3 d. ago Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper's defense played 'high stakes poker': legal expert

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jurors deadlocked on racketeering charge while reaching verdict on four counts, as experts explain the complexity of RICO charges in the sex crimes case.

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3 d. ago How Prosecutors Have Charged Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs With Racketeering Conspiracy

Prosecutors aimed to show jurors that Sean Combs ran a criminal enterprise responsible for years of sex-trafficking, drug distribution and other crimes.

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3 d. ago U.S. sentences man to life in prison for sex crimes committed against children in Colombia

U.S. sentences man to life in prison for sex crimes committed against children in Colombia  Latin America Reports

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6 d. ago Diddy 'might be cooked' on key sex crime as jury prepares to deliberate, expert says

Diddy faced an uncertain verdict as his sex trafficking and racketeering trial concludes with experts divided on prosecution's case strength against the rapper's defense strategy.

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9 d. ago Diddy prosecutors argue rapper used inner circle, money to cover up alleged sex crimes in closing arguments

Closing arguments by the prosecution in Diddy's trial highlighted claims the rapper used power and fear to force women into sex acts, allegedly believing his fame put him above the law.

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9 d. ago Diddy prosecution's move could 'damage' credibility with jury, expert warns

Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial streamlined charges by removing kidnapping, arson and sex trafficking allegations, which may affect a RICO conviction.

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1 week ago Diddy defense's courtroom strategy is a 'calculated risk': expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team decided not to call witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, a strategy experts say hinges on reasonable doubt and avoiding potential damaging testimony.

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1 week ago Diddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team will present evidence without witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, while prosecutors showed jurors graphic "freak off" videos.

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1 week ago Missing witnesses and lingering questions plague prosecution as Diddy trial nears conclusion: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial nears conclusion as prosecution wraps up case after six weeks of testimony, with defense expected to rest by Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Fired Special Ed Teacher, Coach Charged with Dozens of Sex Crimes Against Student

A fired suburban Chicago special ed teacher appeared in court this week to be charged with 55 sex crimes and also made another appearance -- in her high school’s yearbook. The post Fired Special Ed Teacher, Coach Charged with Dozens of Sex Crimes Against Student — but Still Makes Yearbook appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Kristi Noem Showcases 'Worst of the Worst' Illegals Arrested: 12 Different Sex Offenses Against Children

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted some of the illegal immigrants detained by immigration enforcement over the past several days, showcasing their crimes which include "12 different sex offenses against children." The post Kristi Noem Showcases ‘Worst of the Worst’ Illegals Arrested: 12 Different Sex Offenses Against Children appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago New York Prosecutors to Retry Harvey Weinstein for Rape Following Conviction, Threats to Jury Foreperson

June 12 (UPI) — Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein won’t serve time on a third-degree rape charge after a mistrial was declared on Thursday, but he likely could be tried again. The post New York Prosecutors to Retry Harvey Weinstein for Rape Following Conviction, Threats to Jury Foreperson appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Inside the Jury Room at the Weinstein Trial, Rancor and Recrimination

As the panelists deliberated over whether the former Hollywood mogul should be convicted of sex crimes for a second time in Manhattan, accusations began to fly.

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3 w. ago Judge Declares Mistrial on Final Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge After Heated Jury Deliberations

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Harvey Weinstein ’s sex crimes case declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberating. The post Judge Declares Mistrial on Final Harvey Weinstein Rape Charge After Heated Jury Deliberations appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Harvey Weinstein Retrial: Judge Declares Mistrial on Final Sex Crime Charge

The jury had earlier convicted Harvey Weinstein of one felony sex crime, but jury deliberations had devolved into threats and yelling.

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3 w. ago Harvey Weinstein case ends in mistrial on remaining charge as jury breaks down

A judge declared a mistrial on the remaining charge in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberations following a partial verdict.

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3 w. ago After a Wild Day in Court, Weinstein Jurors Will Resume Deliberations

On Wednesday, the jury convicted Harvey Weinstein of one felony sex crime. The judge sent jurors home to cool off after their discussions devolved into threats and yelling.

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3 w. ago Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in New York Sex Crimes Retrial

The conviction, on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act, was handed down in a mixed verdict that acquitted Harvey Weinstein of a second count of the same crime.

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3 w. ago Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors — but also to Weinstein — in the landmark case. The post Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault in New York retrial

Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault in New York retrial  The Washington Post

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