25 Minors Among 120 Alleged Victims in Diddy Abuse Claims, Says Attorney

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Houston, TX — In a shocking revelation, attorney Tony Buzbee announced at a press conference on Tuesday that 25 of the alleged victims in a sweeping legal case against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs were minors at the time of the alleged abuse, with the youngest victim being just nine years old. The Buzbee Law Firm, in collaboration with the AVA Law Group, is representing a total of 120 plaintiffs in the case, which spans over three decades of alleged misconduct.

Buzbee detailed the demographics of the plaintiffs, stating that the group consists of an equal number of males and females, with 62% identifying as African American, 30% as white, and the remainder identifying as Hispanic or Asian. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred across more than 25 states, primarily in California, New York, Georgia, and Florida.

“Our youngest victim at the time of the occurrence was nine years old,” Buzbee emphasized, adding that the incidents involved individuals as young as 14 and 15. The timeline of the alleged abuses stretches from 1991 to 2024, illustrating a long-standing pattern of alleged misconduct.

Buzbee explained that many of the reported incidents occurred at high-profile gatherings such as album release parties, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and auditions, where young hopefuls seeking careers in the entertainment industry were allegedly coerced into compromising situations under the false promise of fame. “These young people were led to believe they could become stars if they complied,” he stated.

The attorney also hinted at a broader legal strategy, revealing that the lawsuits will target not only Combs but also numerous unnamed associates and entities that may have facilitated or covered up the alleged abuses. “We’re prepared to hold accountable anyone who engaged in the assault or exploitation, those who were complicit in any way, and even those who turned a blind eye,” Buzbee declared.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Buzbee promised that additional names and entities implicated in the case will soon be revealed, potentially shocking the public. “Expect revelations that will make it clear how widespread this conduct was,” he warned.

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Democrats Sue to Block State Rule Requiring Ballot Hand-Counts on Election Day

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Monday sued the Georgia Election Board to block it from mandating a new rule that requires counties to hand-count ballots cast at polling places in the 2024 presidential election.

The DNC argues – without providing evidence – the proposal will generate chaos and in turn enable “bad-faith actors to claim that fraud has affected election results” asking a state court to declare the rule unlawful and stop it from going into effect.

Backed by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, the lawsuit alleges the hand-counting rule conflicts with state law and the board overstepped its authority when it approved it.

The rule change, approved on a 3-2 vote by allies of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, requires poll workers to hand count ballots to ensure they match the totals counted by machines. . .

The complainants further argued delays caused by the hand-counting would “introduce opportunities for bad-faith actors to claim that fraud has affected election results – a result that would undermine public confidence in the results and in the election of Democratic candidates specifically.” (Read more from “Democrats Sue to Block State Rule Requiring Ballot Hand-Counts on Election Day” HERE)

Dem Donors Funded Potentially Illegal Effort To Swing High-Stakes Elections

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An organization under investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation received financial backing from a group of Democratic donors, according to The Associated Press.

Patriots Run Project, a group that an AP investigation found is backed by Democratic firms, has recruited conservatives to run against Republicans in competitive House and Senate races. The AP concluded that the recruits, most of whom were retired or disabled, are likely intended to serve as spoiler candidates to worsen the GOP’s odds of retaining the House and flipping the Senate in November.

“Whether it’s congressional or presidential races, this kind of activity is a real problem and it undermines the functioning of democracy,” Ohio State University law professor Edward Foley told the AP.

David Steinglass, a retired private equity fund manager, and his wife, Liz, for instance, have given more than $5 million to Democratic-aligned political committees, according to the AP. The duo, however, contributed to the campaign of Thomas Leager, a self-described “America First” candidate and gun rights advocate who is running for Senate in Wisconsin.

Leager was also one of unindicted co-conspirators in a 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the AP reported. (Read more from “Dem Donors Funded Potentially Illegal Effort To Swing High-Stakes Elections” HERE)

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Major Bank Allegedly De-Banked Man Due to False ‘Russiagate’ Accusations From Left-Wing Blogger

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JPMorgan Chase is facing a lawsuit after it allegedly defamed a man based on false allegations from an obscure left-wing blog post, according to a complaint provided to the Daily Caller.

The feud began when a left-wing blog, The Stern Facts, posted an article by Patrick Simpson. The post falsely claimed that Florida’s Jacob Gitman and his business Monarch Air Group, LLC were affiliated with the Russian Mafia and former President Donald Trump, according to an executive summary obtained by the Caller.

Monarch has contracts with the federal government and received $160,000 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the past twelve months, according to USA Spending. Monarch’s website states it is a private jet and air charter company that “provides mission critical supplies” to the federal government.

