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attorney, damian williams, didn't take any questions. i've listened to many of his press conferences. i watched them i've been there usually takes questions. they didn't do that in this case and there's probably a reason for that and that's significant they realize what they're up against. here and they realized the importance of this. and there's really no room for error and he really wants to stay within that indictment. it's over 50 pages. they'd lay it out out and there's really not much more to say. but he doesn't want to speculate and neither does the fbi or the department of investigation, which is the city agency. so all of them so there they laid out, they made their statements, but no one to questions. one other thing that i think is really important and what this is all really about in the end you know, you talk about the campaign finance violations and all of that, and the $100,000 that he got. but this is a key line, i think that is really troubling for the government, is that the turkish officials here, they built a multiye
attorney, damian williams, didn't take any questions. i've listened to many of his press conferences. i watched them i've been there usually takes questions. they didn't do that in this case and there's probably a reason for that and that's significant they realize what they're up against. here and they realized the importance of this. and there's really no room for error and he really wants to stay within that indictment. it's over 50 pages. they'd lay it out out and there's really not much...
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studio: so, that is damian williams, district attorney for new york south, talking about eric adams who has been charged with a number of offences. mr williams is saying that mr adams had a duty to inform, to publicly disclose, who was giving him what. we allege that he said he was being showered with gifts, including upgrades and freebies. let's now listen to the fbi assistant in charge in new york.— to the fbi assistant in charge in new york. public service is a profound — in new york. public service is a profound responsibility - in new york. public service is a profound responsibility and| a profound responsibility and should be a noble calling. when thatis should be a noble calling. when that is perverted, by greed and dishonesty, it robs us of our trust. it is a pact between leaders and their communities built on the pillars of trust, accountability, and transparency. when that pact is broken, the consequences report far beyond one office or one election cycle. we know not all leaders are corrupt, we know that there are countless public servants who wake up every day with the inte
studio: so, that is damian williams, district attorney for new york south, talking about eric adams who has been charged with a number of offences. mr williams is saying that mr adams had a duty to inform, to publicly disclose, who was giving him what. we allege that he said he was being showered with gifts, including upgrades and freebies. let's now listen to the fbi assistant in charge in new york.— to the fbi assistant in charge in new york. public service is a profound — in new york....
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. >> reporter: united states attorney damian williams says new york city mayor eric adams' alleged bribery scheme involving at least one government official and several business its men in turkey began nearly a decade ago. >> the mayor sought and accepted over $100,000 in luxury travel benefits. he told the public he received no gifts even though he was secretly being showered with them. >> reporter: prosecutors say adams used straw donors or third parties to accept illegal foreign campaign donation. these contributions led to $10 million in public matching funds to his campaign. they also allege in september, 2021 could a turkish official told adams it was his turn to repay them, asking adams to pressure the new york fire department to allow a recently built turkish skyscraper in manhattan to open without being inspected. what stuck out to you about the indictment? >> the gravity of the charges, the complexity of the scheme, and the efforts that went right up until recently to conceal the alleged crimes. >> reporter: adams is charged with five counts of bribery, fraud, and soliciting ille
. >> reporter: united states attorney damian williams says new york city mayor eric adams' alleged bribery scheme involving at least one government official and several business its men in turkey began nearly a decade ago. >> the mayor sought and accepted over $100,000 in luxury travel benefits. he told the public he received no gifts even though he was secretly being showered with them. >> reporter: prosecutors say adams used straw donors or third parties to accept illegal...
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attorney damian williams really underscored was, this was a violation of the public trust. that is intended to help people who might not otherwise be able to participate or seek public office to have a foothold. it's not intended to be exploited to the benefit of someone like the way the mayor had done so. geoff: and leading up to this, the city's first deputy mayor, the school's chancellor, the deputy mayor for public safety, the police commissioner all had their homes searched or cell phones seized. what's the connection between all of that and the indictment that was unsealed today? brigid: well, geoff, that is still a little bit unclear at this point. as you said, it's been a wild september in new york city politics, and particularly surrounding people who are involved with the adams administration. just since the first week of september, those investigations have kicked off. and this is after really about a year of investigations into the administration. a lot of things just seemed to kick into a higher gear this month. at this point, it's not totally clear what connec
attorney damian williams really underscored was, this was a violation of the public trust. that is intended to help people who might not otherwise be able to participate or seek public office to have a foothold. it's not intended to be exploited to the benefit of someone like the way the mayor had done so. geoff: and leading up to this, the city's first deputy mayor, the school's chancellor, the deputy mayor for public safety, the police commissioner all had their homes searched or cell phones...
