Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

HOUSTON — An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month. Buzbee described the victims as 60 … Read more

Diddy’s music streams jump after arrest and indictment

Diddy’s music streams jump after arrest and indictment

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ vast music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his arrest last week and the unsealing of an indictment against him. Under his many musical monikers — including Diddy, Puff Daddy and P. Diddy — the industry data and analytics company Luminate said the … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrest and abuse allegations: A timeline of key events

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrest and abuse allegations: A timeline of key events

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested by federal authorities in New York after a grand jury indictment, which prosecutors plan to ask a judge to unseal. The major move comes 10 months after allegations of sexual and other abuse against the music mogul, and an announcement from prosecutors that he was being … Read more

A look at Harvey Weinstein’s health and legal issues as he faces more criminal charges

A look at Harvey Weinstein’s health and legal issues as he faces more criminal charges

NEW YORK — Disgraced ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces mounting legal and health troubles some seven years after scores of women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against him, helping launch the global #MeToo movement. On Thursday, he was indicted on additional sex crimes charges in New York ahead of a retrial this fall. … Read more

Kevin Spacey’s waterfront Baltimore condo sold at auction after foreclosure

Kevin Spacey’s waterfront Baltimore condo sold at auction after foreclosure

BALTIMORE — Kevin Spacey’s $5.6 million waterfront condominium in Baltimore has been sold at auction amid the disgraced actor’s financial struggles following a slew of sexual misconduct allegations. Last summer, a London jury acquitted Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years. That was his second court victory … Read more

Harvey Weinstein due in NYC courtroom for hearing tied to upcoming retrial

Harvey Weinstein due in NYC courtroom for hearing tied to upcoming retrial

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear in a New York court Friday ahead of a planned retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. The former Hollywood movie mogul’s pretrial hearing in Manhattan criminal court will address issues related to evidence in the case, including text messages. At a hearing last week, prosecutors … Read more

Manhattan court hearing slated ahead of Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York

Manhattan court hearing slated ahead of Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in a New York court ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. The disgraced Hollywood mogul is attending a pretrial status hearing in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday. His retrial is tentatively scheduled for some time after Labor Day. … Read more

Ethics Committee Says It’s Investigating Even More Allegations Against Matt Gaetz

Ethics Committee Says It’s Investigating Even More Allegations Against Matt Gaetz

WASHINGTON — In an unusual public statement on Tuesday, the House Ethics Committee said it is expanding an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) amid allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and a range of other eyebrow-raising claims. The committee said it has spoken with more than a dozen witnesses, issued 25 subpoenas and reviewed … Read more

Ottawa ‘committed’ to parole board changes after scathing report – National

Ottawa ‘committed’ to parole board changes after scathing report – National

The federal government says it’s time for renewed leadership at the Parole Board of Canada following a sexual harassment investigation. Harriet Solloway, the public sector integrity commissioner, began investigating allegations of misconduct perpetrated by board member Michael Sanford in April 2022, in light of a whistleblower coming forward. The investigation found “irrefutable evidence” that Sanford, … Read more

Harvey Weinstein to appear before judge in same courthouse where Trump is on trial

Harvey Weinstein to appear before judge in same courthouse where Trump is on trial

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein is expected to appear before a judge Wednesday afternoon in the same New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Weinstein is awaiting a retrial on rape charges after his 2020 conviction was tossed out. Wednesday’s court hearing will address various legal issues related to the … Read more