Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex-trafficking and racketeering trial to begin Hip-hop mogul, 55, has been accused of forcing women to perform in drug-fueled ‘freak offs’ to further their careers The Guardian - US · May 11, 2025
Ecuador Declares National Mourning For 11 Troops Killed By Guerrillas Ecuador's president declared three days of national mourning starting Saturday over the deaths of 11 soldiers who the army said were killed by dissident FARC guerrillas in an ambush near the Colombian border. International Business Times · May 10, 2025
Insect trafficking poses a risk to wildlife and human health Four men were recently arrested and fined for attempting to smuggle more than 5,000 ants out of Kenya. Aiming to sell them as part of the exotic pet trade, these ants were being stored in individual test tubes and syringes with small amounts of cotton wool for transportation. This unusual… The Conversation · May 9, 2025
Final phase of jury selection in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex-trafficking trial postponed Judge accepted request from Combs’s attorneys due to concerns that jurors might drop out over the weekend The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025
Modern slavery victims opt to stay with exploiters for fear of deportation, research finds Exclusive: Act found to be failing as hostile immigration policies deter trafficking victims from seeking help The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
Jury to be chosen for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was set to occur three days before opening statements The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
New musical puts trio of felons — including Diddy — in the spotlight for a sold-out run The musical will debut weeks after opening statements are given in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
California Sex Trafficking Fight Erupts Over Punishment for Soliciting Minors Democrats did the right thing, got attacked for it, then caved. Reason · May 7, 2025
El Chapo's Son to Enter Guilty Plea in U.S. Drug Case, Suggesting Deal with Authorities Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, will plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges in a Chicago federal court on July 9 Latin Times · May 7, 2025
Ministers’ plans to stop small boat refugees getting British citizenship hit by legal challenge Exclusive: New guidance, potentially affecting 70,000 people, could have a ‘devastating impact on rape survivors’ and penalise trafficking survivors, charities claim The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial may not be finalized until Friday A federal judge says the jury in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs isn't expected to be finalized until Friday, two days later than expected The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Two Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or year in prison The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were destined for European and Asian markets, in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species. Euronews · May 7, 2025
Jury selection in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial proceeds for a second day Jury selection has resumed in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs as a federal judge and lawyers try to seat a jury of individuals who are not so opinionated about the hip-hop mogul that they can't be fair The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
US sanctions Myanmar militia and warlord linked to cyber scams and trafficking Washington says Karen National Army and its chief lease land to organised crime gangs and run highly lucrative ‘scam compounds’ targeting Americans The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 US imposes sanctions on Myanmar ethnic militia for 'facilitating cyber scams' An ethnic militia group in southeastern Myanmar that faces sanctions by the United States over its alleged involvement with human trafficking and online scams has criticized Washington’s actions
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Sean 'Diddy' Combs says he is 'little nervous' as sex trafficking trial starts After a juror was dismissed, Combs asked for a bathroom break telling the judge: ‘I'm sorry, your honour I'm a little nervous today’
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Things to know about the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades, began Monday in New York with jury selection
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 From P to Brother Love: The stories behind all of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ name changes Court document lists the hip-hop mogul’s aliases
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Jury selection set to be finalized Friday in sex trafficking case Court narrows down potential jurors from 600 to dozens, with opening statements set for Monday, May 12
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial is set to start with jury selection Jury selection is set to start in Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York
International Business Times · May 5, 2025 Jury Selection To Begin In Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex Crimes Trial Jury selection begins Monday in New York in the blockbuster federal sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who stands accused of years of harrowing abuse.
Evening Standard · May 5, 2025 Jury selection begins in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial At the trial, prosecutors will cast the entertainer as a criminal sexual deviant who exploited his fame to abuse women at gatherings held far out of public view
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 ‘Freak offs’, baby oil and the Cassie tape: The shocking allegations behind Diddy’s trial Music mogul, facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation for prostitution, has pleaded not guilty
Latin Times · May 4, 2025 Mexican President Says She Rejected Trump's Offer to Deliver Troops to Mexico to Fight Drug Trafficking: 'No, President Trump' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that she rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's offer of troops to help combat drug trafficking in her country.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2025 Emmanuel College admissions official accused of attempting to pay applicant, 17, for sex The charge of attempted sex trafficking of a minor carries a sentence of 10 years to life in prison