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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Against Milagro Gramz Gets An Official Trial Date

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit against Milagro Gramz will officially go to trial on September 8th, 2025, a judge in the case ruled on Wednesday. The update came after the two sides requested that July 21, “or as soon thereafter,” be chosen as the date. Despite the trial date, Megan and Milagro will continue to explore the possibility of a settlement.

In her lawsuit, Megan accuses Milagro of allegedly spreading numerous falsehoods about her and the criminal case against Tory Lanez. “It’s time to hold bloggers accountable for years of harassment, cyberbullying and the publication of misinformation about my personal and professional life,” she said in a statement shared with VIBE. “I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists. It’s unacceptable behavior and these individuals need to understand there will be repercussions for recklessly posting lies and defamatory falsehoods.” She says in the lawsuit that the falsehoods have had “a negative effect” on her “mental and emotional state.”

Megan Thee Stallion Performs During The Hot Girl Summer Tour

Milagro is getting legal help from Tory Lanez’s nonprofit legal team, Unite the People, through attorney Michael Hayden. Hayden, however, is not licensed to practice law in the state of Florida so she’s since hired another attorney to represent her.

Megan Thee Stallion Will Head To Trial Next September

The lawsuit comes after Megan released her new documentary film, In Her Words, in which she reflects on being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020. She also released a reissue of her third studio album, Megan, on October 25. Lanez is currently serving 10 years in prison after being convicted of the shooting, last year. Check out the latest filing in Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit below, as caught by reporter Meghann Cuniff.

A trial date has officially been scheduled in Megan Thee Stallion’s cyberstalking lawsuit against Milagro Cooper.

Attorneys proposed July 21 “or as soon thereafter as the Court is available.” The judge went with Sept. 8. pic.twitter.com/s1766HciBe

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) November 20, 2024

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Diddy’s Judge Offers Him Court Date For 2025 RICO Trial

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We now have an idea of when Diddy’s federal trial for alleged sex trafficking could begin thanks to a Thursday (October 10) hearing. He went to Manhattan federal court to attempt to secure bail for a third time, and according to the Inner City Press, his judge offered him and his team a start date for his trial of May 5, 2025. Also, the judge clarified that he could move it to April, but Sean Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo accepted the May start date. However, it’s unclear whether or not this set the start date in stone or if the court still has to officially confirm this date.

Nevertheless, prosecutors reportedly suggested to the judge that their case will last three weeks. In addition, the judge also set a discovery hearing for December 18, for which Diddy’s attorney requested a gag order over allegations that “agents have been leaking grand jury information and making other prejudicial statements.” Not only that, but federal prosecutors also hinted at future charges being added to the original indictment, since their investigation is still ongoing. Amid all this, we still don’t know the verdict on Puffy’s third bail attempt.

Judge’s Trial Start Date Offer For Diddy

Judge: May 5, the trial will start. Or I’ll give you April if you want.
Agnifilo: We’ll take May 5 – there is a lot of discovery.
Judge: How long will the government’s case be?
AUSA Emily Johnson: Three weeks, but…

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 10, 2024

This follows Diddy’s team’s recent accusations that federal authorities leaked the footage of him assaulting Cassie in a hotel room. They also called for an alleged misconduct investigation into the federal case, but it’s still unclear whether or not they hindered his chance at a fair trial. At press time, federal authorities have not issued a public statement on the matter, although we can presume they likely discussed this during today’s (Thursday, October 10) hearing. This joins other allegations around the case, including more lawsuits of alleged misconduct against the Bad Boy mogul.

Meanwhile, Diddy’s ex bodyguard Gene Deal recently claimed that Biggie Smalls’ mother Voletta Wallace cosigned his allegations after a supposed conversation that they had. Plenty of other celebrities and accusers have drawn alleged connections between Combs and other famous figures, and pretty much all of them are just allegations. Fortunately, it seems like the court of law is moving forward with his trial and will be able to reach solid conclusions in due time. As allegations continue, it seems like only this trial could separate fact from fiction.

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Diddy’s Ideal Trial Date Revealed In New Joint Filing

October 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s legal battle appears to be just beginning, as the mogul was arrested last month and hit with various charges. He’s currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and has been denied release on bail two times already. Now, according to a new joint filing obtained by Meghann Cuniff, he’s looking to get his trial underway.

The filing from earlier today says that Diddy “intends to request a trial date in April or May 2025.” It also states that he plans to file “a motion for a hearing and other remedies related to unauthorized and prejudicial leaks of grand jury information.” The filing arrives shortly after Diddy was hit with even more disturbing allegations, outlined by attorney Ariel Mitchell-Kidd earlier this week.

Diddy Is Aiming For Trial In April Or May 2025, According to New Filing Obtained By Meghann Cuniff

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers plan to request a trial date in April or May 2025.