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damian williams, the u.s.for the southern district of new york, in a press conference today said combs used his extensive music and business empire as a criminal outfit. mr. williams: and the indictment alleges that he maintained control over the victims in several ways, including by giving them drugs, by giving and threatening to take away financial support or housing, by promising them career opportunities by monitoring their whereabouts, and even by dictating their physical appearance. because of all of this, the indictment alleges that the victims did not believe they could refuse combs without risking their security or facing more abuse. geoff: combs pleaded not guilty in court today and has denied prior allegations. a federal judge ordered he be held without bail. for more on the charges, we are joined by sidney madden, reporter for npr music. so sidney, according to this 14-page indictment, authorities allege that sean combs turned his business empire into a criminal enterprise in which he and his assoc
damian williams, the u.s.for the southern district of new york, in a press conference today said combs used his extensive music and business empire as a criminal outfit. mr. williams: and the indictment alleges that he maintained control over the victims in several ways, including by giving them drugs, by giving and threatening to take away financial support or housing, by promising them career opportunities by monitoring their whereabouts, and even by dictating their physical appearance....
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attorney damian williams, declined to comment. spokes people for the fbi and the department of investigation also did not comment. in recent days, questions grew as to whether charges might come this week, with the mayor's criminal defense lawyers not responding to questions, whether they had recently tried to talk the justice department out of moving forward with any criminal charges. on the federal court docket, there are several sealed indictments listed as being handed up on wednesday, all day, reporters were asking which, if any of these, might touch upon the adams administration. the criminal charges not yet public and today no one else has been accused of any wrongdoing. >> i have been facing these lies for months. >> reporter: the expected charges against adams come amid questions about possible improper overseas fund raising, as well as five other investigations surrounding city hall and the nypd. those include questions of how contracts may have been awarded by some of adams' city hall aides, who deny any wrongdoing. the
attorney damian williams, declined to comment. spokes people for the fbi and the department of investigation also did not comment. in recent days, questions grew as to whether charges might come this week, with the mayor's criminal defense lawyers not responding to questions, whether they had recently tried to talk the justice department out of moving forward with any criminal charges. on the federal court docket, there are several sealed indictments listed as being handed up on wednesday, all...
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attorney damian williams said combs used his business enterprise and employees to facilitate these types of events. >> these events were allegedly recorded and the government has those recordings. that's going to make it extremely difficult if -- for diddy to defend himself if those recordings show coercion or violence. >> reporter: prosecutors showed images of weapons gathered from the homeland security raids on combs' mansions in los angeles and miami in march. referring to the disturbing 2016 hotel video of combs assaulting former girlfriend, cassie ventura, whose civil lawsuit set off a cascade of legal claims against combs. >> mr. combs is a fighter. he's going to fight this to the end, he's innocent. he came toffy to establish his innocence. he's not afraid. >> reporter: combs faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison and as long as life behind bars if convicted on the three felony counts. >> so far sean combs is the only defendant charged in this indictment. but the u.s. attorney did alleged combs did not commit these crimes alone. >>> well on the fire watch, a southern cali
attorney damian williams said combs used his business enterprise and employees to facilitate these types of events. >> these events were allegedly recorded and the government has those recordings. that's going to make it extremely difficult if -- for diddy to defend himself if those recordings show coercion or violence. >> reporter: prosecutors showed images of weapons gathered from the homeland security raids on combs' mansions in los angeles and miami in march. referring to the...
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. >> reporter: united states attorney damian williams says new york city mayor eric adams' alleged briberyeme involving at least one government official and several businessmen in turkey began nearly a decade ago. >> the mayor sought and accepted well over $100,000 in luxury travel benefits. he told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. >> reporter: prosecutors say adams used straw donors, or third parties, to accept illegal foreign campaign donation. those contributions lead to $10 million in public matching funds to his campaign. they also allege that in september 2021, a turkish official told adams it was his turn to repay them, asking adams to pressure the new york fire department to allow a recently-built turkish skyscraper in manhattan to open without being inspected. what stuck out to you about the indictment? >> the gravity of the charges, the complexity of the scheme, and the efforts that went right up until recently to conceal the alleged crimes. >> reporter: adams is charged with five counts of bribery, fraud, and soliciting illeg
. >> reporter: united states attorney damian williams says new york city mayor eric adams' alleged briberyeme involving at least one government official and several businessmen in turkey began nearly a decade ago. >> the mayor sought and accepted well over $100,000 in luxury travel benefits. he told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. >> reporter: prosecutors say adams used straw donors, or third parties, to accept illegal...
