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Diddy Reportedly Facing Criminal Investigation In New York From Federal Grand Jury

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It looks like the Diddy scandal is about to get a whole lot scarier for the Bad Boy mogul, as a federal indictment could reportedly be closing in. Moreover, two sources allegedly confirmed to NBC News that a federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York is officially involved in a criminal investigation into him and hearing evidence on the matter. While the specific goal, motive, and considerations behind this probe remain a mystery at press time, authorities notified Sean Combs and his legal team of this development last week. Per NBC, this still doesn’t indicate whether or not an indictment will arrive soon.

Furthermore, there’s still a possibility that this criminal investigation doesn’t complete the case, and we might have to wait longer to see what becomes of Diddy in the legal system. This probe is taking place three months after federal raids on his Miami and L.A. properties on multiple accusations and lawsuits alleging sexual assault, abuse, and sex trafficking. The latest of these suits comes from Adria English, who claims Puff Daddy groomed her into sex trafficking work after 2004. She also claimed that he tried to coerce her then-partner into oral sex, included Tamiko Thomas as a defendant for allegedly organizing the sex trafficking ring, and other abhorrent allegations.

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Diddy Reportedly Subject To Criminal Investigation

With this whirlwind in mind, it’s no surprise that Diddy recently put his $70 million Los Angeles mansion up for sale recently. The actual details around a potential indictment are still a mystery, and it could still take longer to manifest. Maybe the court chose to gather as much evidence as possible and see how the fallout from other developments changes things. Either way, he’s got a lot to handle.

Meanwhile, Diddy recently went white water rafting in Wyoming, so at least he’s taking his mind off things… or trying to, anyway. We can’t imagine how difficult this scandal must be for the Combs family, regardless of the truth of these allegations. But it’s much more important to get to the bottom of them for the sake of countless other affected families, and it seems like we’re getting closer to that. All that’s left is to wait and see.

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Diddy Allegedly At Risk Of Indictment As Grand Jury Is Formed In New York

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Diddy is one of the biggest music moguls in the world. However, he is currently being investigated by the Justice Department. As we have extensively reported, Diddy’s homes were raided a couple of months ago. This subsequently led to all sorts of speculation about what would happen next. Furthermore, the investigation came in the midst of numerous lawsuits and allegations against the artist. Since last November, Puff has been accused of sexual assault, rape, trafficking, and physical abuse, among other transgressions.

Most recently, Diddy was seen physically assaulting Cassie on camera. This hotel footage was from 2016 and immediately shocked the hip-hop world. Moreover, a recent article from Rolling Stone showcased testimonials from Diddy’s old friends, and they were not kind. This morning, things have seemingly gone from bad to worse for the mogul. Overall, this is due to the forming of a Grand Jury in New York, according to TMZ. The Grand Jury is located in the Southern District of New York, and it has been noted that witnesses might be asked to testify in front of it, very soon.

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Diddy Under Investigation

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends TimesTalks Presents: An Evening with Sean “Diddy” Combs at The New School on September 20, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

After a months-long investigation, it appears as though prosecutors are looking to present the evidence they have compiled. Subsequently, the Grand Jury will take in the evidence, and decide whether or not Diddy will be indicted and on what charges. It’s being said that Homeland Security has been extremely careful with its investigation and that they are doing everything they can to make sure they build a solid case. While it is unknown whether or not Diddy will be indicted, this most recent development certainly puts the mogul at risk.

Let us know what you think about this latest update, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that anything will come of this investigation? Do you believe there is any way for Diddy to overcome the public perception around him right now? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Prosecutors Confident That Keefe D Will Face Murder Trial For 2Pac’s Death

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According to sources who spoke with The Daily Mirror, prosecutors are ready to present the case to bring Duane “Keefe D” Davis to a Las Vegas grand jury. Keefe D has long claimed that he is a material witness to the murder of 2Pac. Furthermore, he has gone as far as to say that he handed the gun to his nephew Orlando Anderson before Anderson reportedly killed 2Pac in September 1996. “We expect this matter to become a criminal case imminently. Keefe has gloated so much about this that he has effectively talked himself into huge legal trouble,” detectives on the case reportedly told the British newspaper.

This comes after a grand jury was convened last month. Meanwhile, law enforcement in Las Vegas executed several raids on properties connected to Keefe D. The primary raid was on the home of Keefe D’s ex-wife, where bullets were among the evidence taken into custody. However, last week it was revealed that the bullets recovered did not match samples recovered from the 1996 crime scene.

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Will Keefe D Go To Trial?

