Sean “Diddy” Combs’ conviction for transporting individuals for prostitution is supported by sufficient evidence, according to federal prosecutors, who opposed his request for acquittal or a new trial. Combs’ defense argued that the Mann Act was misapplied and claimed his actions, involving hiring male escorts for voyeuristic purposes, did not constitute prostitution, but prosecutors asserted that the law does not differentiate between voyeurism and profit.
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Tennessee court schedules execution dates for four inmates
The Tennessee Supreme Court set execution dates for four death row inmates, including Christa Pike, the only woman sentenced to death in the state. Pike, convicted for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, has faced legal efforts to commute her sentence due to her mental health issues, while concerns about the state’s execution protocols and past drug testing failures have also emerged. Want More Context? 🔎
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