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el fiscal damian williams dijo cuando holmes no se salía con la suya, era violento y sometió a víctimasexuales y les daban muchas drogas ilícitas. la fiscalía dice que holmes distribuía drogas para mantener a las participantes sedadas, pero cuando eso no era suficiente, utilizaba la fuerza para subyugarlas. algunos dicen que su comportamiento es repugnante, pero no le sorprende. qué artista no es? no hace eso. claro que cuando lo haces, cuando te descubren todo lo que haces. o sea. pues ya se ve un poco más. lo puedes señalar con más. pero quién no lo hace? en marzo, las autoridades catearon el domicilio del magnate en holmby hills, en los angeles, al mismo tiempo que su mansión en miami, y recaudaron evidencia, incluyendo armas, y la fiscalía mencionó nuevamente el video que cnn obtuvo y que muestra a gómez golpear a su pareja cassy ventura, en un hotel en century city. holmes is a fighter. el abogado de combs dice que su cliente es un luchador y que está dispuesto a pelear hasta el fin. combs ofreció 50 millones de dólares para salir bajo fianza, pero hasta ahora el juez lo ha negado.
el fiscal damian williams dijo cuando holmes no se salía con la suya, era violento y sometió a víctimasexuales y les daban muchas drogas ilícitas. la fiscalía dice que holmes distribuía drogas para mantener a las participantes sedadas, pero cuando eso no era suficiente, utilizaba la fuerza para subyugarlas. algunos dicen que su comportamiento es repugnante, pero no le sorprende. qué artista no es? no hace eso. claro que cuando lo haces, cuando te descubren todo lo que haces. o sea. pues...
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attorney damian williams says politics had nothing to do with it. >> we are not focused on the right or the left. we are only focused on right and wrong. >> reporter: adams now facing multiple calls to resign, but he says he's going nowhere. >> who's going to deal with the business of running the city? the point person is eric adams. i'm the mayor of the city of new york. >> reporter: the mayor is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, david. you heard him say he is not going to resign. the governor does have the power to oust him from office. she has not said though, tonight, if she would use that power. if the mayor does go, who might replace him? sources tell us, david, one person interested in the job, former new york governor andrew cuomo. he resigned his office after a sexual harassment scandal. david? >> david: aaron katersky on all of this tonight. aaron, thank you. >>> here in new york, israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu arriving in the city, preparing to address the u.n. amid these deadly new attacks in lebanon, and what he's now saying tonight about a u.s.-backed cease
attorney damian williams says politics had nothing to do with it. >> we are not focused on the right or the left. we are only focused on right and wrong. >> reporter: adams now facing multiple calls to resign, but he says he's going nowhere. >> who's going to deal with the business of running the city? the point person is eric adams. i'm the mayor of the city of new york. >> reporter: the mayor is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, david. you heard him say he is not...
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only accepted, but sought improper gifts and illegal contributions to his campaign, us attorney damian williams says it was all part of a quote, long running conspiracy. he also gave details of $100,000 in luxury travel benefits. adams allegedly accepted from wealthy turkish business people and at least one turkish government officials seeking to gain influence over him we allege that adams accepted these benefits knowing that they were given to him because of his position. in exchange for some of those improper benefits. he intervened in the new york city fire department's inspection process for a building owned and operated by the turkish government however, mayor adams is pushing back on these claims. here's what he said earlier today i asked new york is two he intervened on behalf of the turkish government to get the fdny to back off of a particular skyscraper and approve it. because obviously the fire department has the say over that kind of thing. it has to pass muster, right. and it wasn't passing muster. this building talk a little bit about that. it's a really interesting situation fas
only accepted, but sought improper gifts and illegal contributions to his campaign, us attorney damian williams says it was all part of a quote, long running conspiracy. he also gave details of $100,000 in luxury travel benefits. adams allegedly accepted from wealthy turkish business people and at least one turkish government officials seeking to gain influence over him we allege that adams accepted these benefits knowing that they were given to him because of his position. in exchange for some...
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damian williams, the u.s. attorney who brought the case is black, as is the mayor.y said he will attack the credibility of witnesses. he's also likely to suggest that this is small potatoes, federal prosecution based on outrage for lights and hotel rooms. >> and so, paul, do you see this as the mayor has said, he is not stepping down under any circumstance, is there anything going forward, do you think, that may surprise us? >> yes, there could be a superseding indictment with more counts relating to these bribery and illegal campaign contribution charges. but, jose, there could be another criminal case or cases brought against the mayor based on separate allegations and investigations that are squirrelling around, adams and people in his orbit. we know that the same day this indictment was unsealed, fbi agents executed a search warrant at the mayor's official residence, a clear sign that the investigations are continuing. >> tom winter, and paul butler, thank you both so very much. appreciate it. that wraps up the hour for me. i'm jose diaz-balart. thank you for th
damian williams, the u.s. attorney who brought the case is black, as is the mayor.y said he will attack the credibility of witnesses. he's also likely to suggest that this is small potatoes, federal prosecution based on outrage for lights and hotel rooms. >> and so, paul, do you see this as the mayor has said, he is not stepping down under any circumstance, is there anything going forward, do you think, that may surprise us? >> yes, there could be a superseding indictment with more...
