Patrick Ryan

1 day ago | usatoday.com | Patrick Ryan |Aysha Bagchi |Edward Segarra

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Before a verdict is reached, Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has one last chance to plead his case in the music mogul's criminal trial. Prosecutors and attorneys for the embattled hip-hop mogul returned to Manhattan court on June 26 to begin closing arguments in the sweeping federal sex-crimes case. The prosecution is scheduled to kick off arguments, which have previously been estimated to last four hours for each side.

2 days ago | usatoday.com | Patrick Ryan |Aysha Bagchi |Edward Segarra

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal fate hangs in the balance as the music mogul's landmark criminal trial nears a close.

3 days ago | usatoday.com | Patrick Ryan |Aysha Bagchi |Edward Segarra

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs' bombshell criminal trial enters its homestretch as prosecutors wrap up their case against the embattled hip-hop mogul. Attorneys for the U.S. government, who have presented the court with graphic evidence of Combs' alleged "freak off" sex parties, returned to Manhattan court on June 24 to finish cross-examination by Combs' legal team.

4 days ago | usatoday.com | Patrick Ryan |Josh Meyer |Edward Segarra

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs are gearing up to take the lead in his criminal trial as prosecutors wind down their initial round of arguments. The embattled hip-hop mogul returned to Manhattan court on June 23 for the latest installment in his sweeping federal sex-crimes case. U.S. attorneys hope to wrap testimony by end of day, while Combs' lawyers expect to rest by end of day June 24 or 25.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Patrick Ryan |Josh Meyer |Edward Segarra

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Court is back in session in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial after an unexpected two-day break. Following an abrupt adjournment on June 18 due to a juror's health issues and the immediately following Juneteenth holiday on June 19, the embattled hip-hop mogul returned to Manhattan federal court on June 20 for the tail end of the prosecution's witnesses.