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NEW YORK – JULY 23: (L-R) Rapper Tupac Shakur poses for a portrait at Club Amazon on July 23, 1993 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

The case is currently in the hands of a grand jury. A grand jury is a precursor to a jury trial. Prosecutors present a version of their case to the grand jury before it ever sees a courtroom. This is in order to establish whether a crime warranting a trial was committed. The grand jury then considers the evidence and rules on whether the case should go to trial. If you ever hear that charges were dropped due to a “lack of sufficient evidence”, it’s like that prosecutors failed to convince a grand jury that a trial was warranted based on the evidence they had.

In the case of Keefe D, it is likely that the primary evidence is the testimony of Keefe D himself. Almost since the day of 2Pac’s death, Keefe D has told anyone who will listen that he knows who killed 2Pac. Additionally, he has repeatedly claimed that he himself was involved in the murder. This culminated with Keefe D being the star testimonial in the A&E documentary, Who Killed Tupac Shakur? As mentioned in the Mirror report, prosecutors believe that Keefe D has essentially talked himself into a criminal trial. However, it remains to be seen what the grand jury thinks of the evidence. It’s believed that the grand jury will make a decision before the end of September.

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Donald Trump Indicted By Grand Jury Over Stormy Daniels Hush Money

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Earlier this month, Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social that an arrest could be in his near future. While the former President got the date wrong, word of him being taken into custody was on point, according to TMZ. On Thursday (March 30), it was officially announced that a Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict the embattled politician. The charges are specifically regarding his alleged involvement in giving adult actress Stormy Daniels hush money to stay quiet about their intimate past.

An exact timetable of events remains unknown for now. However, it has been said that Trump will turn himself into authorities in the near future. The jury involved in the investigation has been listening to witness testimony since January. Among those who shared their experience of events include The Apprentice creator’s former attorney/fixer, Michael Cohen. He previously served prison time for his involvement in the Daniels scandal. It’s worth noting that the New York native himself didn’t appear before the group.

Donald Trump Indicted in New York City

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has yet to announce the charges, though they’ll likely come within the next few days. At this time, Trump is believed to be at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida but will fly to the Big Apple to cooperate. In his initial post warning followers of a potential impending arrest, the 76-year-old questionably called for other Republicans to protest, even threatening “death and destruction” coming if he were to be indicted. As a result, the city has been placed on high alert in preparation for any wild antics.

With this indictment, Donald Trump is officially the first U.S. President to receive criminal charges. He’s been accused of brokering a $130,000 payment to Daniels during his first political campaign, in 2016, as she attempted to publicly expose their 2006 affair. Cohen claims he was at the centre of the deal, and was responsible for cutting the check to the pornstar before later being reimbursed by the embattled star’s organization. DT has consistently denied these allegations, calling both witnesses liars. Where do you think the famous blonde’s fate lies after his arrest? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Donald Trump & Stormy Daniels: Manhattan DA Launches Grand Jury Probe Regarding Hush Money

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As he gears up for this third-ever presidential run, Donald Trump is facing no shortage of legal woes. Over the past few years, the reality TV star has been caught up in scandal after scandal. From classified documents being found at his Mar-a-Lago residence to his past friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, the drama never ends.

On Monday (January 30), a report from the New York Times broke the news that things for the politician are looking bleaker. Prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office are presenting evidence to a recently put-together jury.

Stormy Daniels attends the 2019 XBIZ Awards on January 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for XBIZ Awards)

The investigation is regarding the “hush money” that Trump previously gave to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Several years ago, the 76-year-old wanted his former lover to keep quiet about their extramarital affairs prior to the 2016 election.

According to today’s breaking news, a witness who helped arrange the controversial monetary agreement was seen in New York today. The building he entered is the same one that the grand jury has been meeting in.

Additionally, Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, sat with prosecutors in recent weeks. As The Independent notes, the attorney was previously personally responsible for delivering Daniels her payments. He was later indicted on federal charges affiliated with the scheme.

Cohen plead guilty and spent time in federal prison. However, he was later released to home confinement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I participated in this conduct, which on my part took place in Manhattan, for the principal purpose of influencing the election” for president in 2016,” Trump’s co-conspirator said at the time.

The city’s DA, Alvin Bragg, is presently laying the groundwork to seek an indictment for Trump. A decision regarding the twice-impeached public figure’s future is said to be coming “soon.”

Potential criminal charges will likely depend on whether the father of five falsified business records to disguise payments to Cohen as compensation for services.

Elsewhere, Trump’s name has been coming up a lot in connection with Joe Biden’s classified documents scandal. The New Yorker has been openly mocking his fellow politician on his Truth social platform, despite having committed the same troubling acts himself.

Read everything Donald had to say about POTUS here. Afterward, let us know if you think the famous blonde will wind up behind bars in the near future below.

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