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Diddy’s Arguing’ Mental Condition’ Behind Alleged Crimes, But Prosecutors Push Back

Attempting to make a badass statement while he fights a legal battle, music bully P Diddy wants to fly a guy from New York’s Columbia University to give evidence on his behalf. The defense argues that Diddy’s behavior, among other things, he is accused of sexual assault, was committed “in a state of mental impairment resulting from voluntary use of intoxicants,” a statement they hope can somehow help the case. Legal documents obtained by TMZ reveal Diddy’s defense team will attempt to argue that the star was drunk at the time of the offenses and that his “mental condition” is vital to understanding his guilt or innocence. However, prosecutors aren’t buying that line and maintain that it does not meet the legal standards necessary for such a defense.

Specifically, they note that the caselaw demands that the other party have reasonable notice before evidence is introduced, which purports to connect the consumption of drugs or alcohol with the defendant’s cognitive or memory function. Though the details of the “mental condition” at the center of the case have been redacted from public view, the defense is signaling it wants to show that Diddy’s intoxication was capable of influencing his behavior. This argument, even if it is an argument that is intended to mitigate his responsibility, hinges on the words of a doctor at Columbia University, a doctor who has never treated Diddy. Instead, the doctor would be expected to base his or her testimony upon cases other than the plaintiff, a fact which the prosecution deems irrelevant and not persuading.

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Defense attorneys deny the claim and object to allowing the medical examiner’s testimony into the trial. They say that because the Columbia expert did not have a “pre existing doctor patient relationship” with Diddy, the testimony is not credible. But without past treatment or diagnosis of the mogul, the doctor’s testimony would be, at best, speculative. As Diddy’s team of lawyers fight to get this expert testimony included, only time will tell if this legal strategy will be strong enough to shape the case in Diddy’s favor or if the objections from the prosecution make the music mogul’s case much harder to fight. For now, the drama rages on, and only history can determine how these legal strategies will be interpreted in a court of law.

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Mo’Nique’s Dating Advice Echoes Loud After Rape Allegations Surface

You can always count on Mo’Nique to keep it real, funny, fierce, and flat-out real with no chaser, and this time around, she’s taking the mic and training it on Shannon Sharpe with a little retroactive guidance. Mo’Nique made a nightclub a laughing matter out of the Sharpe situation at a recent stand-up set, which is under a lawsuit for alleged rape with Gabriella Zuniga. Mo’Nique’s warning to Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast in February 2024 has a different sting now. The viral clip making the rounds again features a woman who most definitely saw the warning signs and tried to steer him away from them.

“Shannon need him an old fat gal,” she quipped in a moment that was both hilarious and devastating cultural commentary. “One that can bake, rub feet, sip cognac and bring peace, not problems.” Mo’Nique’s comments were infused with genuine unease about the way that older men treat much younger women in the complicated dating world of today. Mo’Nique assumed the role of the no-nonsense auntie Sharpe, so obviously needed. Her delivery was typically hilarious, but the sentiment was pure wisdom. This week’s developments have put that lighthearted podcast moment in a new context. Mo’Nique’s remarks were about emotional and social maturity, especially on the part of men who held power.

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And today, with public opinion in an uproar over Sharpe and his behavior, Mo’Nique’s words are like a warning bell that went ignored. And she knows it. That stand-up set was anger disguised as a joke. It was a woman with a mirror saying, “I tried to tell you.” At a time when cancellations are swift and forgiveness even swifter to wash over and cover up, Mo’Nique’s mix of comedy and caution feels like a powerful, if not novel, force. Whether Sharpe will take her advice or not, however, remains to be seen, but Mo’Nique did tell him so.

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G Herbo Opens Up About Ari Fletcher’s “Terrible Dad” Remark

In his deep thoughts on a recent episode of BET’s For The Fellas, G Herbo reflects on an emotional scene from the reality series The Impact ATL in this heartwarming talk. The rapper was responding to an inflammatory comment from his ex, Ari Fletcher, who accused Famous Dex of being a “terrible dad” during a heated exchange on the show. The comment came after Fletcher vented about Herbo leaving their son Yosohn’s birthday party early and being absent at the boy’s graduation. While the words cut deep, G Herbo hasn’t shied away from expressing his feelings about the situation. He was open in his admission of his faults and that he wasn’t perfect.

He added that Fletcher’s words also included emotional reactions and stupidity at the moment, which is common to feel in the heat of the moment. In a recent clip from The Impact ATL, Ari Fletcher slowed things down while talking about how she and the rapper work together as coparents. She added that despite their disagreements, she does not actually think that Herbo is a bad parent. Acknowledging his consistent commitment and love for their child, Fletcher apologized for letting her emotions cloud her words and said her “terrible dad” remark had been in the heat of the moment rather than a mean dig at his fathering. G Herbo also shared these same thoughts during his turn on For The Fellas, noting that while he didn’t take the “bad dad” line to heart, he knew where Ari was coming from.

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He said he knew that co-parenting is not always easy, particularly between two high-strung people. Despite their ups and downs, Herbo, 24, stressed that there will always be love between the pair, especially when it comes to their joint commitment to Yosohn’s well-being. This heart to heart between the former lovers is a sign of their maturing coparenting relationship. Their history with each other might be rocky, but there is a mutual respect and understanding between G Herbo and Ari Fletcher now. More complex though their journey has been, that their love for their son is stronger than any misunderstanding is a positive when so much of the world is confusing.

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