling from the revelation that her real family is in France, Morgane leaves behind the only life she knows to uncover her past. What she finds is a world of opulence and shadow, where monsters wear crowns and ancient vendettas bleed through generations. As she unravels her real family's dark history and her mother's long-buried secrets, Morgane must decide where her loyalties lie, and who she wants to become. The Vengeance is a swashbuckling tale of love, revenge and vampires. Emma Newman's high seas retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo adds a supernatural flair to a familiar tale. The Lost Queen by Aimee Phan Jolie Lam is a loner with a haunted past—until a vision leads her to save Huong Pham, the most popular girl at school. Drawn into Huong's world, Jolie discovers strange powers stirring within them both: visions, ancient memories and a language they've never learned. They are the reincarnated Trung Sisters, legendary warriors reborn. As enemies rise and old truths surface, Jolie must reclaim her power and decide who to trust before history repeats itself. Aimee Phan's fantasy debut is the start of an epic YA duology inspired by Vietnamese lore. The Lost Queen is full of ancient magic, the bonds of sisterhood and the power of self-discovery. RELATED: Book Review: Divining the Leaves Wake the Wild Creatures by Nova Ren Suma Three years ago, Talia lived in a secluded community of women at the Neves, a mysterious hotel hidden in the Catskill Mountains. But when a night of electric lights and uniformed men shattered their haven, her mother was arrested, and Talia was torn from everything she knew. Now, at sixteen, living with distant relatives in a world built on the values her community rejected, Talia longs to return to the Neves. As she searches for answers about the betrayal that destroyed them and the magic that protected their home, she must confront her mother's secrets and find her way back before the mist swallows her path forever. I loved Nova Ren Suma's previous YA novels, so I'm thrilled she has a new book release coming out. Wake the Wild Creatures is another gorgeous tale of the power of young women's freedom and rage. Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame by Neon Yang In the reclusive nation of Quanbao, where dragons are revered, not hunted, outsider Yeva arrives with a hidden face and a blood-bound legacy. They were born to slay dragons. Tasked with uncovering Quanbao's secrets, Yeva must win the trust of its wary queen, Lady Sookhee, who guards her people fiercely and suspects the empire behind Yeva's mission. As duty and desire collide, both must decide if understanding is possible between a weapon of war and a ruler born to protect. Publisher Tordotcom describes Bright Than Scale, Swifter than Flame as 'reminiscent of The Mandalorian and the Asian-inspired epic fantasy of She Who Became the Sun .' Neon Yang's ambitious novella is a queer, Asian-inspired fantasy that successfully packs a lot into a small space. You can check out these new book releases at or your local bookstore. What May 6 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR. 9 Terrifying Stories for Fans of SINNERS
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘When you strip away the jumpsuit, you restore dignity': Denver jail launches in-person visitation clothing project
DENVER (KDVR) — On Thursday, the Denver Sheriff's Department launched a new program aimed to humanize those incarcerated. In May 2024, Denver County Sheriff's Department brought back in-person visitation to the county jail, and a year later, they're taking it a step further and launching something new: A clothing project that allows those in custody to wear everyday street clothes for visits. Sheriff Elias Diggins says the goal is to humanize the inmates and not further traumatize family members. 'Today is a momentous occasion for the Denver Sheriff's Department as we embark on something that is not being done at any jail in the country,' Diggins said addressing the media on Thursday. Deion Sanders' former Texas mansion listed for millions Inmates at the county jail will have the choice of non-institutional everyday clothes during visitations starting Thursday. The design of the visitation room is creating a welcoming environment for reconnection. The mural on the north wall reading 'Heal the past, live the present and dream the future.' 'We want something that's going to help bring emotions in a space of connection while they're here. When you look at the beautiful doves, and the faces and the words that are on the wall and the flower and the seed that's planted and that seed we are planting here is the seed of hope, the seed of dignity and humanity.' Diggins said. The idea came to the sheriff after last year's ribbon cutting on their in-person visitations and watching the documentary 'Daughters,' where a similar program is highlighted. He also draws on his own experiences, his father once an inmate here. 'Coming into a stark, white room like most contact visits spaces are in jails with a bleak environment and seeing your parent come out in an inmate uniform is something that you never get out of your mind,' Diggins said. 'So, if we want to bring families together, and we want to reduce the trauma that families have by their incarnation experience, because families are doing time as well, why not?' Denver bar named one of North America's 50 Best Bars Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis facilitated the partnership with Goodwill to provide the clothing, creating no additional costs for the department. She is also calling on her own experience stating she was once jailed, and Goodwill took a chance to hire her. 'In the lowest moment I made a poor decision, I took money from my employer, and I paid dearly for it.' Lewis said. 'They took a chance on me when no one else would and the chance gave me an opportunity to rebuild, to grow and to serve.' Lewis serves the area encompassing the jail and says with her experience she knows what a visitation space like this could mean for rehabilitation. 'When you strip away the jumpsuit, you restore dignity. When a parent can see their child or a loved one can hold a hand without that layer of shame you begin to heal something deeper.' Lewis said. They believe this will have a direct effect on these individuals' experiences once they're released. Potentially giving them the reasoning to not re-commit crimes. 'When they leave, we hope that they remember these experiences and how they were treated and knowing that they were not punished while they were here. The depredation of their freedom was their punishment.' Diggins said. DSP says they will be gathering data on the program's success and any recommitted crimes from participants. In-person visitations are only offered to individuals housed at the Denver County Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brooke Shields, 59, breaks down in tears for epic ugly cry over 'surprising' family moment
Brooke Shields broke down in tears during her daughter's surprise 19th birthday party. The fit and fabulous actress' husband Chris Henchy, 61, surprised them all as they sat down to dinner to celebrate their daughter Grier's big day. Shields and both her daughters burst into tears when the Holmes & Watson producer walked into the room. He was apparently working on a project and not expected to attend the celebration. 'Dad of the century surprised @grierhenchy for her birthday… but really he surprised me and @rowanhenchy too!!!,' the actress explained next to the video. 'We all cried… he said it was just a flight ❤️.' The actress' husband Chris Henchy, 61, surprised them all as they sat down to dinner to celebrate their daughter Grier's big day Shields didn't let her fans hear the private conversation, but instead used John Mayer's song Daughters for the audio, adding to the emotion. 'Such a sweet moment!' exclaimed actress Faith Ford. 'So sweet!❤️' agreed Kimberly Williams Paisley. 'This is the sweetest! I'm crying too!' admitted Courteney Cox. 'I feel like i should get a lot of credit for keeping this a secret. not QUITE as much as Henchy for doing it... but maybe 85 percent as much?,' joked actor and writer Ben Falcone. Both Grier and her older sister Rowan, 21, are students at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. 'This is so beautiful,' wrote country singer Amy Scruggs. 'I feel this so much with you as I'm reading your book and literally just finished the chapter on leaving the nest so this one just made me cry,' the Love Another Day artist said. While the mom-of-two has admitted in the past that she was terrified of being an empty nester, in her tome Brooke Shield Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman, she revealed it has brought her 'exhilaration and freedom.' 'I also don't have to worry about accidentally contradicting myself or opening the apps on my phone too slowly or inadvertently making a hypocritical decision or simply breathing wrong,' she wrote in the bestseller. 'My daughters watched me like a hawk, and there's some comfort in being able to move around the house without the unforgiving eyes of teenagers in every room. To revel in a lazy Sunday or say, "Yes, I think I will enjoy another cocktail, thank you".' 'There's also a freedom of discovery in this period,' she explained, adding, 'With all that time I once spent catering to my girls, I can now cater to myself.'
