Tag: Federal Trial

Kanye West is showing up for Lil Durk making a surprise appearance Thursday at the rapper's federal trial. Ye is currently inside the downtown Los Angeles courthouse where Durk's murder for hire case is playing out. He is seated in the second row in an all black look including leather pants. Kanye's appearance comes just days after Machine Gun Kelly showed up at the trial Monday sitting in an overflow room to follow the proceedings.

Lil Durk's federal case has changed again ahead of trial, with prosecutors securing a fourth superseding indictment that brings the total number of counts against him from six to seven, correcting how two alleged victims were previously grouped under one interstate stalking charge.

As Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial began, he was seen reading a Bible at the defense table, appearing solemn and focused. Surrounded by family, he remained mostly still during opening statements. His attorney warned jurors of graphic testimony to come.

Federal prosecutors allege Diddy orchestrated sex parties where escorts were paid and drugs provided, claiming he forced an escort to urinate in Cassie's mouth. They accuse him of violence, coercion, and blackmail, with testimony expected from Cassie and others.

Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Diddy, to deliver crucial testimony at his federal trial after suing him for rape and human trafficking in 2023, which he settled. Her testimony is expected to be pivotal.