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we've only seen that in 2016 video beating the ex-girlfriend cassidy ventura but if you believe damian williamslot more in cassidy herself and her civil lawsuit said that diddy would record the not ask in those 50 witnesses that reportedly testified or met with prosecutors and are willing to testify, this is when to be a very strong case when it goes to the probably sometime in 2025. trey: the indictment reads pretty similar to me and what jeffrey epstein was charged wi with, let's listen to the assistant u.s. attorney. >> combs abuse, threatened and coerced victims to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct, he led and participated in racketeering conspiracy that use the business empire that he controlled to carry out criminal activity including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and the obstruction of justice. trey: in addition to having young women and girls testify if they're able to do so and willing to do so, you mentioned videotape, what other evidence would prosecutors want to have access to to win this case. sometimes it is more
we've only seen that in 2016 video beating the ex-girlfriend cassidy ventura but if you believe damian williamslot more in cassidy herself and her civil lawsuit said that diddy would record the not ask in those 50 witnesses that reportedly testified or met with prosecutors and are willing to testify, this is when to be a very strong case when it goes to the probably sometime in 2025. trey: the indictment reads pretty similar to me and what jeffrey epstein was charged wi with, let's listen to...
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us attorney damian williams called it a long-running conspiracy, accusing atoms of hiding more than $100,000 in gifts and benefits the conduct alleged in the indictment before money, the corporate money, the bribery, the years of concealment is a grave breach of the public's trust public office is a privilege we alleged that mayor adams abuse that privilege and broke the law. flaws that are designed to ensure that official those like him serve the people, not the highest bidder adams responded earlier, urging new yorkers to wait for his side of the story. >> cnn's mark morales is live in new york with more on this mark, explain these charges well, brianna, it was a treasure trove treasure trove of details that was unveiled at this press conference earlier today. and as you said, these are five charges we're talking about wire fraud conspiracy bribery soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. these are very big charges, but what exactly did eric adams do? so prosecutors allege in this indictment that foreign nationals were basically paying for his trips around the world. we're
us attorney damian williams called it a long-running conspiracy, accusing atoms of hiding more than $100,000 in gifts and benefits the conduct alleged in the indictment before money, the corporate money, the bribery, the years of concealment is a grave breach of the public's trust public office is a privilege we alleged that mayor adams abuse that privilege and broke the law. flaws that are designed to ensure that official those like him serve the people, not the highest bidder adams responded...
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attorney damian williams. >> year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark. he told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. this was a multiyear scheme to buy favor with a single new york city politician on the rise. eric adams. we allege that mayor adams abused that privilege and broke the law. laws that are designed to ensure officials like him serve the people, not the highest bidder, not a foreign bidder, and certainly not a foreign power. >> now, according to the indictment, adams, quote, saw and accepted improper valuable benefits such as luxury international travel including from wealthy foreign business people and at least one turkish government official seeking to gain influence over him. eric adams also saw and received benefits from some of the same co-conspirators. prosecutors say that eventually turkish officials called in the favor. once again, from the indictment, quote, in september, 2021, the turkish official told eric adams that it was his turn to repay the turkish official by pressuring the new
attorney damian williams. >> year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark. he told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. this was a multiyear scheme to buy favor with a single new york city politician on the rise. eric adams. we allege that mayor adams abused that privilege and broke the law. laws that are designed to ensure officials like him serve the people, not the highest bidder, not a foreign bidder, and certainly not a...
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we've only seen that in 2016 video beating the ex-girlfriend cassidy ventura but if you believe damian williamsidy herself and her civil lawsuit said that diddy would record the not ask in those 50 witnesses that reportedly testified or met with prosecutors and are willing to testify, this is when to be a very strong case when it goes to the probably sometime in 2025. trey: the indictment reads pretty similar to me and what jeffrey epstein was charged w with, let's listen to the assistant u.s. attorney. >> combs abuse, threatened and coerced victims to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct, he led and participated in racketeering conspiracy that use the business empire that he controlled to carry out criminal activity including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and the obstruction of justice. trey: in addition to having young women and girls testify if they're able to do so and willing to do so, you mentioned videotape, what other evidence would prosecutors want to have access to to win this case. sometimes it is more difficult when y
we've only seen that in 2016 video beating the ex-girlfriend cassidy ventura but if you believe damian williamsidy herself and her civil lawsuit said that diddy would record the not ask in those 50 witnesses that reportedly testified or met with prosecutors and are willing to testify, this is when to be a very strong case when it goes to the probably sometime in 2025. trey: the indictment reads pretty similar to me and what jeffrey epstein was charged w with, let's listen to the assistant u.s....
