Echoes of Diddy in Alexander Brothers’ Trial: New York Brief

It’s highest-profile sex-trafficking trial since Sean “Diddy” Combs went before another Manhattan federal jury last year, and the similarities are striking. In both cases, the accused allegedly used their wealth and influence to draw victims into their orbit.

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NY Targets $26,000 Childcare Cost With Free Program for Toddlers

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Trump Sues JPMorgan for $5 Billion Over Debanking Claims

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