A federal judge denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request for release on $50 million bond while he awaits sentencing on prostitution-related convictions, citing concerns over flight risk and public danger. Though acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, Combs was found guilty on two charges and faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing set for October.
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‘Treme’ Actor Settling Profiling Suit vs. Macy’s
This March 17, 2008 file photo shows actor Rob Brown “Stop-Loss” at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles. Brown, who accused Macy’s of racially profiling minorities as shoplifters is settling his civil rights lawsuit. Brown’s case has been “settled in principle,” Macy’s Inc. said in a statement Friday, July 18, 2014, a federal […]
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NYC Club Plans Tuesday Reopening after Chris Brown & Drake Entourage Brawl
A nightclub that was shuttered after a bottle-tossing fracas sent glass flying amid famous faces has gotten back its liquor license and plans to reopen Tuesday — with plastic cups. The club, Greenhouse, has been closed since shortly after R&B singer Chris Brown and members of rapper Drake’s entourage squared off last month in the […]