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Yahoo
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- Entertainment
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Diddy Asks Judge to Strike Kid Cudi Car Explosion Claims From the Record Amid Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team is seeking to strike Kid Cudi's claims about a 2012 car explosion — and Diddy's alleged involvement — from the record amid the disgraced star's ongoing sex trafficking trial. (Diddy has denied all the charges against him.) TMZ and People reported on Monday, May 26, that Diddy's team filed court documents to have a portion of Cudi's testimony struck, claiming that the "Day 'n' Nite" rapper's allegations about the 2012 incident were 'mere speculation' and posed 'significant dangers of unfair prejudice.' Diddy's team said a "witness generally cannot testify that in his opinion, a declarant was lying when making a statement,' referring to Cudi's claims on the stand last week that Diddy 'was lying' when he denied involvement in the explosion of his Porsche vehicle during a meeting in Los Angeles. Cudi — real name Scott Mescudi — took the stand during Diddy's ongoing trial on Thursday, May 22, and discussed his relationship with Diddy's ex and fellow trial witness, Cassie, with whom he had a relationship in 2011 while she and Diddy were on a break. (Diddy and Cassie dated on and off from 2007 to 2018.) A Complete Timeline of All the Allegations in the Diddy Trial: Freak Offs, Kid Cudi's Car and More Cudi said that in 2012, after he and Cassie had broken up, his dog sitter called him to tell him that his car was on fire. "The top of my Porsche was cut open and that's where they inserted the Molotov cocktail,' he testified. Following the car incident, Cudi alleged that he met up with Diddy at the Soho House in Los Angeles. 'Sean Combs was standing there with his hands behind his back like a Marvel supervillain,' Cudi claimed, adding that his fellow rapper said they were 'homies' and said he didn't understand why Cudi would date Cassie. 'He kept offering me water. It was weird that he was so calm,' Cudi continued, noting that he found Diddy's demeanor 'off-putting.' When Cudi asked him about the car, Diddy allegedly gave him a 'very cold stare' and replied, 'I don't know what you're talking about.' Years later, the two men had a second meeting at Soho House, where Diddy allegedly told Cudi he was sorry for the past. 'Man, I just want to apologize for everything, all that bulls***,' Cudi recalled Diddy saying, adding that the Sean John founder brought one of his daughters to the meeting. Why Kid Cudi's Dog Is a Point of Contention at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial 'After that apology, I kind of came to peace with all of it,' Cudi told the court. 'That's the last thing I was expecting to get.' In her own trial testimony earlier in May, Cassie claimed that Diddy found out about her romance with Cudi in 2011 when he searched through her emails during a 'freak off' and found a correspondence between her and Cudi's team about bringing a toiletry bag to a house. Cassie alleged that Diddy subsequently lunged at her with a 'wine bottle opener.' Cassie also claimed that Diddy threatened to blow up Cudi's car and wanted Cudi's friends to be there to witness it. Diddy is currently on trial on charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and denied all of the allegations against him.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Terror in Palm Springs as one person dies and four are injured in car blast near fertility clinic
Firefighters are responding to a powerful 'car explosion' at a building in Palm Springs that injured four people and killed one on Saturday in an incident the FBI called an 'intentional act of terrorism'. The blast occurred shortly before 11am at the American Reproductive Centers on North Indian Canyon Drive, and it was felt up to two miles away. Authorities did not confirmed whether the explosion was accidental or intentional, but Lt William Hutchinson told The Desert Sun that there appeared to be at least one fatality, and 'everything is in question'. Act of 'terrorism': The blast occurred at around 11am on North Indian Canyon Drive Multiple witnesses reported hearing a loud boom, and dramatic videos shared on social media showed the explosion had shattered windows of a nearby liquor store. NBC Palm Springs described the incident as a 'car explosion', although officials were yet to confirm the cause or release additional details. California Attorney Bilal 'Bill' Essayli said on X that his office was aware of the Palm Springs explosion and confirmed the FBI's on the scene investigating whether it was an intentional act, with more details to be released once confirmed. Governor Gavin Newsom's been briefed on the blast, according to a statement from his office: 'The state, through [California Governor's Office of Emergency Services] is coordinating with local and federal authorities to support the response.' Dr Maher Abdallah of the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic confirmed to The Associated Press that his facility was among the properties damaged in the blast. He said all staff members were safe and accounted for. The explosion impacted the office area used for patient consultations but did not harm the IVF laboratory or any of the stored embryos. 