Author: Kera

Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing back hard against federal prosecutors, arguing that his conviction under the Mann Act should not stand. His defence team says the government relied on the wrong definition of prostitution, and they’re now asking a judge to either overturn the verdict or grant him a new trial. In recent court filings, Diddy’s attorneys criticised prosecutors for applying what they called the “modern meaning” of prostitution, rather than the one in place when the law was written in 1910. Known at the time as the White Slave Traffic Act, the Mann Act initially defined prostitution far differently,…

Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness has pledged that the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) historic third consecutive term in office will be defined by renewal, education, and the promise of prosperity reaching more communities across the island. Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters at the party’s Belmont Road headquarters on Wednesday night, Holness said the victory was not just about retaining power but about deepening the JLP’s role as a government committed to performance. “They have spoken and chosen. Those who may not share their views. They see prosperity in some areas, but they want prosperity to come now to their…

A 14-year-old Texas student is facing a long and painful recovery after a violent incident inside his school cafeteria left him with life-threatening head injuries. The cafeteria attack happened on August 21 at Kilgore Middle School, where eighth grader Lukas Hardeman was allegedly body slammed by another student after making a joke. According to his family, Lukas struck both a cafeteria stool and the floor during the fall, suffering multiple brain bleeds and dangerous swelling. He was rushed to the Children’s Hospital, where doctors performed emergency surgery and removed two portions of his skull to relieve the pressure. His father,…

Cardi B walked out of court on Tuesday with a weight lifted off her shoulders after a Los Angeles jury unanimously found her not liable in a civil assault and battery case that sought $24 million in damages. The verdict closed a chapter that had been looming over the rapper since 2020. The case was brought by Emani Ellis, a former security guard who claimed that in 2018, Cardi attacked her during an encounter at her obstetrician’s office. Ellis alleged that the rapper cut her face with a fingernail, spat on her, and hurled racial slurs during the confrontation. However,…

A Miami police officer is facing legal troubles after a heated argument with her boyfriend spiralled into gunfire. The incident, which began over text messages that were found inside his phone, led to her arrest and dismissal from the force. Authorities say 27-year-old Sthephany Canizares was taken into custody on Friday after she fired her gun outside a home she shared with her partner. The weapon was discharged during a confrontation after she looked through her boyfriend’s phone. According to the police report, the couple had been experiencing “relationship issues” for several days before the incident. On Friday, when her boyfriend arrived at…

A policeman is on the run after shooting his ex-wife and a female bystander in Cidade Nova, Brazil. Sergeant Ednei of the Military Police of Amazonas shot his ex-wife, 36-year-old Fernanda, during a dispute, which reports say stemmed from jealousy. The attack unfolded in the early hours of Monday, September 1, in the North Zone of Manaus. According to investigators, the shooting began after a heated argument on Rua Itiquira. Reports say the sergeant had a dispute with his ex-wife at a party that had started on Sunday afternoon and stretched into the night. Tensions escalated quickly, reportedly because Fernanda…

Cardi B made a striking entrance at a California courthouse Tuesday morning, turning heads in a black-and-white polka dot dress tied together with a dramatic red bow. The rapper, accompanied by her manager Shawn Holiday and a bodyguard, carefully stepped out of her vehicle in Alhambra, just east of Los Angeles, and walked into the courthouse with poise. Her appearance only fuelled ongoing pregnancy speculation that’s followed her for days. Last week, Cardi was spotted with what some believed to be a noticeable bump, along with a slower, cautious stride. As she entered the courthouse on Tuesday, onlookers again tried…

A young woman in Jamaica has gone public with claims that her brother deliberately contaminated her home’s water supply, endangering her children and other family members. In a series of social media videos, she recounted a series of events that began with a family dispute over the brother’s personal relationships. According to the woman, the dispute began Thursday night, before the poisoning, when her brother was caught by his partner with another woman at his home. She said her brother blamed her for alerting his partner and issued threats against her and her siblings. While she denied informing the partner about…

A 78-year-old woman in Louisville, Kentucky, was sexually assaulted on her front porch by a 13-year-old boy, who has since been arrested. The disturbing encounter happened when Jan Fletcher was sitting outside her home on August 26. She was approached by the teenager, who asked for directions to a park. At first, Fletcher thought nothing of it until he questioned whether she was alone. Her interaction with the teen was captured on her security camera, showing him stepping behind her, pretending to brush something off her buttocks. Shortly after, he starts to grope her butt. Startled but composed, Fletcher immediately demanded that he…

A star pilot lost his life after a Polish Air Force F-16 crashed and burst into flames during a training flight. The deceased, Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian, was a decorated pilot whose skill and leadership earned him international recognition. The 39-year-old aviator’s death on Thursday evening near Poland was captured on graphic footage. According to reports, the jet went down just after 7:00 p.m. near Radom, where pilots had been rehearsing routines ahead of one of the country’s biggest aviation events, the 2025 Radom International Air Show. Footage of the moment shows the aircraft soaring high in the sky before…