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If the sex trafficking had only happened in, say, California, with people who were already in the state and weren't compelled to travel, well, then it'd likely be a state issue, not a federal one. As former U.S.
If the sex trafficking had only happened in, say, California, with people who were already in the state and weren't compelled to travel, well, then it'd likely be a state issue, not a federal one. As former U.S.
Attorney Damian Williams explained the finer points of the indictment, he mentioned some of the corroborating evidence law enforcement allegedly found during those home raids six months earlier.
Attorney Damian Williams explained the finer points of the indictment, he mentioned some of the corroborating evidence law enforcement allegedly found during those home raids six months earlier.
Industrial quantities of baby oil aside, we're going to learn a lot more about all of the alleged evidence once Diddy's trial starts. That's scheduled to happen in May. Again, Didi has been unwavering in denying all of these allegations, and he's entered a plea of not guilty. Here's his lawyer, Mark Ignifilo, speaking to reporters.
Industrial quantities of baby oil aside, we're going to learn a lot more about all of the alleged evidence once Diddy's trial starts. That's scheduled to happen in May. Again, Didi has been unwavering in denying all of these allegations, and he's entered a plea of not guilty. Here's his lawyer, Mark Ignifilo, speaking to reporters.
After the federal indictment, the number of civil lawsuits really picked up. You might ask what one has to do with the other, criminal indictment versus civil lawsuits. Well, in my experience, when the feds get involved, victims are more willing to come forward. Think about it. When you know the feds are going after someone, then you might say, OK, this person could get locked up.
After the federal indictment, the number of civil lawsuits really picked up. You might ask what one has to do with the other, criminal indictment versus civil lawsuits. Well, in my experience, when the feds get involved, victims are more willing to come forward. Think about it. When you know the feds are going after someone, then you might say, OK, this person could get locked up.
You might be able to get witness protection or even volunteer yourself to the feds as a witness. There's also strength and safety in numbers.
You might be able to get witness protection or even volunteer yourself to the feds as a witness. There's also strength and safety in numbers.
In early October 2024, a trial lawyer out of Houston named Tony Busby held his own press conference. Busby stood in front of a podium in a dark suit and pink tie. His brown hair was slicked back. Behind him, a sign read SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE in all caps. Below it, a 1-800 number in bright red font. Apparently, a lot of people have called this number.
In early October 2024, a trial lawyer out of Houston named Tony Busby held his own press conference. Busby stood in front of a podium in a dark suit and pink tie. His brown hair was slicked back. Behind him, a sign read SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE in all caps. Below it, a 1-800 number in bright red font. Apparently, a lot of people have called this number.
ABC reached out to the company tracking the calls. In April 2025, they told us they'd been contacted about 26,000 times.
ABC reached out to the company tracking the calls. In April 2025, they told us they'd been contacted about 26,000 times.
Busby reportedly filed nearly 40 civil lawsuits against Combs before he had to remove himself from the federal cases last month. That's because he's not admitted to practice in the Southern District of New York. But more than a dozen of his lawsuits are still moving forward without him, and Busby is still active on a couple lawsuits filed in New York State Court.
Busby reportedly filed nearly 40 civil lawsuits against Combs before he had to remove himself from the federal cases last month. That's because he's not admitted to practice in the Southern District of New York. But more than a dozen of his lawsuits are still moving forward without him, and Busby is still active on a couple lawsuits filed in New York State Court.
Busby told reporters these lawsuits have some common denominators. For example, a lot of the alleged incidents happened at parties.
Busby told reporters these lawsuits have some common denominators. For example, a lot of the alleged incidents happened at parties.