'I really have no clue what happened,' Abdallah said. 'Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients.' The FBI told reporters that the person killed was close to the vehicle that had been blown to pieces outside the clinic. Graphic images from the scene seem to show charred human remains. Palm Springs police and fire services urged residents to avoid the area so emergency crews could continue to manage the scene. Witness videos: Multiple observers reported hearing a loud boom, and dramatic clips shared on social media showed how the blast shattered nearby windows The explosion occurred near to but not on the grounds of Palm Springs' main hospital Desert Regional Medical Center, according to a spokesperson. American Reproductive Centers offered fertility treatments but did not perform abortions. According to its website, the building housed the Coachella Valley's first and only full-service fertility clinic and in vitro fertilization lab. The hospital remained fully operational, according to spokesperson Rich Ramhoff. Nearby resident Matt Spencer told The Desert Sun that he was at home in his apartment just 200 yards away when the explosion happened. When Spencer walked over to the center, he was stunned by the destruction and disturbed by what looked like body parts scattered at close quarters.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 4 hurt in Palm Springs car explosion deemed ‘act of terrorism' by FBI
One person is dead after a car exploded outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, Saturday in what officials said was an "intentional act of terrorism."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FBI Launch Terror Probe Over Deadly Fertility Clinic Bombing
A terror probe is underway after a car explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, left at least one person dead and five injured. The explosion occurred at 11 a.m. local time on Saturday outside an American Reproductive Center on North Indian Canyon Drive, less than a mile from downtown Palm Springs. The make and model of the car is unclear, as all that was left of the vehicle following the explosion was an axle. Authorities do not know how the victim was connected to the blast, and are not aware of a motive at this time, although they are describing it as an 'intentional act of violence.' According to their website, the clinic offers a range of fertility services, including egg freezing, IVF, and genetic testing. Dr. Maher Abdallah, who runs the clinic, confirmed to the Associated Press that the building was damaged, but that all of his staff were safe and accounted for. The IVF lab and all embryos stored there were unharmed, with the clinic's office space bearing the brunt of the damage. Dr. Abdallah told the news agency, 'I really have no clue what happened. Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients.' Responders to the scene included police, firefighters, and medical crews, while Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte said that FBI officials were also on-site. A public affairs specialist from the agency confirmed that investigators, bomb technicians, and an Evidence Response Team were at the scene. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also sent field agents and specialists. In a post made to Facebook, Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Milles said that some buildings in the blast field, which extends for several blocks, were 'damaged severely.' According to eyewitnesses, nearby buildings—including a medical center, a liquor store, and a pancake house—had their windows blown out, and a nearby hotel had its doors blown off. One local who spoke to The New York Times said of the explosion, 'My initial response was earthquake, but in a split second I realized it was too intense. The whole house rattled and then the glass in the door I saw flexing.' Mills said that the explosion appears to be an isolated incident, and thanked community members for their patience as the investigation continues.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 5 injured by ‘intentional' Palm Springs, Calif., car explosion
May 17 (UPI) -- A car explosion killed one and injured five in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday morning during what local police are calling an "intentional act." The explosion happened in a parking lot at 1199 N. Indian Canyon about 11 a.m. and damaged several buildings, Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said in a Facebook post. "The blast appears to be an intentional act of violence," Mills said. "The blast field extends for blocks with several buildings damaged - some severely." Mills said the "incident appears to be isolated," and FBI investigators are on the scene. The identity of the deceased person is unknown. The FBI's Los Angeles field office confirmed it is investigating the explosion. "FBI assets being deployed include investigators, bomb technicians and an evidence response team," the FBI Los Angeles said in a post on X. Several medical facilities are located within and near the blast area, including the Desert Regional Medical Center, NBC News reported. Some windows were damaged at the medical center in a medical office building that was facing the explosion, hospital spokesman Rich Ramhoff told the Desert Sun. Although it is open and fully operational, access is limited due to the police response. Hospital officials ask visitors to stay away until full access is restored on local streets. An American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic is located near where the car was parked when it exploded, but none of its employees were injured. ARC officials said no damage occurred to the eggs, embryos and reproductive materials at the fertility clinic. "We are heavily conducting a complete safety inspection and have confirmed that our operations and sensitive medical areas were not impacted by the blast," ARC officials said in a Facebook post. The fertility clinic will be open and fully operational on Monday morning with staff available to address any concerns its clients might have. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the explosion, his press office said in a social media post. The state is working with the FBI and local police to support the response to the car explosion.
