Fentanyl Precursors & Illegal Trade - Marvel Biotech, a China-based company, sold fentanyl precursors used to make the deadly drug [1] - The Chinese company disguised illicit products as dog food, nuts, and motor oil for stealth shipping [2] - Roughly 3 kilos of the precursor were arranged to be sent to lower Manhattan [2] DEA Sting Operation & Arrests - A DEA informant was used in a sting operation to arrest individuals involved in the drug trade [2][3] - Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Fiji in 2023 while attempting to secure a huge sale [4][5] - The individuals were extradited to the US, convicted on drug charges and money laundering, and will be sentenced in August [5] China's Role & Cooperation - The US needs China's help to combat fentanyl production and trafficking [6][7] - The Chinese government banned the production of two fentanyl precursors, but this was considered superficial [7] - A congressional report indicated the Chinese government provided tax breaks to some of these companies [7]

Legal Proceedings - The jury reached a partial verdict on most counts in the Shaun Diddy Combmes federal trial related to alleged sexual misconduct and sex trafficking in hip hop [1] - The jury is deadlocked on the racketeering conspiracy (RICO) charge, which is considered the biggest count [2][3] - The deliberation lasted 13 hours, which is considered a relatively short time for a case of this nature [1][2] - The judge has asked the jurors to return for further deliberations on the RICO charge [3]

Jurors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex-trafficking trial said they had reached a verdict on four charges, but were at an impasse over a racketeering-conspiracy count https://t.co/VAf132v85J ...

Tonight, we are coming on the air yet again with breaking news. This time from that bombshell trial in New York with the jury in Diddy's sex trafficking trial, apparently reaching a partial verdict in just the last couple of minutes. Notice we said partial verdict.This is on counts two through five, but not count one. As the judge, Here's what's happening inside the courthouse you're looking at now. The judge is considering what the next move should be here right now that there is a verdict on four of the f ...

Jurors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case told the judge they reached a verdict on sex trafficking and prostitution charges but were divided on a lone racketeering charge https://t.co/0Ljn0WCa6v ...

Those of you who are just joining us, the jury has reached a partial verdict in the Shawn Combmes trial. Let's bring in NBC's Rahima Ellis from outside the courthouse in New York City. Raheem, it is my understanding you were in the overflow room as that note came in from the jury.What can you tell us about the mood inside the room. It was a surreal moment to be even in the overflow room and watching what was happening inside the actual courtroom. The attorneys for Shawn Diddy Combmes were huddled around him ...

The jury in the Shawn Combmes trial has delivered a partial verdict to the judge. Jurors say they have reached a verdict on several of the counts that Combmes is facing, but have not reached a consensus on the first count. So, let's get right to NBC's Khloe Malas and our legal analyst, Angela Sandela.Joining me now to hear how this played out. Chloe, tell us what are you learning from uh what the judge has told the court. Hey there.So, I just came out of the overflow room where I was watching a camera of Co ...

The jury has reached a verdict on some of the charges in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial. Follow live updates. https://t.co/xPSLdZbYzT ...

It is day two of jury deliberations in Shawn Combmes's sex trafficking trial. And right now, the group of 12 is sorting through the massive amount of evidence in this complex case. Here are the charges that they are considering.Racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Now, the government alleges that Combmes was at the helm of a criminal enterprise and used his employees to help commit several crimes. But Combmes's defense is downplaying the extent of his criminal activit ...

The jury deliberating whether Sean “Diddy” Combs is guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking sent a note to the judge seeking clarity on the racketeering charge.Here's what to know: https://t.co/uullsGLwn7 https://t.co/uullsGLwn7 ...