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district attorney, damian williams, is going to hold a news conference. he put out just a moment ago they will talk about these charges. interesting in the press conference and press release, he did not name mayor adams specifically, but it was clear that mayor adams was the target of this investigation as things have been swirling around him. you mentioned showing video where early this morning federal officials went to the mansion and took out material from his home. his attorney sent out a statement at that point. we should share it with you. his lawyer said federal agents appeared this morning at gracie mansion in an effort to create a spectacle again and take mayor adam's phone again. he has been arrested -- sorry, he has not been arrested and looks forward to his day in court. they sent a dozen agents to pick up a phone when we would have happily turned it in. the mayor insisted he's instant of any and all charges that might come against him. it's interesting, though, because his administration has been bombarded with scandal, if you will, and alleg
district attorney, damian williams, is going to hold a news conference. he put out just a moment ago they will talk about these charges. interesting in the press conference and press release, he did not name mayor adams specifically, but it was clear that mayor adams was the target of this investigation as things have been swirling around him. you mentioned showing video where early this morning federal officials went to the mansion and took out material from his home. his attorney sent out a...
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attorney of the southern district new york, damian williams, i certainly would have given you some sort i know that there are people watching right now who might be at home with young children in the room. but we had no way of knowing and because this was a sealed indictment until now, we had no way of knowing just what the topics in total were going to be. we knew sex trafficking. you heard me say that. but when this u.s. attorney drilled down, we heard some things that were brought into focus in different ways. from 2008 to the present, they have been looking at claims against sean diddy combs that encompass those things. sex trafficking, racketeering, violence and more. some of what we didn't learn and now i've given you an idea of where we're going to go next. so if this is graphic for anybody in the room, i will just give a moment. in fact, let me invite my guest to join me while you take care of your business at home. nichole parker, fox news contributor and former f.b.i. agent. look, nichole, this is a lot. the use of coercion, force, exploiting and abusing women to perform multi
attorney of the southern district new york, damian williams, i certainly would have given you some sort i know that there are people watching right now who might be at home with young children in the room. but we had no way of knowing and because this was a sealed indictment until now, we had no way of knowing just what the topics in total were going to be. we knew sex trafficking. you heard me say that. but when this u.s. attorney drilled down, we heard some things that were brought into focus...
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community, the black community, united states attorney in this case, southern district of northern, damian williams is a black man. the targeting, if that's what mayor adams is saying, he's being targeted because he's a black man, well, the united states attorney for the southern district of new york is a black man. >> yeah, he's also just essentially bringing in all of the people that have been supportive of him from even his earliest days in public office. and catherine, i want to talk about another thing. it's this whole matching funds issue that this indictment goes into some depth about, and i'm going to go page two, where it says, "eric adams, the defendant, compounded his gains from the straw contributions that he was receiving, which would be essentially fake entities or entities that should not have the right to give those contributions, by using them to defraud new york city and steal public funds. new york city has a matching funds program that matches small dollar contributions from individual city residents with up to eight times their amount in public funds to give new yorkers a great
community, the black community, united states attorney in this case, southern district of northern, damian williams is a black man. the targeting, if that's what mayor adams is saying, he's being targeted because he's a black man, well, the united states attorney for the southern district of new york is a black man. >> yeah, he's also just essentially bringing in all of the people that have been supportive of him from even his earliest days in public office. and catherine, i want to talk...
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damian williams said the other day is active and ongoing. it seems that they are still taking steps to try to obtain evidence in this case as they are working to build out this this investigation that charges already against combs and the prosecutor signaled it's very possible there could be additional charges, whether that's against combs are other individuals still remains to be seen for us kara scannell. >> thank you so much for the update. still to come on, news central stunning new details about the doomed titan submersible this as an oceangate employee tearfully recounts the day the vessel imploded with five people aboard one-on-one was overwhelming. the idea that this fictional character played any role in politics is bananas tv on the edge, moments that shaped our culture. premieres sunday at nine on cnn from meet free monday to this all pans sunday so many ways to save life ready wallet, happy but 365 by whole foods market new diets are here at nutrisystem now with new plans for high protein, low carb and women's health. finally, we
damian williams said the other day is active and ongoing. it seems that they are still taking steps to try to obtain evidence in this case as they are working to build out this this investigation that charges already against combs and the prosecutor signaled it's very possible there could be additional charges, whether that's against combs are other individuals still remains to be seen for us kara scannell. >> thank you so much for the update. still to come on, news central stunning new...
