Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a federal appeals court to expedite his challenge to two Mann Act convictions, arguing that a standard briefing schedule could leave him finishing his 50-month sentence before judges rule. The request, filed Oct. 29 with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, says Combs has already served about 14 months […]
NBA veteran Tristan Thompson is stepping into telecom with Uplift, a community-owned mobile service he’s launching in partnership with World Mobile. Thompson, who serves as the company’s chief digital equity officer, unveiled the initiative at the recent TechCrunch Disrupt Summit. Positioned as an alternative to traditional carriers, Uplift offers unlimited data plans starting at $9.99 […]
R&B singer Sammie has spoken publicly after his arrest in Georgia on assault and child-cruelty charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Oct. 26, the 38-year-old artist (born Sammie Lee Bush Jr.) thanked supporters and appeared to challenge the allegations. “I’m gonna let God have his say, and the […]
Diddy Combs is now projected to leave federal custody on May 8, 2028, according to the Bureau of Prisons’ inmate records, reflecting credit for time already served and potential good-conduct reductions from his 50-month sentence for two Mann Act convictions (transportation to engage in prostitution). U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed the sentence on Oct. […]
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested Sunday morning in Sugar Land, Texas, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, authorities said. Police took Peterson, 40, into custody around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 26. As of Monday, he remained in the Fort Bend County jail while the case is under […]