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Apple seeks to end Apple Pay trade secrets lawsuit
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-28 16:39
Core Argument - Apple is seeking to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit from Fintiv, which accuses Apple of stealing technology for its mobile wallet, Apple Pay [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - Fintiv claims that Apple misappropriated technology for Apple Pay that it had previously sought to license from CorFire, a company acquired by Fintiv in 2014 [2]. - The lawsuit alleges that Apple generated fees for major credit card issuers and payment networks through Apple Pay, which is widely used across various Apple devices [3]. Group 2: Apple's Response - Apple argues that Fintiv delayed pursuing its claims, having been aware of the relevant facts since 2014, and contends that Fintiv has not demonstrated a pattern of racketeering [3]. - In the event the case is not dismissed, Apple requests that it be transferred to U.S. District Judge Alan Albright in Texas, who has extensive experience with the underlying dispute [4]. Group 3: Judge's Background - Judge Albright previously oversaw a significant portion of U.S. patent cases and is considered a favorable judge for plaintiffs in technology-related lawsuits [5].
LIVE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced after guilty verdict | NBC News
NBC News· 2025-10-03 17:51
Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on July 2 and found guilty on two lesser charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. The judge denied bail, meaning Combs has remained detained until today's sentencing. Federal prosecutors say Combs should serve more than 11 years in prison for the conviction, arguing that he is "unrepentant" and should be punished after he "engaged in violence and put others in fear." For more context and news coverage of th ...
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Forbes· 2025-07-03 00:40
Legal Issues - Sean 'Diddy' Combs 被判两项联邦指控成立[1] - Sean 'Diddy' Combs 被判无敲诈勒索和性交易罪名[1]
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Forbes· 2025-07-02 18:09
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Convicted On Two Federal Charges, Acquitted On Racketeering And Sex Trafficking https://t.co/NuYul2kmB4 ...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Acquitted of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-02 16:00
We know that the jury really looked at all the charges individually and really paid attention to this. I mean, besides an acquittal on all charges, this is probably the best that Sean Combs could expect because he was found not guilty of the most serious charges which would have landed him in prison for life. So what he was found guilty of, and it's kind of amazing because he the women were on the stand for days and days.And there were there were tears. And everyone said it was very emotional. But he was fo ...
BREAKING: Mixed verdict reached in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial
NBC News· 2025-07-02 14:57
We are getting the verdict in coming in right now. This is coming in real time and we have count one here. This is the racketeering charge.We have the count here of not guilty on racketeering. This is coming in in real time. We have count two also coming in here.Not guilty. That is the sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura. Count three, we have guilty. Count three is guilty for the transportation of Cassie Ventur.That is guilty. Count four, this is the sex trafficking of Jane. That's a pseudonym.Not guilty. Cou ...
BREAKING: Sean 'Diddy' Combs found GUILTY on 2 of 5 counts on sex trafficking trial
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 14:47
Verdict Overview - Sean Diddy Combs was found not guilty on three counts, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura and Jane Doe [8][13] - Combs was found guilty on two counts of Mann Act violations, involving transportation for prostitution related to Cassie Ventura and Jane Doe [8] - The jury's decision reflects a mixed verdict, acquitting Combs on the most serious charges while convicting him on transportation-related offenses [8] Legal Analysis - Racketeering charges require proof of a conspiracy and an enterprise formed for unlawful acts, which the jury may not have found [10] - The jury may have believed Combs acted alone in transporting the women for prostitution, without establishing a broader criminal enterprise involving his employees [11][12] - The defense did not call any witnesses, while the prosecution presented testimony from 34 witnesses [17] Implications and Reactions - The verdict is seen by some as a setback for the MeToo movement, questioning the belief of women even with supporting evidence [20][22] - The case explored the complexities of consent and coercion within relationships, particularly regarding power dynamics and financial dependence [23][24] - The jury's decision suggests they may not have believed the women were trafficked by force, fraud, or coercion [15]
Mixed verdict delivered in trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
NBC News· 2025-07-02 14:46
Count one here, this is the racketeering charge. We have the count here of not guilty on racketeering. This is coming in in real time.We have count two also coming in here, not guilty. That is the sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura. Count three, we have guilty. Count three is guilty for the transportation of Cassie Ventur.That is guilty. Count four, this is the sex trafficking of Jane. That's a pseudonym.Not guilty. Count five, we have guilty. That is five counts. ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-02 14:32
Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Listen to that and the latest stories on Bloomberg News Now. https://t.co/ZTYU9ITHGc ...
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Forbes· 2025-07-02 14:32
Legal & Crime - Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted on two federal charges [1] - Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges [1]