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attorney damian williams saying that these victims felt they could not leave because their own securitythey did. and there is actual video evidence of that, when one of the victims was trying to leave a hotel room, trying to leave one of those freakoffs, and what happened? sean combs violently beat her. that is on tape. so, to the extent any juror, any member of the public questions, well, why didn't she leave, you can see the evidence of why she didn't leave sooner. it is right there on tape. i will say that in terms of looking at this indictment, and looking at the detention letter submitted by the prosecutors here, this is among the strongest sex trafficking cases i have seen because you have the conduct on tape, these freakoffs are on tape, found in videos, in sean combs' own personal devices. you have recorded calls, where he has been trying to have them engage in a false narrative to conceal his -- the evidence of the crime, once it was determined that the law enforcement officials were looking into this. that evidence is damning. in addition to having the victims coming forward,
attorney damian williams saying that these victims felt they could not leave because their own securitythey did. and there is actual video evidence of that, when one of the victims was trying to leave a hotel room, trying to leave one of those freakoffs, and what happened? sean combs violently beat her. that is on tape. so, to the extent any juror, any member of the public questions, well, why didn't she leave, you can see the evidence of why she didn't leave sooner. it is right there on tape....
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attorney damian williams showing these photos say he sought out and accepted free meals at high-end restaurants. stays at luxury hotel rooms. the gifts -- they said he accepted illegal campaign donations and returned the favor by pressuring fire department officials to sign off on the opening of the turkish consulate building in manhattan despite safety concerns. adams' attorney said there was nothing illegal and investigators are trying to mislead the public. >> we watched their little press conference. you can almost picture them trying to coble it together. they do that to tarnish him in your eyes. >> martha, adams' arraignment is slated for noon and we'll be monitoring. back to you. >> martha: thank you very much. cb. sources telling fox federal prosecutors have indicted multiple people tied to iran for the hacking of the trump campaign. last week u.s. intelligence officials said iranian malicious cyber actors in late june and early july sent unsolicited emails to individuals associated with president biden's campaign. an excerpt taken from stolen material from president trump's campaign. t
attorney damian williams showing these photos say he sought out and accepted free meals at high-end restaurants. stays at luxury hotel rooms. the gifts -- they said he accepted illegal campaign donations and returned the favor by pressuring fire department officials to sign off on the opening of the turkish consulate building in manhattan despite safety concerns. adams' attorney said there was nothing illegal and investigators are trying to mislead the public. >> we watched their little...
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and they will, according to damian williams, the united states attorney, they will unseal this indictment. we are told by law enforcement and sources who have been following this case that this is a federal racketeering case involving multiple charges and multiple defendants, including charges that we expect to be sex trafficking. and related charges this, of course, is related to a number of those civil suits, including the one brought by cassie ventura who was in a relationship with combs for a number of years, who talked about a spiral of abuse, drugs, and forced sex john, sean combs, he's been fighting multiple sexual assault lawsuits and obviously this federal investigation what has been the response from his legal team well, his lawyer marketing their fellow said, and i'm quoting now, we're disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecutor fusion of mr. combs by the u.s. attorney's office. he talks about combs's philanthropy, has leadership. what he has given back to new york's black community and a lot of what he has done for others. but he understand
and they will, according to damian williams, the united states attorney, they will unseal this indictment. we are told by law enforcement and sources who have been following this case that this is a federal racketeering case involving multiple charges and multiple defendants, including charges that we expect to be sex trafficking. and related charges this, of course, is related to a number of those civil suits, including the one brought by cassie ventura who was in a relationship with combs for...
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take a listen to what damian williams had to say today. >> we are not done. this investigation is ongoing around i encourage anyone with information about this case to come forward and to do it quickly. >> do you foresee there could be other charges related? >> the investigation is ongoing. that's to him and anyone else we believe committed the crime with him. >> so you heard him there. nothing off the table at this point. now as for the defense, chris, we've heard diddy's lawyer saying he maintains his innocence. he plans to plead not guilty when he appears a that arraignment of just a little over half an hour. and he's saying he wants to be let out on a $50 million bond. >> quincy, christian, justin, his three sons have just arrived at court. thank you. >>> just over an hour from now, the senate is set to vote on a bill that would guarantee nationwide access to ivf. ali vitali joins us from capitol hill. where do things stand on is this? >> reporter: we saw it in june and it failed then and is likely to fail now. the political dynamics around this are even
take a listen to what damian williams had to say today. >> we are not done. this investigation is ongoing around i encourage anyone with information about this case to come forward and to do it quickly. >> do you foresee there could be other charges related? >> the investigation is ongoing. that's to him and anyone else we believe committed the crime with him. >> so you heard him there. nothing off the table at this point. now as for the defense, chris, we've heard...
