A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling that Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics in “Not Like Us” — which accused Drake of being a pedophile — were protected opinion, not factual claims. The judge described the case as part of “the most infamous rap battle in the genre’s history,” ending Drake’s attempt to claim damages for harm to his reputation and brand.
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Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
A jury has reached a verdict on four of five charges in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs but remains deadlocked on the most serious charge: racketeering conspiracy. Judge Arun Subramanian declined to accept a partial verdict and instructed the jury to continue deliberating on the unresolved count, which carries the potential for a life sentence if Combs is convicted.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next week
Sean “Diddy” Combs is unlikely to testify in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, with his defense expected to conclude within days and the jury possibly beginning deliberations next week. The trial, marked by explicit testimony and video evidence from former partners, hinges on whether the encounters were consensual or coerced, as prosecutors and defense attorneys present starkly opposing narratives.
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Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader’s assassination
Three daughters of Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, NYPD, and others, alleging their involvement in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader and their failure to prevent the killing.
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Second judge refuses to grant home release to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was denied bail by U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter, who ruled that the government had proven by clear and convincing evidence that no amount of bail could guarantee his absence from witness tampering.