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Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The explosive takeaways from day one of Diddy jury selection as blockbuster trial begins
The first day of jury selection in the long awaited trial of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs did not disappoint - and has set the scene for a blockbuster of a court case. In Monday's episode of Daily Mail's The Trial of Diddy podcast, we break down all the highlights from Manhattan federal court. The celebrity names that could come up included actors Mike Myers, Michael B. Jordan and Lauren London. Some other famous names in the music industry were also revealed, including Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, producer Dallas Austin and choreographer Laurieann Gibson. While not all celebrities who were named on the list will be called to testify, jurors were asked if they knew or had any connections to the potential star-studded line up. 'I think it's going to be a long, slow process this week, but remember all of the jurors already know what case they are here for because they have already filled out the written questionnaires,' said Renato Stabile, jury selection specialist and managing director at New York-based Dubin Research & Consulting. 'That is unusual. Everyone has had plenty of time to think about whether or not they want to be on this jury. The Trial of Diddy: The No.1 True Crime podcast is back, covering all of the most shocking details from the Diddy case. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 'If they don't want to be here, they will walk in with excuses already formulated. If they do want to be here, they will be sure to tell the court that they can be fair and impartial.' In a prior Trial of Diddy episode, Stabile also discussed how jury consultants such as himself are hired to identify 'stealth jurors' — individuals who purposely try to get on a jury for other purposes, such as writing a book once the trial ends. Combs' attorneys also added a 'secret weapon' to the defense team — famed jury consultant Linda Moreno, confirmed exclusively. Moreno is best known for consulting on high-profile terrorism cases, including the 2005 trial of Sami Al-Arian, a Florida college professor indicted on charges under the Patriot Act. Moreno was instrumental in picking the jury that ended up acquitting Al-Arian on 8 counts and deadlocking on the remaining 9 counts. Moreno's skills at dissecting jurors' backgrounds could be an essential key for picking a jury. On Monday, US District Court Arun Judge Subramanian also announced jurors will not be sequestered during this 10-week trial. Stabile told he is not surprised at that decision. 'Sequestration is really reserved where there a credible threats of violence, or jury tampering. 'This happened years ago with the OJ Simpson trial. Sequestration is very usually because given the jury is already going to be anonymous, the court fells that is sufficient protection. He added, 'You also have to keep in mind that if you tell jurors that you will be sequestered for 10 weeks, most people will want to drop out. People have lives and it's an incredible burden to sequester a jury.' Combs also made an appearance, but not dressed in the usual jail garb. On Monday, he was dressed in a 'preppy look' with gray pants, a navy crewneck and a sweater over his crisp white shirt. While Combs is facing potential jurors, his peers in the music and entertainment world are across town preparing for the annual Met Gala ball — an event the Bad Boy mogul attended regularly in prior years with former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. 'I guarantee you that if Diddy wasn't in court right now behind bars, he would be one of the co-chairs of the MET Gala,' said Trial of Diddy co-host Kayla Brantley. 'You have Louis Hamilton, you have LeBron James. Lots of successful Black men because the theme this year is 'tailoring black style, the black dandy style.' So this really would be Diddy's time to shine.' Ventura, who is one of the alleged victims in the criminal complaint, is expected to be one of the prosecution's key witnesses in the trial.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WNBA Prospect Sedona Prince Goes Undrafted Amid Explosive Allegations
Instagram | Sedona Prince Sedona Prince, a former standout at Texas Christian University and once a projected WNBA pick, went undrafted Monday night in what many are calling a dramatic fall from grace. The 6-foot-7 center, who had been expected to go as early as the late first round, was not among the 38 players selected, nor was she invited to attend the draft in person. Advertisement The snub comes as Sedona Prince faces growing controversy tied to multiple allegations of abuse, claims she has continuously denied. TikTok Series Sparks Backlash Against Sedona Prince Much of the recent backlash stems from a viral 10-part TikTok series posted by influencer Olivia Stabile, who recounted the turbulent end to their relationship. The series, titled 'Who the F-ck Did I Take To Mexico?', chronicled a birthday trip Stabile had planned for Prince in 2024 that allegedly turned chaotic. According to Stabile, the couple broke up during the vacation after a series of alarming events, including an incident where Prince allegedly pushed her off a moving ATV and left her alone in the jungle in the middle of the night. Stabile also claimed Prince warned her against discussing their split publicly, threatening legal action if she went online. Advertisement 'I've taken the time to try and stay silent, protect someone's peace who has done nothing but disturb my own,' Stabile said. 'But then when I get a text message by the same person telling me that what I have been posting online has been tarnishing the love that we shared, that it's disturbing their healing journey… What are you healing from? I'm the one who's having to re-learn how to love.' This isn't the first time one of Prince's exes has gone public. More Allegations Surface As Sedona's Past Relationship Draws Parallels Instagram | Sedona-Prince Prior to dating Stabile, Prince was in a relationship with fellow TikToker Rylee LeGlue, who later claimed Prince had been unfaithful. Advertisement After Stabile's posts began circulating, LeGlue weighed in by commenting, 'Truly glad she made it out. Very parallel. The behaviors/words/actions. Very triggering. Very scary. She wasn't exaggerating a single part. I don't want to insert myself any more than that luv u mwah.' As the videos gained traction, a petition was launched by user Leah Cole, calling for TCU to cut ties with the athlete. 