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. >> attorney, damian williams, who we're going to see speak reportedly at 11:30. but i also can promise you this went down to what we call main justice. this had to go to the deputy attorney general, lisa monaco probably almost certainly would have had to go to the attorney general, merrick garland because doj's internal guidelines say, if you are going to charge a sitting public official, we need to know about it down here in dc and so i assure you it's been reviewed very carefully and look, you have to be incredibly careful. this is a high high-stakes case. eric adams seems like he's dug in to fight this. he has extraordinarily talented defense lawyer, so doj usually wins. it's cases, but this was not going to be easy. >> no, not at all. and i mean, elie, it looks as though this is a pretty expansive case when it comes to what the federal investigators in that us attorney's office, what they're looking at, there have been other officials who have been brought into this, and i want to go to shimon prokupecz for a few moments because he's with us as well. i mean,
. >> attorney, damian williams, who we're going to see speak reportedly at 11:30. but i also can promise you this went down to what we call main justice. this had to go to the deputy attorney general, lisa monaco probably almost certainly would have had to go to the attorney general, merrick garland because doj's internal guidelines say, if you are going to charge a sitting public official, we need to know about it down here in dc and so i assure you it's been reviewed very carefully and...
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indictment happened before he became mayor, but that's a critical part of this indictment because damian williams, the us attorney, says that what the mayor did was sell his office, his authority, and his power, and that once he took office, he gave direction and pressured city age issues to make sure that they were granting favors and giving favorable treatment to some of those donors got is what? he was attorney is alleging here. and that is what adams is pledging to defend himself of. it is going to be a tough road ahead because the political implications of this are significant. more than 30 city and state lawmakers have called on him to resign. and we are now hearing from our sources so yes that governor kathy hochul is taking a serious look at the powers that are granted to her, the power to remove the mayor from the officers they are looking at the legal language and making sure that they keep their options open thank you so much. >> gloria pazmino for talking us through that as we watched the mayor, this is a huge thing right now in new york. in particular, it had huge ramifications so fa
indictment happened before he became mayor, but that's a critical part of this indictment because damian williams, the us attorney, says that what the mayor did was sell his office, his authority, and his power, and that once he took office, he gave direction and pressured city age issues to make sure that they were granting favors and giving favorable treatment to some of those donors got is what? he was attorney is alleging here. and that is what adams is pledging to defend himself of. it is...
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attorney attorney for the southern district of new york, damian williams confirmed the arrest and the indictment and an expectation is that we'll be unsealed today, and we may hear more from williams addressing these charges and explaining what they are as you said, diddy has been under investigation for more than a year. this investigation kicked off after his former girlfriend and bad boy according artists cassie ventura filed a lawsuit alleging sex trafficking by diddy saying that she was sexually assaulted by him. and forced to have sex with other men and in front of him. now, diddy settled that lawsuit and one day after it was filed, but it kicked off a series of lawsuits about ten that we've counted so far. brought by other women and least one man accusing diddy of assault that diddy's attorney, mark significant issued a statement last night after the arrest saying that diddy is an imperfect person but is not a criminal please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts that these are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his n
attorney attorney for the southern district of new york, damian williams confirmed the arrest and the indictment and an expectation is that we'll be unsealed today, and we may hear more from williams addressing these charges and explaining what they are as you said, diddy has been under investigation for more than a year. this investigation kicked off after his former girlfriend and bad boy according artists cassie ventura filed a lawsuit alleging sex trafficking by diddy saying that she was...
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>> sorry, that indicted diddy is actually still interviewing witnesses well, us attorney damian williams said an investigation is ongoing and that appears to be the case. >> reportedly, one of the commercial sex workers is scheduled to testify before the grand jury and potentially other witnesses. and this is going to be important because as we've discussed, it's important to lock in that testimony before his trial. we know that this defense case is going to be based almost entirely on cross-examination. the argument will be that these sex acts were consensual. there was no force, fraud, coercion. so people are testifying under penalty of perjury that they were forced. it's going to be a lot harder for them to and is their testimony when we go to trial. >> and of course, the secrecy of the grand jury proceeding is such that they want to protect the testimony and protect the intimidation that could possibly occur, which goes right to the heart of the matter. the judge was dealing with in this instance, the judge keeping diddy in jail, saying that he's concerned diddy may 10, tamper with w
>> sorry, that indicted diddy is actually still interviewing witnesses well, us attorney damian williams said an investigation is ongoing and that appears to be the case. >> reportedly, one of the commercial sex workers is scheduled to testify before the grand jury and potentially other witnesses. and this is going to be important because as we've discussed, it's important to lock in that testimony before his trial. we know that this defense case is going to be based almost entirely...