The small blog has not posted anything since 2020, yet it managed to allegedly catch the attention of Chase Bank. Simpson’s post claimed “judges in multiple states” asserted that Gitman’s business was a front for the Russian mob.

But according to the blogger himself, this claim was fabricated. Nonetheless, Chase seemingly used the blog post to help justify it’s decision to de-bank Gitman. (Read more from “Major Bank Allegedly De-Banked Man Due to False ‘Russiagate’ Accusations From Left-Wing Blogger” HERE)

Disgrace: Harris Partied With Celebs in LA as Hurricane Helene Destroyed Cities

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Vice President Kamala Harris has come under scrutiny after attending a high-profile fundraiser in Los Angeles over the weekend, just as millions of Americans continued to grapple with the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Her appearance at the star-studded event has sparked criticism, as she prioritizes celebrity engagements over the needs of disaster victims.

At the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles, Harris was reportedly overheard saying, “Oh, it’s good to be home!” as she mingled with notable figures such as Demi Lovato, Stevie Wonder, and Jessica Alba. The Harris-Walz fundraiser, aimed at raising campaign funds, generated over $28 million, highlighting the Vice President’s strong ties to Hollywood.

However, her participation in the event came at a time when President Joe Biden announced that the federal government would not be providing further resources for hurricane relief.

In response to the backlash, Harris cut her fundraising tour short, returning to Washington, D.C. on Monday morning. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit storm-affected areas in Georgia to assist with relief efforts, further contrasting the two political figures’ responses to the crisis.

Harris’s strong relationship with Hollywood has been a cornerstone of her political career, especially after securing significant donations following Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. However, as economic pressures mount and ordinary Americans face record-high consumer prices, some media outlets are cautioning the Democrats about their perceived disconnect with the average voter.

NBC News recently highlighted the potential risks associated with the party’s reliance on celebrity endorsements, suggesting that such associations may leave Democrats vulnerable to Republican criticisms of being out of touch. “In the process, Democrats can open themselves up to an easy line of attack from Republicans: Democrats cater to Hollywood, not average Americans,” noted NBC reporter Matt Dixon.

COVID Vaccines Worsen Outcomes After Heart Attacks in Patients With Prior Infection, Study Suggests

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Global research already suggests the risk of COVID-19 infection rises with each mRNA vaccine dose and a higher risk of heart inflammation in jabbed young people, especially males, who face a low risk from COVID itself.

Now a three-year study of nearly 1,000 heart attack patients at a hospital in Spain, published in a peer-reviewed Elsevier journal this month, suggests vaccination makes them far more likely to have “major adverse cardiovascular events” including death within six months of their heart attacks, especially when they’ve also recovered from COVID infection. . .

“The combination of vaccination and natural SARS-CoV2 infection was associated with the development of severe heart failure and cardiogenic shock in patients with STEMI” – ST-elevation myocardial infarction, or complete artery blockage – “possibly related to an increased serological response” to vaccination, according to the paper in Vaccine.

The March 2020-March 2023 study does not appear to have drawn notice except among doctors, researchers and journalists who have faced suppression for pointing to worrisome connections between COVID vaccines and severe adverse events in low-risk populations such as youth.

“Hybrid exposure causes very high levels of spike antibodies!” MIT professor Retsef Levi, lead author of a 2022 study finding vaccination “significantly associated” with a spike in emergency heart problems in 16-39 year-olds in Israel, wrote on X after reading the Spanish paper. (Read more from “COVID Vaccines Worsen Outcomes After Heart Attacks in Patients With Prior Infection, Study Suggests” HERE)

NY Judges Scrutinize ‘Troubling’ $450 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case: ‘No One Lost Any Money’

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Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron ordered in February former President Donald Trump to pay an approximate $450 million penalty in a civil fraud case in which there were no victims. Now, a New York appellate court is raising questions regarding the “troubling” penalty and Attorney General Letitia James’ justification for bringing the case in the first place.

James accused Trump of inflating his personal wealth to get better loan terms. Trump, for example, valued his Mar-a-Lago estate at between $427 million and $612 million, Forbes reported. Engoron, however, cited a one-off local Palm Beach County appraiser who valued the property as low as $18 million. Some experts have reportedly valued the sprawling property in the hundreds of millions.

As my colleague Mark Hemingway explained earlier this year, “Trump took out loans over several years, as real estate moguls are wont to do. For him to get approved for those loans, the banks did their own due diligence about Trump’s finances and ability to pay back the loans and decided to give them to him. Trump paid back the loans, and everyone made money.”

Enogoron ultimately ordered Trump to pay $354 million plus an additional $100 million in interest. Trump posted a $175 million bond in April and appealed the ruling.

