5 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to delve into seediest side of rap ‘bad boy’

Hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs once presided like a prince over his White Parties in the Hamptons, attracting A-list celebrities, gossip columnists and photographers.

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15 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing life behind bars as sex trafficking trial to begin next week

Once hailed as a music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs now faces the trial of a lifetime—accused of running a violent sex-trafficking ring that could land him behind bars forever.

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18 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap's 'bad boy'

The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to begin in a New York courtroom

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25 h. ago Diddy faces life behind bars as America’s celebrity trial of the century begins

Once a titan of hip-hop and fashion, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of masterminding a violent sex trafficking ring that has already seen his billionaire career end in disgrace.

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32 h. ago Who are Sean 'Diddy' Combs's daughters as he turns down plea

The rapper’s adult daughters are squarely behind their father despite charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and sexual assault among others

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33 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs childhood trauma exposed by best friend as disgraced mogul's sex trafficking trial looms

Diddy's neighbors from his time living in Mount Vernon, New York claim his mom Janice Combs threw 'wild' parties that may have been the catalyst for his 'freak off' romps later in life.

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34 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs childhood traumas revealed by longtime friend as disgraced mogul's sex trafficking trial looms

Diddy's neighbors from his time living in Mount Vernon, New York claim his mom Janice Combs threw 'wild' parties that may have been the catalyst for his 'freak off' romps later in life.

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55 h. ago I’m considering dating again. Should I stop having sex with my ex?

This may be the best sex of your life thus far, says advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but does that mean it’s the best sex can possibly be?Read more Leading questionsShould I stop having sex with my ex? I recently broke up with someone who is fantastic in bed, and good at the fun stuff, but utterly incompatible with me as a partner. There was a lot of pain involved in finding this out.I’m considering dating again, but haven’t managed to stop having sex with this person – it’s the best sex I’ve ever had, and we have agreed to be friends with benefits. Should I stop? Will it impede my progress in moving on to potential new partners? I don’t have any desire to rekindle a deeper relationship, but don’t want to give up the fun bits that bring me so much pleasure and joy. I’ve never done anything like this before – uncharted territory for me. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago I’m considering dating again. Should I stop having sex with my ex? | Leading questions

This may be the best sex of your life thus far, says advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but does that mean it’s the best sex can possibly be?Read more Leading questionsShould I stop having sex with my ex? I recently broke up with someone who is fantastic in bed, and good at the fun stuff, but utterly incompatible with me as a partner. There was a lot of pain involved in finding this out.I’m considering dating again, but haven’t managed to stop having sex with this person – it’s the best sex I’ve ever had, and we have agreed to be friends with benefits. Should I stop? Will it impede my progress in moving on to potential new partners? I don’t have any desire to rekindle a deeper relationship, but don’t want to give up the fun bits that bring me so much pleasure and joy. I’ve never done anything like this before – uncharted territory for me. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Prince Harry, Jay Z and Usher: All of the celebrities pictured partying with Diddy over the years

It used to be a badge of honour to attend one of P Diddy’s famous parties. Now that the rap mogul is facing a criminal trial for sex trafficking on May 5, it’s quite the opposite

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3 d. ago Sycamore Gap trial: Video of alleged moment tree cut down shown to jurors

The mobile phone footage was played in Newcastle Crown Court at the trial of the two men accused of felling the world-famous tree

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8 d. ago Jurors can see video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating Cassie at hotel in 2016, judge rules

A judge says prosecutors at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming federal sex trafficking trial can show jurors video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway

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8 d. ago Want to beat authoritarianism? Look to Latin America | Greg Grandin

The region has grappled with dictatorships, coups and inequality. But its democratic spirit remains vital – and offers a lesson for the USInspiration on how to beat back authoritarianism is in short supply, but those searching for hope in these dark times might consider Latin America.It’s not the first place that comes to mind when thinking about democracy, associated as it is with coups, death squads, dictatorships, inequality, drug violence and now a country, El Salvador, offering itself up to Donald Trump as an offshore prison colony for deportees. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Who are Sean 'Diddy' Combs' daughters and what have they said about him as his trial nears?

The rapper’s adult daughters are squarely behind their father despite charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and sexual assault among others

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1 week ago BBC presenter Yinka Bokinni reveals true horror of filming new P. Diddy documentary

BBC presenter Yinka Bokinni is fronting a powerful new documentary, P Diddy: The Rise And Fall, diving deep into the meteoric rise - and sudden unraveling - of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs

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1 week ago Filming Sean Combs documentary ’emotional and difficult’ – BBC presenter Bokinni

The US rapper denies sex trafficking allegations against him.

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1 week ago The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groupsThe meaning of “woman” and “female” in the Equality Act has become one of the most contested questions of recent years. Last week the supreme court settled it, in a landmark legal judgment that affirms the rights of women to the same level of legal protection afforded to other groups.The Equality Act protects people against discrimination on the basis of nine protected characteristics, including their sex, race, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The question at stake was whether “sex” means someone’s biological sex, or their “certificated sex”; in other words, should those who are male but who have a gender recognition certificate (GRC) be treated as a woman under equalities law? Continue reading...

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1 week ago Emma Caldwell killer let off hook due to 'police bias' ex cop claims

A new documentary examines the 2005 death of the Glasgow sex worker and questions why it took nearly two decades to bring her killer Iain Packer to justice.

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2 w. ago 'My daughter Sally Anne Bowman was killed by depraved rapist after huge police mistake'

A new probe in Australia reveals cops stopped and questioned Mark Dixie over a sex attack six years before Sally Anne's murder - but let him loose when his victim could not positively ID him

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2 w. ago Celtic fan who spiralled into gangs, drugs and prison opens up on cycle of violence

"I want to help break the cycle and show people that you can change your life no matter how dark it has gotten.”

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