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attorney, damian williams, it's possible he may also address these charges today. so we'll learn more details, but this investigation kicked off after diddy's former my girlfriend, cassie ventura filed a lawsuit last year alleging that he had sex trafficked her, that he had returned, that he forced her to have sex with other men that lawsuit did he settled one day after it was filed, but that unleashed of number of losses that were brought by women and at least one man as well as stoked this investment station, homeland security agents searched diddy's homes in la and miami in march then cnn had obtained surveillance video from the inorganic international commerce it's a mental hotel in century city, california from 2016 on that tape, diddy is seen dragging cassie ventura and kicking her now, that is all we understand in this investigation has been about, but these specific charges will be unsealed at some point today. >> then we'll see exactly what he is facing. as you said, his lawyer has said that diddy is innocent and he is nine. any wrongdoing. we will hear mo
attorney, damian williams, it's possible he may also address these charges today. so we'll learn more details, but this investigation kicked off after diddy's former my girlfriend, cassie ventura filed a lawsuit last year alleging that he had sex trafficked her, that he had returned, that he forced her to have sex with other men that lawsuit did he settled one day after it was filed, but that unleashed of number of losses that were brought by women and at least one man as well as stoked this...
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sandra: this is a little what we heard earlier from mayor adams in the news conference and this is damian williams after him u.s. attorney from the southern district of new york. watch. >> the leaks, the commentary, the demonizing. this did not surprise us that we reached this day. and i ask new yorkers to wait to hear our defense before making any judgments. >> year after year he kept the public in the dark. he told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. >> sandra: you know, i just -- >> that's what i'm talking b okay, he kept the public in the dark, he didn't say it was first class and not economy. give me a break. >> sandra: yeah. >> okay, i have to tell you -- iwill he have to resign. >> i think so. >> sandra: oh. >> i think so. you know why? he has to defend himself. this is big. but, on the other hand you have williams, i don't want that person running new york city. but let me tell you something, they blew this out of proportion, the feds leak all the time. they try tarnishing little by little they leak and by the time the indictment comes out
sandra: this is a little what we heard earlier from mayor adams in the news conference and this is damian williams after him u.s. attorney from the southern district of new york. watch. >> the leaks, the commentary, the demonizing. this did not surprise us that we reached this day. and i ask new yorkers to wait to hear our defense before making any judgments. >> year after year he kept the public in the dark. he told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being...
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damian williams, the u.s.ne, he had these various people working for him. he's basically talking about his assistants and security personnel who would help him in these alleged acts, the sex trafficking, this racketeering. the charge is racketeering conspiracy. the question is, does it go beyond that? if this is something that had been going on for many, many years -- and the indictment says it's as far back as 2008. so if it goes that far back, you know, who knew? was there anyone else involved in the music industry who knew about this, who looked the other way, who may have been complicit? we don't know that, but i think that is a question that is, you know -- everyone in the music business is thinking about and wondering about. >> is this a metoo moment in the music business? >> this is something i've been thinking about over the last couple days. after the allegations of harvey weinstein first came forward in october of 2017, you saw an onslaught of celebrities taking to social media, obviously the metoo h
damian williams, the u.s.ne, he had these various people working for him. he's basically talking about his assistants and security personnel who would help him in these alleged acts, the sex trafficking, this racketeering. the charge is racketeering conspiracy. the question is, does it go beyond that? if this is something that had been going on for many, many years -- and the indictment says it's as far back as 2008. so if it goes that far back, you know, who knew? was there anyone else...
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the district attorney, damian williams, has said it was based on a sealed indictment and is expectingve more to say when the document is unsealed . when the document is unsealed. >> are you on it with your eating? healthy eating? yeah i really am at the moment. >> yeah, and i did my peloton bicycle yesterday. you love the peloton hard boiled egg for breakfast. what about you, >> yeah. i'll try and be conscious about what i'm eating. sometimes i feel like if i'm not training enough, i think, what's the point of eating properly as well? if i'm off the wagon, i'm off the wagon, basically. right. >> you go for it. >> you go for it. >> yeah. just. >> yeah. just. >> yeah. just. >> yeah. but why aren't you taking your electrolytes the other night to try and sort of get yourself all ready for the morning show? >> yeah. so i took a little sachet of electrolytes, which cyclists normally use. i took one before bed, and i woke up feeling a bit better than normal. >> i need to try that. >> i need to try that. >> yeah, i've got a few spare sachets. >> if you want some, i'll have one of those. the o
the district attorney, damian williams, has said it was based on a sealed indictment and is expectingve more to say when the document is unsealed . when the document is unsealed. >> are you on it with your eating? healthy eating? yeah i really am at the moment. >> yeah, and i did my peloton bicycle yesterday. you love the peloton hard boiled egg for breakfast. what about you, >> yeah. i'll try and be conscious about what i'm eating. sometimes i feel like if i'm not training...