'As an individual who has personally experienced the deep pain caused by abuse, it breaks my heart to see a known domestic abuser maintain a place of respect within our society, essentially being shielded by a reputable university,' Cole wrote. 'We firmly believe that allegations of such grave misconduct should be taken seriously and addressed urgently.' Sedona Prince Denies Abuse Claims These latest claims followed a February report from The Washington Post detailing a domestic dispute between Prince and a former partner. Advertisement The two women filed reports against each other after a physical altercation, with both sustaining minor injuries, according to police. No charges were filed. In response, Prince took to social media to publicly deny all abuse claims, saying, 'I have never abused anybody in my life. That's not who I am, that's not what I do, that's not what I stand for.' Sedona Prince Accused Of 2019 Assault In Locked Car Incident Instagram | Sedona Prince Additional allegations surfaced, including one from Alyssa Jimmie, who claimed Prince sexually assaulted her in 2019 after refusing to let her out of a locked car. Another unnamed woman alleged Prince forced a kiss and non-consensual sexual contact following a date in 2022. Advertisement That lawsuit was later withdrawn. Attorney Slams Accusers, Defends Sedona Prince Ahead Of Draft Snub Despite the social media firestorm, Prince's attorney insists the claims have no legal standing. 'Sedona has not been charged with a crime or found guilty of any wrongdoing,' her lawyer, A. Boone Almanza, told ESPN ahead of the draft. 'Rather, she has been convicted on social media by people who have attempted to use their relationship with Sedona to attract followers and to build their influencer careers and settle grudges. To the extent she has made any mistakes different from other young people in their early dating life, it was solely the decision to be on TikTok.' Advertisement Though she remains unsigned, there's still a possibility that Prince could earn a tryout or play professionally overseas. Still, the cloud of controversy hanging over her name continues to spark heated debate and could have long-lasting consequences for her future in the sport. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the topics discussed in this story, support is available. Call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daughter of 9/11 victim slams Etsy over crass shirt showing plane-shaped Garfield flying into lasagna towers: ‘Have some humanity'
The daughter of a 9/11 victim slammed online marketplace Etsy after she saw a targeted T-shirt ad showing comic cat Garfield flying head-first into two towers made of lasagna — a shocking reference to the terrorist attack on New York City more than two decades ago. Amy Stabile — whose father, Herman Broghammer, died during the 2001 tragedy — had been scrolling through Facebook when she came across the tasteless ad featuring a plane-shaped Garfield, which sold T-shirts bearing the design, she told Fox 5 New York. The shirt shows the famed orange tabby with his paws spread like wings as he careens into the two upright pans of lasagna — with the caption, '9/11? Yea! I'll take 911 … orders of lasagna!' 'I just couldn't believe my eyes,' Stabile told Fox 5. 'When I saw Garfield — I didn't even understand how it goes together. 'There are so many things you could put on a T-shirt,' she continued. 'Why this? You feel so crushed that someone, anyone, could think that the loss of these lives is funny.' The five-star seller marketing the garments — NellisNestStore of Australia — describes itself as a place that sells 'Silly Merch for Silly Dudes.' But apparently, it realized the shirts weren't all that silly — they'd been pulled off the website as of Saturday, according to People. Etsy's own policies bar items that promote, support or glorify hatred and violence. Etsy didn't respond to the magazine's request for comment, but a spokesperson told Fox 5 that the marketplace will make sure the T-shirts don't end up in ads. However, it won't demand their removal since humor is subjective, the rep added. But it still stings for Stabile, who says the selling platform should have stricter content policies. 'Maybe it's time to start creating policies where this goes against your company policies. You're making money [off] terrorism. Where are these companies? Stand up for the families of 9/11 and do something about this,' she said. 'At some point you want to say, 'Have some humanity and think about how you're making your money.' Broghammer, 58, who worked in insurance, had been attending a meeting on the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's south tower when he died during the terror attack, according to his obituary.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
9/11 Victim's Daughter Slams Etsy for Selling Garfield T-Shirt Making Light of the Tragedy: ‘Couldn't Believe My Eyes'