“Mr. Combs intends to file a motion for a hearing and other remedies related to unauthorized and prejudicial leaks of grand jury information. “

This according to a new joint filing. pic.twitter.com/H8PLYrG3FC

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) October 9, 2024

Mitchell-Kidd alleges that her client was sexually assaulted by Diddy, his bodyguard, and another man at the mogul’s home. “[My client] was raped by Mr. Combs, his bodyguard, and another man,” she alleged in an interview with News Nation. “They invited her to Combs’ home and orchestrated this entire situation. The upcoming lawsuit outlines her traumatic flight to safety after that horrific night.” Mitchell-Kidd also alleges that an unknown oily substance was poured on her client during the alleged attack.

“She initially thought it was acid,” she alleged. “Her body went limp, and she couldn’t understand why. Earlier in the evening, she drank some water that tasted off. She believes the oil used during the assault might have contained a drug that rendered her unable to resist.” What do you think of Diddy requesting a trial date in April or May of next year, according to Meghann Cuniff? What about him reportedly planning to file a motion regarding unauthorized leaks of grand jury information? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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ASAP Rocky’s Alleged Shooting Trial Gets Official Start Date

May 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, a judge scheduled an official date for the beginning of ASAP Rocky’s upcoming trial, after he pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree assault involving a semi-automatic firearm in January. The charges come from a 2021 incident that allegedly took place outside of a hotel in Hollywood. He’s accused of pointing a gun at his former childhood friend and collaborator ASAP Relli, shooting in his direction various times, and grazing his hand once.

Superior Court Judge Karla Kerlin determined that preliminary hearings will take place on June 28 and August 2 of this year, and the trial will officially begin on October 21. ASAP Rocky was not present in court when she made her decision. Kerlin’s ruling comes after Judge ML Villar ruled that there is sufficient evidence for the rapper to stand trial, despite his attorneys pushing back.

ASAP Rocky’s Trial To Begin On October 21, 2024

ASAP Rocky's Alleged Shooting Trial Gets Official Start Date — A$AP Rocky attends as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the debut of the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Collection at Tiffany & Co. Landmark on May 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.)

In court today, Kerlin also noted that ASAP Rocky has until July 19 to file a planned motion to dismiss the case. After the performer entered his not-guilty pleas earlier this year, his lawyer Joe Tacopina appeared confident in his ability to prove his client’s innocence and indicated that they wouldn’t be seeking a plea deal. “We’re going to try the case in the courtroom,” he told reporters at the time. “And when we do, facts will come out that show that he’s truly innocent. And that he’s a victim in this case.”

What do you think of ASAP Rocky’s upcoming trial getting an official start date at the end of October? What about the charges he’s facing? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Tay-K & Attorney Decline Plea Deal For Second Murder Case From 2017, Trial Date To Be Revealed Next Month

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It has been eight years since Texas rapper Tay-K was handed down a capital murder charge after a home invasion robbery and murder. He fatally shot a man by the name of Ethan Walker in Mansfield, Texas. However, after being arrested he was released on bond and wildly cut off his ankle monitor while awaiting his sentence. From there, everyone knows how the story goes. Tay-K releases “The Race” during that time period, but then, he got into serious trouble while on the run. Police said that he had murdered a second victim, Mark Anthony Saldivar, in San Antonio this time. This all leads us to Tay-K recently declining the plea deal for that latter murder case in 2017.

According to XXL, video footage surfaced this past weekend from an unknown date of Tay-K and his attorney confronting the state. In the Zoom call, the rapper is dead silent during the whole interaction with the judge. Even though his attorney did all of the responding, Tay-K certainly felt that declining the plea deal was his final decision. Clearly, he feels very sure that he is an innocent man.

Tay-K Is Confident He Is Totally Innocent

A video circulating on the internet shows Tay-K in court rejecting a plea deal in another murder case from 2017. He will be going to trial.

Tay-K is already serving 55 years in prison for killing another man in Texas during a 2016 botched robbery.
pic.twitter.com/WOtYSBNBrE

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 26, 2024

He really cannot afford to take more time, especially since he is already serving 55 years for the previous debacle. After the attorney says they want to go to trial, Judge Boyd selects March 11 as the next court date. Then, Tay-K will know when the trial is put into motion. XXL says they reached out to the Bexar County Clerk’s Office for comment, but no answer as of yet. Stay with us to remain on track with this developing story.

What are your thoughts on Tay-K declining his plea deal for the second murder case from 2017? Do you think this was a smart decision, why or why not? Does this mean that he is innocent? Will he still receive time for this case do you think, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Tay-K. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and crime.

