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1News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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From Diddy to Trump: The NY courtroom artist who's sketched them all
From Mafia bosses and Hollywood predators to crypto criminals and presidents, New York courtrooms have seen it all. But unlike New Zealand courtrooms, news cameras are not allowed in The Empire State's judicial precincts. That means there are two main ways for the news to report inside the courtroom of some of the biggest criminal and civil cases ever – one of those methods is typing out court reports (or for the old school journos, filling out notepads with shorthand). The other option is creating courtroom art. Kiwis have probably seen a lot of these from our reporting over the years of US court cases. These cartoon-styled images have to do many things at once. Capture a moment. Convey a feeling. Show a story. All with the same journalistic rules of fairness, accuracy, and balance. ADVERTISEMENT A courtroom sketch by Jane Rosenberg. (Source: 1News) It's a craft that few ever take their hand to, and even fewer perfect. But one of the country's most prolific and well-respected courtroom artists is Jane Rosenberg. I caught up with her after court finished for the day during the trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, known as P Diddy. "I did all the big cases there ever were here in New York," she told me. "John Gotti — mafia, Martha Stewart, police brutality cases, all the terrorism cases we've had. And all the MeToo cases. I did Cosby two times; I did Harvey Weinstein. R Kelly and now P Diddy — and Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein," she listed. That list grows longer by the year – Rosenberg has also covered Donald Trump's trials, crypto-boss Sam Bankman-Fried, and Sarah Palin's defamation case against the New York Times. A court sketch from Donald Trump's trial. (Source: Breakfast) ADVERTISEMENT Around 45 years after creating her first piece, she told me it was a career she fell into — almost by accident. "I was always an artist — I was a starving artist, drawing Rembrandt and Vermeer right on the sidewalk with a hat out for money for the 10 years after I graduated college. I didn't know how to make money,' she said. "And then I went to a lecture by another courtroom artist at the Society of Illustrators. And I said 'oh, this looks like so much fun. I'd love to do that. I just don't know if I'm good enough'." A lawyer friend took her to night court – not far from where we chatted – and bombarded the court officers with questions. Where do the artists sit? What do they bring? Eventually they told her to come back in a week, and they'd let her sit with the media. After phoning around – including the new TV startup CNN - she struck gold with NBC. "They said come in and show us what you got – and then they kept calling me and the other stations kept calling me. That's how it all started."
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
P Diddy's alleged victim 'Mia' lays down more allegations as Cassie 'in labour'
It's now halfway through P Diddy's third week in court, with his alleged victim and former assistant 'Mia' set to take to the stand today. Prosecutors have confirmed that they will also be calling a Los Angeles Fire Department investigator, Denote Nash and a Los Angeles Police Department officer to testify. Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 55, is currently facing a number of serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September and strongly denies all allegations made against him. He has been in prison since his arrest, and a number of bail requests have been rejected. On Tuesday, Capricorn Clark, who worked on-and-off as a PA for Diddy for over a decade, broke down in tears on the stand. For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit Cassie Ventura reportedly went into labour on Tuesday after testifying in the sex trafficking trial of her ex P Diddy. The rapper is facing a number of serious charges - including racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie, who is pregnant with her third child, took to the stand last week and according to TMZ, the singer has been rushed to a New York hospital to give birth. Following the jury's departure on Tuesday, the government confirmed that it would be calling an LA Police Department officer, n Los Angeles fire department arson investigator and stylist Deonte Nash to the stand. Diddy's alleged victim and former assistant 'Mia' is also being called to testify. Diddy's defense team raised concerns on Tuesday that call restrictions at his prison do not give them enough time to speak to him after the trial wraps for the day. He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Judge Arun Subramanian said he believes there is a disconnect between the prison and the defence team and he would help come up with a solution. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former PA Capricorn Clark's testimony took longer than expected to wrap up on Tuesday after she broke down in tears during her cross-examination by defense attorney Marc Agnifilo. The jury were excused by Judge Arun Subramanian almost 30 minutes past the usual 3pm finish time. During her time on the stand, Clark testified that Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint and broke into love rival and rapper Kid Cudi's home in a plot to kill him. Kid Cudi - whose legal name is Scott Mescudi - told the court last week about his relationship with Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. He also spoke about an alleged break-in at his LA home, which he believed Combs orchestrated alongside an incident which saw his Porsche damaged by a Molotov cocktail. While she was cross-examined by the defense, Clark cried as she reflected on emails she sent Diddy in 2014 and 2015, pleading for his forgiveness. She said that she was initially fired in 2012 after taking a holiday, but believed Diddy fired her as he was upset over her knowing about Cassie and Kid Cudi's relationship. Capricorn told the court she felt as though she was a "protector" for Diddy as he had nobody other than her looking out for him. "That email is me pleading like, dude let it go," she told the court. She said she was initially hurt because she believed that Cassie wanted her to be fired.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Daily Record
