TMI Show Ep 173: “Bad Boy for Life”

“The TMI Show” with host Ted Rall welcomes back Manila Chan to close out a truncated week, beginning with the verdict and looming sentence in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs! Diddy was acquitted of the major counts of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, yet the jury still nailed him on two counts of transporting prostitutes across state lines for drug-fueled sex marathons under the Mann Act. Despite his partial victory, Combs remains locked up in Brooklyn’s squalid Metropolitan Detention Center, where he faces up to 10 years per count—but as a first offender, he’ll likely get a few years after credit for time served. The judge noted that Combs’s own lawyer admitted to Diddy’s history of domestic violence and a 2024 assault on an ex-girlfriend, raising eyebrows. Sparked by Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s $20 million lawsuit alleging abuse and forced sexual encounters, Combs now faces dozens of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct. This case is a wild ride of legal twists, celebrity scandal, and lingering questions about justice. Tune in as Ted and Manila unpack the details and controversies.

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AI in science: Chatbots are sneaking into research papers, raising ethical questions about authorship. Hint: certain words are giveaways.