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Janelle Griffith

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Latest from Janelle Griffith

How Cassie Ventura's lawsuit laid the groundwork for Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering charges

Here’s a look at what preceded the legal inquiry into Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the most prominent figures in the music industry

One more charge each of sex trafficking and prostitution filed against Sean Combs

Federal prosecutors in New York have added two charges of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution to their indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Sean Combs' attorneys seek to block psychologist from testifying at May trial

Lawyers for Sean Combs have asked a judge to prevent a clinical psychologist from testifying as an expert witness for the prosecution at his upcoming trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, arguing that her “testimony is advocacy masquerading as expertise” and “should be excluded in its entirety.”
12d ago

Family of woman strangled during overnight prison visit calls for suspending them

The family of a woman who was strangled last year on an overnight visit with her husband at a California prison said Wednesday that such visits should be suspended until officials can figure out how to prevent similar tragedies.
14d ago

Racketeering claims against Sean Combs dismissed in producer's sexual assault lawsuit

A federal judge in New York has dismissed racketeering allegations against Sean Combs in a $30 million sexual assault and harassment lawsuit brought by a producer who worked on his most recent album.
14d ago

Second woman is strangled during an overnight visit at California prison

The family of a woman who died of strangulation during an overnight visit with her husband at a California prison is questioning why a man convicted of murdering four people was allowed to have family visits.
18d ago

Former NBA player and coach claims sex abuse by Indiana University team doctor

Former NBA player Butch Carter says in an amended lawsuit that he was sexually abused by the Indiana University basketball team doctor when he was on the squad.

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As retailers drop DEI, some Black customers drop them

As retailers like Target and Amazon announce plans to scale back or cut DEI programs in their businesses, Black customers are rethinking where they spend their cash.
20d ago

Minnesota state senator is accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution

A Minnesota state senator is facing calls to resign after he was arrested and accused of arranging to solicit a teenage girl for prostitution.
20d ago

Woman linked to death of Telemundo Super Bowl reporter to be charged with murder

The Louisiana woman accused of theft and fraud in connection with the death of a Super Bowl reporter near New Orleans last month will also be charged with second-degree murder, authorities said Tuesday.
25d ago

Connecticut's 'lax' homeschooling rules could have aided boy's abuse, some education advocates say

After a Connecticut woman was accused of holding her stepson captive for two decades, education advocates said the state’s largely unregulated homeschooling system could allow abusive parents to keep their children from public view with no protective oversight.