P Diddy trial could last for months as legal expert predicts timeline
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently languishing in a Brooklyn jail as he awaits trial on a series of charges - but how long is the trial expected to last? The trial of P Diddy is underway, with its duration hinging on several factors. The embattled rap tycoon, born Sean Combs, is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, awaiting trial for charges including racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. P Diddy has staunchly refuted all allegations against him, entering a plea of not guilty in court. A legal expert has spoken out to gauge the potential length of the trial, which began yesterday. Given the case's complexity and the multitude of charges and accusations levelled against him, it could take weeks, if not months, to reach a verdict. Jury selection is set to commence on May 5 in New York City, with a provisional start date of May 12 for the trial. Diddy was apprehended in September 2024 following raids on his Miami and Los Angeles residences by federal agents in March. He first faced accusations of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse in a lawsuit lodged by ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2023, which was settled in court after just one day without any admission of guilt, reports the Mirror US. She is expected to testify against him during the trial. Cassie's initial lawsuit paved the way for other alleged victims to step forward, resulting in dozens of civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault filed against the founder of Bad Boy Records since then, in addition to his substantial RICO charge. He has denied all claims in the civil lawsuits. Participation in an organised illegal scheme such as sex or drug trafficking is deemed racketeering under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Statute, or RICO. Diddy is facing RICO charges for "multiple acts of kidnapping," arson, bribery, witness tampering, forced labour, sex trafficking, transportation for the purposes of prostitution and distribution of narcotics, according to indictment documents. As for the duration of the trial, it could potentially extend over weeks, possibly even months. Criminal Defence Solicitor and legal expert Katie McCreath highlights that "this is a heavyweight federal prosecution - RICO, sex trafficking by coercion, and allegations spanning two decades," which may take longer to conclude. "Prosecutors must prove a pattern of criminal conduct within an enterprise, likely relying on multiple victims, digital evidence, and financial trails," she elaborates. "Trials of this nature often run six to twelve weeks, sometimes longer." In terms of high-profile cases that capture public interest, it's difficult to predict. For instance, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's trial lasted seven weeks, while OJ Simpson's murder trial extended over nine months. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Young Thug's RICO case lasted two years, marking one of the longest trials in Georgia's history. There are also several factors that could delay or prolong the trial. For instance, in May 2024, CNN broadcasted surveillance footage from a hotel showing Diddy allegedly assaulting his former partner Cassie back in 2016. Diddy's legal team has since argued that the footage was manipulated by CNN, an accusation they have denied. On Friday April 25, a judge ruled that the footage could be presented at trial. His solicitors filed a motion to exclude, requesting the judge to bar prosecutors from summoning alleged victims, not named in the indictment, to testify, including those who allege they were sexually assaulted by Diddy but are not the alleged victims identified in the indictment. Furthermore, the jury selection process could potentially be prolonged as many potential jurors might be considered biased based on their views on sex and their willingness to view videos containing sexually explicit content. The trial was tentatively scheduled to commence on May 12, 2025.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Huge A-Listers revealed in explosive P Diddy trial as jury selection begins
P Diddy appeared in court on Monday for his ongoing sex trafficking case, which is expected to last up to 10 weeks. The hearing marked the beginning of jury selection ahead of the trial's official start on May 12. Several Hollywood celebrities were named on the opening day of P Diddy's trial on Monday, as jury selection commenced. After spending months in New York's notorious MDC prison, the disgraced 54-year-old media mogul appeared in court to face sex trafficking charges - allegations he denies. During the hearing in Manhattan's federal court in New York, potential jurors were given a list of high-profile celebrities who could be mentioned during the trial. The jury panel also received a "lengthy questionnaire" about their overall knowledge of the case, with several admitting they had followed it through documentaries, news reports and social media, the Mirror reports. One