Sean "Diddy" Combs used "violence and fear" to run a criminal enterprise that allowed him to subject two former girlfriends to sex trafficking, a U.S. prosecutor said Thursday during closing arguments at the music mogul's trial. Prosecutor Christy Slavik told jurors that Combs "uses power, violence, and fear to get what he wants," adding, "He thought that his fame, wealth, and power put him above the law."

Slavik cited Ventura Fine’s alleged involvement in several of Combs' so-called "freak offs" as an example of the coercion he used during sexual encounters. Prosecutors argue Combs operated a criminal enterprise under a "climate of fear." The jury is expected to begin deliberations late Friday or Monday.

Some observers say the trial has shifted from a question of whether Combs committed the acts to whether he will be held accountable

Joining Nancy Grace today,
Joshua Ritter - Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, Host of "Courtroom Confidential" on YouTube; website: joshuaritter.com; Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @joshuaritteresq, YouTube: CRConfidential
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away” Also featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
Joseph Giacalone -) Former NYPD Sergeant SDS, Author: “ The Cold Case Handbook” and “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators”, Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone, www.josephGiacalone.com  
Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors
Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on Youtube, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss, Facebook: Tisa.Tells.3
Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube,  Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com,  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV   
Sydney Sumner - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter 

Sean "Diddy" Combs used "violence and fear" to run a criminal enterprise that allowed him to subject two former girlfriends to sex trafficking, a U.S. prosecutor said Thursday during closing arguments at the music mogul's trial. Prosecutor Christy Slavik told jurors that Combs "uses power, violence, and fear to get what he wants," adding, "He thought that his fame, wealth, and power put him above the law."
Slavik cited Ventura Fine&rsquo;s alleged involvement in several of Combs' so-called "freak offs" as an example of the coercion he used during sexual encounters. Prosecutors argue Combs operated a criminal enterprise under a "climate of fear." The jury is expected to begin deliberations late Friday or Monday.
Some observers say the trial has shifted from a question of whether Combs committed the acts to whether he will be held accountable
Joining Nancy Grace today,
<ul>
<li>Joshua Ritter - Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, Host of "Courtroom Confidential" on YouTube; website: joshuaritter.com; Twitter, Instagram &amp; TikTok: @joshuaritteresq, YouTube: CRConfidential</li>
<li>Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away&rdquo; Also featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, <a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/">www.drbethanymarshall.com</a> , Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive&nbsp;</li>
<li>Joseph Giacalone -) Former NYPD Sergeant SDS, Author: &ldquo; The Cold Case Handbook&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators&rdquo;, Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.josephgiacalone.com/">www.josephGiacalone.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors</li>
<li>Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator &amp; Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on Youtube, Instagram &amp; TikTok: @TisaTellss, Facebook: Tisa.Tells.3</li>
<li>Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, &nbsp;Website: <a href="http://www.popcrime.tv/">www.popcrime.tv</a> and primetimecrimeshow.com,&nbsp;&nbsp;X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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DIDDY AKA “THE BARON OF BABY OIL”  FUMES DURING STATE’S CLOSING  

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Anna Kepner's step-brother to remain free while awaiting trial for her murder. Illinois teen behind bars for road-rage shooting targeting a family on their way home from a pre-natal check up. Former high school teacher previously arrested for allegedly having sex with a student on campus, now facing fresh charges including 5 additional victims. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Anna Kepner's step-brother to remain free while awaiting trial for her murder. Illinois teen behind bars for road-rage shooting targeting a family on their way home from a pre-natal check up. Former high school teacher previously arrested for allegedly having sex with a student on campus, now facing fresh charges including 5 additional victims. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

SHOCK RULING: Accused Carnival Cruise Killer to Remain Free Ahead of Murder Trial | Crime Alert 05.28.26

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Just after 7 p.m. on a September evening, Jacob and Mark Iskander, their siblings, and parents went for an evening stroll to a nearby lake. The six-member family was crossing in a crosswalk at a three-way intersection when mother Nancy heard a speeding car coming their way.

She says her husband and daughter were farther from the street. She tried to signal to two approaching SUVs to slow down. She managed to grab one of her children and dive out of the way, but Jacob and Mark were hit. Mark Iskander died at the scene, and Jacob died later at the hospital. According to police, Mark was thrown 254 feet.

Nancy Iskander told police that two SUVs were "zig-zagging with each other as if they were playing or racing." She said the drivers didn’t stop at the intersection, not even when the 11-year-old was on the hood of the car. Deputies reportedly caught up with a white Mercedes with significant front-end damage a third of a mile from the scene.

Behind the wheel was Rebecca Grossman. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department believes the vehicle was traveling over 80 miles an hour. Grossman’s breathalyzer test after the crash showed a blood alcohol content of 0.076%, according to local news reports.

The legal limit in California is 0.08%. A blood sample taken three hours after the crash registered at 0.08%

Grossman was convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison. She is facing a wrongful death civil suit, now in it's sixth week. 

 Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Matthew Mangino – Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County); Author: “The Executioner’s Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States;” X: @MatthewTMangino
Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private PracticeRobert Crispin – Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc
JoScott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, “Blood Beneath My Feet,” and Host: “Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;” X: @JoScottForensic
Joseph Tremblay – Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist, Veritech Consulting Engineering
Stacey D. Stewart – CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD); Twitter: @maddnational
Eamon Murphy – Writer for ‘The Acorn’ Newspaper in California; X: @EamonPMurphy 

Just after 7 p.m. on a September evening, Jacob and Mark Iskander, their siblings, and parents went for an evening stroll to a nearby lake. The six-member family was crossing in a crosswalk at a three-way intersection when mother Nancy heard a speeding car coming their way.
She says her husband and daughter were farther from the street. She tried to signal to two approaching SUVs to slow down. She managed to grab one of her children and dive out of the way, but Jacob and Mark were hit. Mark Iskander died at the scene, and Jacob died later at the hospital. According to police, Mark was thrown 254 feet.
Nancy Iskander told police that two SUVs were "zig-zagging with each other as if they were playing or racing." She said the drivers didn&rsquo;t stop at the intersection, not even when the 11-year-old was on the hood of the car. Deputies reportedly caught up with a white Mercedes with significant front-end damage a third of a mile from the scene.
Behind the wheel was Rebecca Grossman. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department believes the vehicle was traveling over 80 miles an hour. Grossman&rsquo;s breathalyzer test after the crash showed a blood alcohol content of 0.076%, according to local news reports.
The legal limit in California is 0.08%. A blood sample taken three hours after the crash registered at 0.08%
Grossman was convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison. She is facing a wrongful death civil suit, now in it's sixth week.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://matthewmangino.com/" aria-label="Matthew Mangino&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)">Matthew Mangino&nbsp;</a>&ndash; Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County); Author: &ldquo;The Executioner&rsquo;s Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States;&rdquo; X: @MatthewTMangino</li>
<li><a href="http://www.carynstark.com/" aria-label="Caryn L. Stark (opens in a new tab)">Caryn L. Stark</a> &ndash; Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private PracticeRobert Crispin &ndash; Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, &ldquo;Crispin Special Investigations&rdquo; CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc</li>
<li>JoScott Morgan &ndash; Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, &ldquo;Blood Beneath My Feet,&rdquo; and Host: &ldquo;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bags-with-joseph-scott-morgan/id1587763116">Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan</a>;&rdquo; X: @JoScottForensic</li>
<li>Joseph Tremblay &ndash; Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist, Veritech Consulting Engineering</li>
<li><a href="http://madd.org">Stacey D. Stewart</a> &ndash; CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD); Twitter: @maddnational</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theacorn.com,">Eamon Murphy </a>&ndash; Writer for &lsquo;The Acorn&rsquo; Newspaper in California; X: @EamonPMurphy&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Socialite Rebecca Grossman Writes Disgusting Letter From Prison to Mom of 2 Boys She Killed, Claiming She's The Victim, Civil Lawsuit

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Two Florida sisters, aged 12 and 15, safely rescued by law enforcement in Georgia after a 19-year-old Nebraska man kidnapped them. The suspect allegedly drove nearly 1,500 miles from Omaha to Indiantown, Florida, after the three months they spent communicating on Roblox and Snapchat.    Police tracked the suspect’s car and safely intercepted them in Georgia

Incidents like this have sparked national outrage and major legal battles. States including Florida, Iowa, and Kentucky have filed lawsuits against Roblox Corporation, alleging that the platform operates as a "hunting ground" for predators and fails to protect children from online grooming.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Ben Powers - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers PLLC, www.legalpowers.com
Dr. Janie Lacy  -  Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of “The Resilient Professional” Podcast onYouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy
Sheriff John Budensiek - Sheriff of Martin County, FL; career law enforcement officer and lifetime resident of Martin County
Titania Jordan  - Chief Parent Officer, Bark Parental Controls, Author: "Parenting In A Tech World", www.Bark.us, Instagram/Twitter: @TitaniaJordan 
Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 
Sydney Sumner  - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’

Two Florida sisters, aged 12 and 15, safely rescued by law enforcement in Georgia after a 19-year-old Nebraska man kidnapped them. The suspect allegedly drove nearly 1,500 miles from Omaha to Indiantown, Florida, after the three months they spent communicating on Roblox and Snapchat.&nbsp; &nbsp; Police tracked the suspect&rsquo;s car and safely intercepted them in Georgia
Incidents like this have sparked national outrage and major legal battles. States including Florida, Iowa, and Kentucky have filed lawsuits against Roblox Corporation, alleging that the platform operates as a "hunting ground" for predators and fails to protect children from online grooming.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>Ben Powers -&nbsp;Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers&nbsp;PLLC, <a href="http://www.legalpowers.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8" data-outlook-id="5e02e7ea-d717-43f3-8d33-7d23ed17ed50">www.legalpowers.com</a></li>
<li>Dr. Janie Lacy&nbsp; -&nbsp; Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of &ldquo;The Resilient Professional&rdquo; Podcast onYouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @JanieLacy</li>
<li>Sheriff John Budensiek - Sheriff of Martin County, FL; career law enforcement officer and lifetime resident of Martin County</li>
<li>Titania Jordan&nbsp; - Chief Parent Officer, Bark Parental Controls, Author: "Parenting In A Tech World", <a href="http://www.bark.us/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="874884a7-e581-4c00-93d4-c4362670710c" data-linkindex="12">www.Bark.us</a>, Instagram/Twitter: @TitaniaJordan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner&nbsp; - Investigative Reporter, &lsquo;Crime Stories&rsquo;</li>
</ul>

LITTLE SISTERS LURED BY KIDNAPPER ON ROBLOX

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DIDDY AKA “THE BARON OF BABY OIL” FUMES DURING STATE’S CLOSING

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