The daughter of a 9/11 victim is criticizing Etsy after she said she received targeted advertisements from the online marketplace that showed an upsetting image spoofing the 2001 tragedy. Amy Stabile told Fox 5 New York that she had been scrolling through Facebook when she saw an Etsy ad for T-shirts with a 9/11-themed design of Garfield and New York City's World Trade Center Twin Towers. The shirts depicted Garfield in the shape of an airplane flying into the character's favorite food — lasagna — in the shape of the towers. The shirt read, '9/11? Yeah! I'll take 911 … orders of lasagna!' Nearly 3,000 people were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, after terrorists hijacked planes and flew them into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. Stabile's dad, Herman Broghammer, died in the attacks that day. Related: Touching 9/11 Tributes Made Over the Years by Survivors and Those Who've Lost Loved Ones 'I just couldn't believe my eyes,' Stabile recalled to Fox 5 New York after seeing the shirts online. 'Thousands of lives were murdered [in the 9/11 incident].' "When I saw Garfield — I didn't even understand how it goes together," she continued. "There are so many things you could put on a T-shirt. Why this? You feel so crushed that someone, anyone, could think that the loss of these lives is funny.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The seller of the T-shirts, NelliesNestStore, is based in Australia, though they ship out of North Carolina, Fox 5 New York reported. The store's profile reads, "Silly Merch for Silly Dudes" and boasts a five-star rating. The seller has since taken the T-shirts down from the website as of Saturday, March 22. PEOPLE has reached out to Etsy for comment on the incident. Related: 9/11 Firefighter's Daughter Says Helping Kids Is How She Honors Her 'Father's Legacy' — and Heals (Exclusive) According to Etsy's current policies, items that 'promote, support or glorify hatred' or 'violence' are prohibited from the site. A spokesperson for the company told Fox 5 New York that humor is subjective and that the platform did not plan to remove the items. A spokesperson also told the outlet that it would take a closer look to make sure that the T-shirts depicting Garfield and 9/11 didn't end up in ads. Stabile, meanwhile, is calling for stricter policies on the market selling platform. She told Fox 5 New York: "Maybe it's time to start creating policies where this goes against your company policies. You're making money [off] terrorism. Where are these companies? Stand up for the families of 9/11 and do something about this." 'At some point you want to say, 'Have some humanity and think about how you're making your money,' " she added. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republicans advance strict online porn age verification bill amid privacy concerns
Photo via Getty Images A Republican-backed proposal to require Arizonans to prove they are at least 18 years old before accessing online pornography moved forward Wednesday morning. That verification could be done either by submitting a government-issued ID to the website operator or using an age-verification system that relies on private 'transactional data.' The bill, run by freshman Republican lawmaker Nick Kupper, R-Surprise, is similar to legislation Republicans have pushed in previous years that failed to gain support due to constitutional concerns. Kupper's House Bill 2112 is also similar to efforts seen in other states, such as Louisiana and Texas, and he cited Texas' law as the inspiration for his legislation. Lobbyists representing the adult entertainment industry and the American Civil Liberties Union voiced concerns that the bill's language could loop in non-pornographic material and would do little to prevent children from seeing pornographic content. 'There is a giant internet. There is social media, there are websites that are outside the compliance of the United States that have grown exponentially,' Mike Stabile, director of public policy for the Free Speech Coalition, a trade organization that represents the adult entertainment industry, told the House Judiciary Committee. The result of laws in states that have already implemented similar laws, Stabile said, is that traffic has moved away from sites that aim to comply to illegal sites that often are hosted outside of the United States — and sometimes host illegal content, such as child pornography. Stabile said that the industry has been advocating for device-level solutions that are also backed by organizations such as the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which has also voiced concerns with laws like the one Kupper has proposed. But Kupper disagreed, saying that device-level age verification methods 'puts the onus on the parent' and isn't as good as his 'one size fits all' approach. 'We are seeing a game of Whac-a-Mole,' Stabile said of states that have implemented age verification. Website operators are working to block IP addresses in those states, though the use of virtual private networks have soared in states where these laws are implemented and more illicit sites are growing in popularity. 'So, it really isn't doing anything to protect minors,' he explained. Kupper refuted that assessment and said that an 'entrepreneurial' minor could likely get around the age verification system, though he doubted that it would happen. 'The vast majority of minors are not going to be computer geniuses and get around this,' Kupper said. But advocates were concerned about more than just how kids might bypass the law. Marilyn Rodriguez, a lobbyist representing the ACLU, said the bill is tantamount to 'government censorship' and could lead to minors being blocked from accessing sites that have information about sex, but aren't pornographic. Rodriguez said websites dedicated to HIV/AIDS, sex education and the LGBTQ community could face challenges under the law. The first draft of the bill required the attorney general to investigate instances of the law being broken, but an amendment removed that language and instead allows for private citizens to bring a claim to court for violations. The ACLU also voiced concerns over privacy, which Republicans on the panel tried to address by amending it to say that websites cannot keep the data or allow it to be transmitted to any government body. This isn't Arizona's first time trying to change state law to keep juveniles from accessing online pornography. In 2000, lawmakers extended the 'harmful to minors' statute to include the internet, but it was later struck down as unconstitutional. 'My wife and I, we have parental rights to their devices. We oversee their devices,' Rep. Lupe Contreras, D-Cashion, said of his kids' access to the internet when voting no on the bill. 'I would hope that most would do that.' The bill passed out of the committee along party lines, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats opposing. The bill heads next to the full House of Representatives for consideration. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