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YNW Melly’s Retrial Postponed, Judge Grants Motions To Exclude Evidence

December 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly’s double murder retrial, originally scheduled for February of next year, has been pushed back once again. Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy honored the Melly’s team’s request for an extension earlier this week, allowing them more time to prepare their defense. Jury selection is underway, and opening statements will now begin on March 5, 2024.

In the meantime, the rapper’s team will conduct more than a dozen depositions, several of which were canceled this month. The news follows Murphy’s decision to partially grant 13 defense motions to exclude evidence, per the Miami Herald. Digital evidence, including text messages sent around the time of the murders, has now been restricted. Murphy will also make decisions on various other motions at a hearing next month.

YNW Melly’s Retrial Will Now Begin On March 5, 2024

The news also follows prosecutors’ push to have Melly’s song lyrics used against him in court. They filed for 55 songs, 18 audio files, 14 YouTube videos, and four album covers to be admitted as evidence in his retrial. This is a hotly debated move fans have also seen in Young Thug’s RICO trial. It sparked numerous discussions surrounding creative freedom, with several of the artist’s peers and fans speaking out against the judge’s decision.

Fat Joe, for example, shared his thoughts with CNN‘s Gayle King in November, claiming that a majority of his lyrics don’t reflect the truth. “I’ve been rapping professionally for 30 years,” he explained. “I’ve lied in almost 95 percent of my songs. I’m being honest. I write like I feel that day. I’m just being creative. You couldn’t build a jail high enough for the lyrics I’ve said on songs, which are all untrue. What I am is a family man, the person who gives back to my community all the time, opens businesses in my community.” What do you think of YNW Melly’s double murder retrial getting pushed back again? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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NBA YoungBoy Finally Lands Trial Date In Gun Case

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy will officially be standing trial in his long-standing gun case in July 2024, according to court documents obtained by AllHipHop. The notice went out on December 13. YoungBoy has been on house arrest in Utah while awaiting trial since his 2020 arrest for federal firearms charges.

“Trial (jury) in this matter is hereby assigned for Monday, July 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, July 25, 2024, in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Shelly D. Dick,” the notice read. “Pretrial Conference is set for Tuesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in chambers before Chief District Judge Shelly D. Dick.”

NBA YoungBoy Performs At Day N Night Festival

ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Youngboy performs onstage during the Day N. Night Festival at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 10, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

The arrival of a trial date comes following YoungBoy and his team’s request that the terms of his house arrest be relaxed. They cited his worsening mental health as well as difficulty producing music. “Being confined to his home and unable to complete his employment obligations has led to great anxiety, depression, loss of weight, and sleep. Mr. Gaulden [NBA YoungBoy] has been visibly stressed and has expressed concern and loss of hope that he will be able to return to his contracted employment obligation,” his lawyers said. They added that his sales have “suffered” due to his “limited ability to produce quality recordings.” They also added that he’s already “exhausted all his options for recording in his home with a very limited production crew.”

In response, prosecutors argued that the request was not specific enough about the details of working in outside studios. “Where are the studios? Who is allowed there? Will individuals that are not allowed at his home be present at the studios? How many people will be at the studios?” were among the questions they raised. The judge has not ruled on that request yet. Be on the lookout for further updates on NBA YoungBoy’s case on HotNewHipHop.

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Jonathan Majors’ Assault Trial Date Revealed

October 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a court hearing today, Judge Michael Gaffey denied Jonathan Majors’ motion to have his domestic abuse charges dropped. This means that his case will now go to trial, which is scheduled to begin on November 29 of this year. Majors’ team also put in a new motion, requesting for the judge to keep “contested evidence” away from the public due to his celebrity status. “The disclosure of sensitive information will limit Mr. Majors’ right to a fair trial,” his team claims.

Majors was first arrested in March of this year, after an alleged dispute with his girlfriend at the time, Grace Jabbari. He was handed assault and aggravated harassment charges, and later pled not guilty to all four. The following month, several additional women came forward with their own allegations against the actor. Reportedly, they worked alongside the DA to build a case against Majors.

Jonathan Majors’ Trial Begins November 29

Jonathan Majors' Domestic Abuse Trial Date Revealed — Jonathan Majors onstage during “Devotion” screening Q&A at day six of The 25th SCAD Savannah Film Festival oon October 27, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The DA responded to his motion to dismiss with a lengthy document, unveiling new details about the night of the alleged incident. According to the 115-page filing, the duo were in the back of a cab on their way home from a party when Jabbari spotted a flirtatious text on her then-partner’s phone. She then grabbed his phone, which resulted in a struggle. As he tried to pry the device away from Jabbari, she says she sustained various injuries, including “bruising, swelling, and substantial pain.”

He then allegedly struck her in her right ear. The filing claims that once the cab came to a stop, both of them got out of the vehicle. Prosecutors claim, however, that he “grabbed her, picked her up, and threw her back inside.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Jonathan Majors.

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