In Court - Page 39

June 18

Diddy's defense team signals shift in trial strategy as prosecutors wrap up: expert

Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial plan to rest their case this week, and the defense reduced its timeline from two weeks to 2-5 days in the high-profile racketeering case.

June 17

Illinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse case

Teacher Christina Formella faces felony charges, including sexual assault and grooming, after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a student about 50 times.

June 17

Judge fires warning shot in Diddy trial as juror drama intensifies

Judge Arun Subramanian gave Diddy's defense and the prosecution a warning after the trial's gag order was violated. Juror issues plagued the trial going into the sixth week of testimony.

June 17

R. Kelly hospitalized after near-fatal overdose in prison, attorney claims it was plot to kill him

Disgraced singer R. Kelly overdosed in prison after allegedly receiving excessive medication, requiring two days of hospitalization while serving a 30-year sentence.

June 17

Diddy jury problem could have been 'completely avoided' with one measure, expert says

Legal experts discuss issues in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial as one juror is dismissed and another faces scrutiny, with continued testimony from key witnesses.

June 16

Matthew Perry doctor agrees to plead guilty on four counts in connection to star's death

Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to a plea deal Monday in connection to the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry who died in October 2023 of an overdose.

June 16

Diddy trial jury in disarray as defense seeks to boot another juror

Juror issues continue in Diddy's federal trial as second juror faces possible removal. Jury was also shown text messages revealing rapper's former chief of staff knew about alleged abuse.

June 16

Diddy's ex-girlfriend's explosive testimony could have been 'puzzling' to jury: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend completed her testimony during the fifth week of the rapper's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jane's testimony featured bombshell claims.

June 15

Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan name-dropped in Diddy's trial as prosecution nears end of testimony

Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial mentioned Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Shaq as nicknames used during alleged "hotel nights" while his ex-girlfriend detailed drug-fueled encounters.

June 13

Blake Lively seeks protective order against Justin Baldoni's team over Taylor Swift communications

Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of using Taylor Swift as "a PR tactic" in their legal battle after Swift was subpoenaed as a witness in the dispute.