Trump’s team argued on Thursday before the New York Appellate Division, First Judicial Department that the case was a “clear-cut violation of the statute of limitations,” and that the statute used to bring charges against the former president ultimately did not justify the action taken. (Read more from “NY Judges Scrutinize ‘Troubling’ $450 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case: ‘No One Lost Any Money’” HERE)

COVID Lockdowns Led to Spike in Kids’ Vision Problems, 1 in 3 Now Nearsighted, Study Finds

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There was a significant spike in myopia after the COVID-19 pandemic, research has shown.

“During the pandemic, many countries implemented nationwide lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus,” [Researcher Dr. Yajun Chen] said.

“Prolonged indoor living reduced outdoor activity for children and adolescents while increasing screen time, potentially exacerbating the ocular burden on this population and worsening the myopia crisis” . . .

“Diet may play a role, but I think the greatest reason for the increase, especially coming out of the pandemic, is due to lockdowns and being indoors more,” [senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel] told Fox News Digital.

With increased screen time, kids and teens have fewer opportunities for the eye muscles to have to adapt, Siegel said. (Read more from “NY Judges Scrutinize ‘Troubling’ $450 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case: ‘No One Lost Any Money’” HERE)

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Biden-Harris DOJ Sues State Over Effort to Remove Non-Citizens From Voter Rolls

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Alabama Friday over its effort to remove non-citizens from the state’s voter rolls.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen initiated an effort in August to remove noncitizens from the voter rolls after identifying 3,251 registered voters that had been issued noncitizen identification numbers by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The lawsuit alleges Alabama’s removal of voters from its state registration list within 90 days of the election violates federal law, according to the DOJ’s press release.

“The right to vote is one of the most sacred rights in our democracy,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division said in a statement Friday. “As Election Day approaches, it is critical that Alabama redress voter confusion resulting from its list maintenance mailings sent in violation of federal law.”

Clarke said officials around the country should “take heed of the National Voter Registration Act’s clear and unequivocal restrictions on systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.”

“I was elected Secretary of State by the people of Alabama, and it is my Constitutional duty to ensure that only American citizens vote in our elections,” Allen said in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation. (Read more from “Biden-Harris DOJ Sues State Over Effort to Remove Non-Citizens From Voter Rolls” HERE)

Family Devastated by Fentanyl Tragedy: A Mother’s Heartbreak After Both Daughters Overdose

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In a heartbreaking tale from Memphis, Tennessee, Brenda Diggs now finds herself caring for five grandchildren after losing both of her daughters to fentanyl overdoses within a few short months. The devastation has left her grappling with an unfathomable loss, a situation that has become all too familiar in communities across the nation.

Brenda, speaking with local news outlet WREG, expressed the overwhelming sense of responsibility she feels for her grandchildren, saying, “I’m about all they’ve got, except for their uncles. I just don’t know. It’s mind-boggling.”

Kenia Everette Wooten, Brenda’s eldest daughter, was just 42 when her life was tragically cut short. Despite early struggles, including becoming a teen mother at 15, Kenia had been on a path to recovery. However, after sustaining a severe ankle injury at work, she was prescribed medication that led to an addiction to pills. “She lost her self-esteem,” Brenda recalled, “and I guess she thought building her self-esteem and having sex with guys would make her feel better about herself.”

The turning point came on January 22, 2022, when Brenda received the devastating news of Kenia’s death. “I went in, and lo and behold, Kenia was on the floor. The paramedics were there, but she was dead on the floor,” she recounted, still haunted by that day. The cause: an accidental overdose of fentanyl.

Just three months later, Brenda faced another tragedy when her younger daughter, 34-year-old Keshia Diggs, also fell victim to the same deadly substance. Recently released from prison, Keshia had been battling her own demons. On March 25, 2022, Brenda became alarmed when Keshia failed to return home. A search of her bedroom revealed the unimaginable: “The smell just almost knocked me out,” she said, recounting the horror of finding her daughter unresponsive. Keshia, too, was a victim of an accidental fentanyl overdose.

Brenda’s pain is compounded by the knowledge that the opioid crisis continues to devastate families across the country. David Fuller, an overdose prevention specialist with the Memphis Area Prevention Coalition, emphasized the pervasive threat of fentanyl. “It’s so powerful that once a user becomes addicted to fentanyl, other drugs are not going to cut it because they’re not strong enough,” he stated. Fuller lamented the tragic frequency of such stories, saying, “I wish I could say that that was the first one of those stories that I’ve heard. But it’s absolutely not.”

The increasing prevalence of fentanyl in counterfeit pills and other drugs has caught many users unaware. “They thought they were doing heroin or something else,” Fuller explained, underscoring the urgent need for awareness and prevention.

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