US v. Combs day 6: Freak offs, violence and fear – Cassie Ventura takes the stand at Diddy trial

Boston University Women's Soccer Team Alumni Support Coach Amid Harassment AllegationsDozens of alumni from Boston University’s women’s soccer team have signed a letter defending former coach Nancy Feldman after podcast host Alex Cooper accused her of sexual harassment in her docuseries "Call Her Alex." The letter, signed by 99 alumni, asserts their positive experiences under Feldman's leadership and expresses their support, while Cooper has detailed her allegations of inappropriate behavior and a lack of institutional...

A Texas community, Hawkins, is left without a police department after the city council fired its last officer, Lt. Eric Tuma, citing "dereliction of sworn duties" and "abandonment of post." Tuma's termination follows a series of resignations and terminations within the police department, and the city is currently facing multiple lawsuits, including those from former officers. Need More Context? 🔎

At least 30 US military tanker aircraft, primarily KC-135s, have recently moved from American bases to Europe amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran following Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Analysts suggest these movements could indicate US preparations for potential military support in the region, coinciding with the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz towards the Middle East. Need More Context? 🔎

ShareMeeting up for 'freak off' at Mondrian +2Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. LiThe defense hopes to show that Ventura didn't object to her role in Combs' "freak offs" and was an enthusiastic participant.His attorney, Teny Geragos, introduced one text chat in which Ventura wrote "LOL, sure, when" when asked by Combs to meet him for an Oct. 31, 2013, rendezvous at a Mondrian Hotel.Ventura previously testified to doing the "freak offs" to keep...

A large mob of over 100 looters broke into an AutoZone store in southern Los Angeles early Monday morning, resulting in significant damage and merchandise theft. Police are investigating the incident, which may be linked to a street takeover; this is the second similar event at the store in less than a year, with last year's losses estimated at $67,000. Need More Context? 🔎

Officials in Los Angeles will announce new charges related to ongoing riots against immigration enforcement, with 575 arrests made since protests began. Clashes have resulted in injuries to law enforcement, and a recent charge of attempted murder was filed against an illegal immigrant who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail during the unrest. Need More Context? 🔎