The proceedings around Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal case have wrapped up, but his problems are far from it. In a hearing on Friday, he was sentenced to 50 months behind bars for the two prostitution-related charges for which he was found guilty in July. The image of the rapper leaving the courtroom escorted by two US Marshals marked the criminal case coming to a close, a continuation of his life behind bars, and a future of legal challenges and reputational damage.
A French court was on Thursday examining accusations by actor Gérard Depardieu that a 2023 television report falsely portrayed him as making sexual comments about a young girl. Depardieu, whose prolific film and television career includes 1990 comedy "Green Card" and Netflix series "Marseille", is the highest-profile figure caught up in France's response to the #MeToo movement.
The actor Noel Clarke has been arrested by police at his family home in London. Detectives searched the former Doctor Who star's property in Kensington and officers were seen leaving the address with boxes apparently containing a laptop and documents. The Guardian understands the Met investigation began on 1 September this year and is being led by the central specialist crime command. Clarke was arrested and questioned in custody. He was later released. The reasons for his arrest are unknown.