celebrity who was mentioned on the list was Michael B Jordan, who, according to Rolling Stone, previously dated Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Cassie, who was in a decade-long relationship with Diddy - real name Sean Combs - is expected to be the prosecution's key witness after she filed a civil lawsuit against the rapper in 2023. Accusing him of rape and human trafficking, allegations which he denied. Mike Myers, who starred in Austin Powers, was also mentioned during the jury selection, although it is unclear why. However, according to the USA Today there is a scene in one of his Austin Powers films that includes a Diddy joke. Other famous names mentioned were Kanye West, Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child, actress Lauren London - who was the girlfriend of Nipsey Hussle, fatally shot in 2019 - and rapper Kid Cudi. During the opening day of the trial, jurors were also asked "if they watched crime shows, where they gathered their news from, if they had an opinion on Hip-Hop, [if they] had ever experienced a traumatic event, and if they 'believe that wealthy people get away with things that the less wealthy do not.'" Diddy admitted on Monday he was a "little nervous" but according to the Rolling Stone he remained "attentive throughout the selection process, whispering to his counsel on potential jurors he approved or disapproved of." The jury selection process is due to close in a week, with opening statements scheduled for May 12 - while the proceedings are estimated to last eight to 10 weeks. If found guilty of five felony charges - including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution - the Bad Boy star could face a prison sentence ranging from 15 years to life. After turning down an 11th-hour plea deal from prosecutors, Diddy remains confident that the jury being selected will clear him of the serious allegations made against him. The 12 jurors selected are expected to hear disturbing evidence that could put him away for life, including claims he drugged and abused multiple victims during drug-fuelled sex parties known as "freak-offs." He faces multiple charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking through force, fraud or coercion and transporting individuals for the purpose of prostitution. Federal prosecutors in New York claim he "abused, threatened and coerced women" into long, drug-fuelled orgies with male prostitutes that have been dubbed as "freak offs" and even threatened them to stay silent. Diddy denies the claims against him.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Huge A-Listers named in bombshell P Diddy trial as jury selection gets underway
P Diddy appeared in court on Monday for his ongoing sex trafficking case, which may last up to 10 weeks. During the hearing, the jury selection began before the trial itself starts on May 12 A number of Hollywood stars were named on the first day of P Diddy's trial on Monday as jury selection got underway. After months of being locked up in New York's notorious MDC prison, the disgraced media mogul, 54, appeared in court for sex trafficking - which he denies. During the hearing at Manhattan's federal court in New York, a list of high-profile celebrities was handed to potential jurors because they may come up throughout the trial. The panel was given a 'lengthy questionnaire' about their overall knowledge of the case, with several confirming that they obtained information through documentaries, news reports, and social media. Actor Michael B Jordan was mentioned on the list, who, according to Rolling Stone, previously dated Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura. Cassie, who dated Diddy - real name, Sean Combs - for a decade is likely to be the prosecution's star witness after she filed a civil lawsuit against the rapper in 2023, accusing him of rape and human trafficking, which he denied. Austin Powers actor, Mike Myers, was also mentioned during the jury selection. It's unclear why, however, there is a scene in one of his Austin Powers movies that includes a Diddy joke, according to USA Today. Other names mentioned were Kanye West, Michelle Williams from Destiny's child, actress Lauren London – who was the girlfriend of Nipsey Hussle, who was fatally shot in 2019 – and rapper Kid Cudi. During the first day of the trial, jurors were also asked 'if they watched crime shows, where they gathered their news from, if they had an opinion on Hip-Hop, [if they] had ever experienced a traumatic event, and if they 'believe that wealthy people get away with things that the less wealthy do not.'' Diddy admitted he was a 'little nervous today,' in court on Monday, but remained 'attentive throughout the selection process, whispering to his counsel on potential jurors he approved or disapproved of", according to Rolling Stone. Jury selection is expected to wrap up in about a week, with opening statements tentatively scheduled for May 12. The proceedings are estimated to last eight to 10 weeks. If convicted on five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, the Bad Boy star will face 15 years to life in prison. After rejecting an 11th-hour plea deal offer from prosecutors, Diddy believes the jury due for selection will clear him of the devastating accusations made against him. Those 12 people are set to hear shocking evidence that could put him away for life with allegations that he drugged and abused countless victims during drug-fuelled sex parties dubbed 'freak-offs'. He is accused of a number of charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. Federal prosecutors in New York alleged he "abused, threatened and coerced women" into long, drug-fuelled orgies with male prostitutes he called "freak offs" and even threatened them into silence.
