Federal prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking case are facing a serious obstacle just days before opening statements: one of their key witnesses has gone missing.

Known in court documents as “Victim 3,” the woman is reportedly unreachable and no longer in communication with either the prosecution or her legal counsel, according to Mail Online.

She does not live in New York, where the trial will begin on Monday.

On Wednesday, lead prosecutor Maurene Comey told U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian that even if contact is re-established, she still may not show up.

Victim 3 was expected to provide “very personal and explosive details” regarding alleged abuse by Combs.

Back in April, prosecutors had assured the court that she “did not wish to use a pseudonym during her testimony,” suggesting she was prepared to go public.

Defense attorney Teny Geragos demanded that the prosecution confirm by the end of the week whether it still intends to call Victim 3 as a witness.

WTF?! Key Diddy witness “Victim 3” has gone MISSING, per Daily Mail

Opening statements are set to begin next week and federal prosecutors have been scrambling to get ahold of her

She was set to deliver “very personal and explosive details” concerning abuse she allegedly… pic.twitter.com/tW62umbCKR

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 9, 2025

The case took a further turn in April when a third superseding indictment added an extra charge of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

In total, Combs faces five counts, including racketeering and sex trafficking, tied to four alleged victims.

Prosecutors claim these women were forced to take part in drug-fueled sex events, described as “freak offs.”

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with his legal team arguing the accusations stem from consensual relationships with former partners.

“These are not new allegations or new accusers,” they said. “These are the same individuals, former long-term girlfriends.”

”This was their private sex life, defined by consent, not coercion,” they added.

Comey emphasized that “many, many acts of racketeering” remain part of the case even without Victim 3.

Victim 1, singer Cassie Ventura, will testify under her real name, while Victims 2 and 4 have been granted pseudonyms.

Jury selection is underway. So far, 45 people have advanced after filling out detailed questionnaires to assess whether they can judge the case impartially.

No Jury Selected Yet in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial, as Prosecution and Defense Prepare for Monday’s Opening Statements and ‘Victim One’ Cassie Ventura Testimony

Combs, who appeared in court with a greying beard, told the judge he felt “a little nervous” and asked for a bathroom break.

He recently rejected a plea deal and could face life in prison if convicted.

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On Friday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a return to merit at all military service academies ordering that the instittutions no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex for admissions.

The DOD memo, the “Certification of Merit-Based Military Service Academy Admissions,” notes, “The Military Service Academies (MSA) are elite warfighting institutions with long histories of producing world class military officers.”

“The Department owes it to our Nation, our Service members, and the young Americans applying to the MSAs to ensure admissions to these prestigious institutions are based exclusively on merit. This ensures only the most qualified candidates are admitted, trained, and ultimately commissioned to lead the finest fighting force in history.”

“Selecting anyone but the best erodes lethality, our warfighting readiness, and undercuts the culture of excellence in our Armed Forces.”

The memo outlined that the Secretaries of the Military Departments will need to certify, within 30 days, that, for the upcoming 2026 MSA admissions cycle, as well as all subsequent admissions cycles, will:

1) Apply no consideration of race, ethnicity, or sex; and
2) Offer admission based exclusively on merit.

The move effectively ends affirmative action efforts at all three military service academies.

Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell remarked, “Today the Secretary of Defense directed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to certify their admissions are race-, ethnicity-, and sex-blind.”

“Within 30 days, the Military Service Academies (MSAs) must confirm that admission will be based exclusively on merit for the 2026 admissions cycle and beyond. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness will oversee compliance with this guidance.”

“The MSAs are the cornerstone of the Department’s efforts to produce the world-class military officers required to lead a ready, lethal fighting force that is prepared to deter war and defend our nation. Policies like this enable the Department to develop a strong officer corps, foster a culture of excellence, and achieve the mission, now and in the future.”

In January, The Gateway Pundit reported that President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders to root out leftist ideology from the military and prioritize lethality.

On January 27, the President signed four executive orders focused on the military, including the “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” Executive Order and the “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” Executive Order.

These orders direct every element of the U.S. military to “operate free from any preference based on race or sex” and root out gender insanity and made-up pronoun usage, respectively.

In February, the United States Naval Academy announced the closure of the institution’s DEI offices to fall in line with President Trump’s Executive Orders.

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Another week, another gruesome bear attack: this time a fatal one, claiming the life of an elderly man and his dog.

And – mind you – not in Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, or any other of the mountainous states, but in Florida.

A massive black bear, reported to weigh 300 pounds, mauled to death an 89-year-old Florida man and his devoted dog — the first ursine killing in state history.

New York Post reported:

“Robert Markel’s granddaughter called 911 on the morning of May 5, after seeing a 263-pound bear killing her dad’s dog right outside his camper, situated on her property in Jerome — about 70 miles south of Fort Myers.”

