Diddy Investigation Reopens Questions About Jennifer Lopez And 1999 Nightclub Shooting

In December 1999, Sean "Diddy" Combs, his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, and rapper Jamal "Shyne" Barrow were at a New York City nightclub when a shooting occurred, injuring three people. Combs, Lopez, and Combs' bodyguard were arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a weapon. Lopez was questioned by police and released within hours, with charges against her subsequently dropped.

Barrow was found guilty of five charges, including criminal possession of a weapon, first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. He was acquitted of attempted murder but sentenced to nearly nine years in prison. No one was ever charged or found guilty for the shooting itself.

Following recent FBI raids on Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami, one of the shooting victims has spoken out, alleging that Combs shot her in the face and that Lopez carried the gun into the club.

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O.J. Simpson, Former Football Great and Controversial Figure, Dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, one of the greatest running backs in history and a controversial public figure, passes at the age of 76 after battling prostate cancer. Born July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California, Simpson rose to fame as a running back at the University of Southern California (USC), winning the Heisman Trophy in 1968. He played professionally for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills, becoming one of the greatest running backs in history and breaking numerous records. After his football career, Simpson found success as an actor and sports commentator.

In 1994, Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. His televised criminal trial dubbed the "Trial of the Century," captivated the nation, sparking intense debates about race and police conduct. Simpson was acquitted of the murders in 1995, but a subsequent civil trial found him liable for their deaths. In 2008, he was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas and served nine years in prison before being released on parole in 2017. Simpson remains a controversial figure, with many believing he was guilty of the murders despite his criminal acquittal.

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