Judge Grants Diddy a Legal Victory After His Attorneys Claim 'Outrageous Conduct' by Prosecutors

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage A federal judge said he would not consider evidence obtained during a sweep of theSean “Diddy” Combsjail cell at his upcoming bail hearing, representing a win for the music mogul. Judge Arun Subramanian also ruled that the prosecution will need to destroy its copies of the 19 pages of notes obtained after the sweep. Combs appeared in court —notably without shackles— on Tuesday, Nov. 19, seemingly more relaxed than at previous hearings.

Judge Grants Scott Peterson's Defense Team Access to Decades-Old Evidence as He Seeks Exoneration

Scott Peterson.Photo:Bart Ah You-Pool/Getty Bart Ah You-Pool/Getty A California judge has allowedScott Peterson’s defense team access to some decades-old evidence as they appeal his murder convictions. The approval of some post-conviction discovery materials comes nearly two decades after Peterson was convicted of the 2002 killing of his pregnant wife,Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. In her 207-page ruling, San Mateo County Super Court Judge Elizabeth Hill addressed the Los Angeles Innocence Project’s request for access to hundreds of pieces of evidence.

Judge Greg Mathis’ Wife Linda Reese Mathis Files for Divorce After 39 Years of Marriage

Photo:Denise Truscello/Getty Denise Truscello/Getty Judge Greg Mathisand his wife Linda Reese Mathis are calling it quits just short of their fourth decade of marriage. In the filing, she listed their date of separation as July 17, 2024, and noted that they had no minor kids. The pair’s four children Jade, 39, Camara, 36,Greg Jr., 35, and Amir, 34, are all adults, so the former couple does not need to figure out custody.

Judge in Alec Baldwin'sRustTrial Denies Prosecutor's Request to Revive Manslaughter Case

Alec Baldwin on July 11, 2024.Photo:Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty The judge inAlec Baldwin’sRustcriminal trial denied a motion from the prosecution to revive the case. On Sept. 6, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer responded after New Mexico special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey’s Aug. 30request to reconsiderthecomplete dismissal of the caseagainst Baldwin, 66, that was made July 12. In the ruling, Sommer noted that she was refusing to consider Morrissey’s request because her recent motion exceeded a 10-page limit on briefs filed without obtaining permission to do so.

Judi Dench Tears Up Addressing ‘Grief’ Over Friend Maggie Smith’s Death

Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith in London in 2017.Photo:David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Judi Denchis grieving her fellow dame. In response to a question about theSept. 27 deathof longtime friendMaggie Smith, the British dame, 89, reportedly became overcome with emotion at a Cheltenham Literature Festival event on Saturday, Oct. 5. Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith in 2004.Justin Goff\UK Press via Getty Justin Goff\UK Press via Getty