When Collier County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, it was too late for the dog.

And his owner, Markel, was missing.

“It wouldn’t be long though before his remains were located 100 yards from the camper. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found some of the killer bear’s DNA inside the camper and on the dog’s corpse.

Officials searched the area and found three bears, which they fatally shot and [tested] for DNA to identify which was responsible for the horrific killings.”

A forensic test found the remains of the man inside one of the bears’ stomachs.

As of now, it’s unclear whether Markel was killed before or after his dog.

“The FWC receives an average of 6,300 bear-related calls annually and has documented 42 prior incidents where wild black bears have made physical contact with people since the 1970s, when comprehensive records began being kept,” authorities explained.”

This incident is second bear mauling in the Sunshine State in 2025.

Read more:

Outrage as Connecticut Father Arrested and Charged for Killing Bear Threatening His Two Children

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A deeply disturbing video released by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in Albuquerque, NM, has ignited outrage and concern after showing two very young boys—believed to be just 7 and 9 years old—engaged in a standoff with deputies while holding a loaded handgun.

The jaw-dropping incident occurred on February 16, but the footage was only made public Thursday.

The five-minute video captures a tense and dangerous standoff as deputies confront two young children armed with a loaded handgun.

In the background, the children’s terrified parents can be heard screaming, pleading with them to drop the weapon.

The drone footage shows the two small children holding a firearm, one of whom pointed the gun directly at deputies after a non-lethal round was discharged to neutralize the situation. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

A second non-lethal round was fired as the children ducked behind a car, still refusing to relinquish the gun.

Deputies were ultimately able to safely disarm the children and restore order without resorting to deadly force.

WATCH:

#WATCH: As New Mexico Police Use Non Lethal Rounds to Safely Disarm Two Young Boys Holding Loaded Handguns ⁰⁰#Bernalillo | #NewMexico

Watch as New Mexico police use non-lethal rounds to safely disarm two young boys, ages 7 and 9, who were found holding a loaded handgun… pic.twitter.com/v5sm1RQWue

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 10, 2025

According to the press release:

“Today, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) held a press conference to highlight the work of its Behavioral Health Unit and announce a new initiative designed to address critical service gaps in the community.

The initiative aims to enhance BCSO’s ability to respond to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, particularly among vulnerable populations, including youth.

During the press conference, BCSO leadership and members of the Behavioral Health Unit shared insights into the unit’s mission, current services available to families throughout Albuquerque, and

A recent juvenile case was discussed as a key example of the ongoing challenges that law enforcement are facing. On February 16, 2025, deputies responded to an alarming situation involving two young children—ages 7 and 9—armed with a loaded firearm.

Utilizing BCSO’s drone program, deputies were able to monitor the situation in real-time, providing critical updates and enhancing situational awareness. This technology allowed deputies to secure the area swiftly and safely, ultimately preventing a potential deadly force encounter with the juveniles.

BCSO would also like to highlight the value of its drone program, which continues to prove instrumental in providing deputies with additional tools to manage diverse and high-risk situations. Technology, training, and specialized units like Behavioral Health are key to ensuring safer outcomes for all involved.

BCSO remains committed to improving response efforts for individuals in crisis. Today’s initiative represents a critical step in building stronger, community-focused behavioral health services and enhancing our mission of protecting and serving the residents of Bernalillo County.”

Watch the full 5-minute video:

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Abraham Lincoln famously suspended Habeas Corpus during the Civil War, and he is not the only President to have done so.

This is a fact that apparently the folks at the Lincoln Project are not aware of, despite their namesake. They posted to X:

Suspending habeas corpus. Let that sink in. https://t.co/Ik80lIKvuJ

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) May 9, 2025

The Gateway Pundit’s Jordan Conradson reported:

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Friday made a bombshell revelation in the Trump Administration’s ongoing battle against rogue, treasonous judges interfering in immigration matters.

Miller told The Gateway Pundit on Friday during a press gaggle on the White House driveway that the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus, used to challenge unlawful detention, for illegal aliens.

“A lot of it depends on whether the courts do the right thing or not,” he said citing the Immigration Nationality Act, which bars courts’ jurisdiction over immigration cases. “The courts aren’t just at war with the executive branch. The courts are at war, these radical rogue judges, with the legislative branch as well too.”

This comes after President Trump indicated last month that he may take harder actions in his fight against illegal immigration, including suspending Habeas Corpus.

The folks at the Lincoln Project must not know that the Constitution very clearly outlines the conditions for suspending Habeas Corpus. Article 1 section 9 clause 2 states, “The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.”

We either have a country or we do not. If Democrats can be allowed to bring in tens of millions of foreign invaders but the President cannot remove them and expel the invasion we do not have a country.

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