Morning Wire Evening Wire: Diddy Verdict & UPenn Settlement Title IX Settlement | 7.2.25
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Jul 2, 2025 Sean “Diddy” Combs narrowly escapes serious charges, raising questions about justice in the entertainment industry. Trump wins a notable settlement against Paramount, while a Pennsylvania mortgage lender faces backlash for its tactics with undocumented immigrants. In international news, a cautious ceasefire response from Hamas and a federal ruling shielding Haitian migrants from deportation make headlines. Meanwhile, California’s wildfire funding requests clash with new legislation easing environmental regulations, and polling reveals a national pride divide.
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Diddy Verdict Highlights
- Sean Diddy Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges but convicted on two lesser counts related to transporting women for prostitution.
- After the verdict, he showed a moment of composure and the courtroom applauded, highlighting the trial's emotional impact.
UPenn Title IX Settlement
- UPenn agreed to revoke records held by a trans-identifying male athlete as part of a federal civil rights settlement.
- The settlement also requires a policy barring males from competing in female sports, marking a significant Title IX enforcement.
Former Athlete Praises Ruling
- Paula Scanlon, a former Penn swim team member, expressed excitement over the ruling against the trans athlete.
- She credited the Trump administration's efforts for quickly resolving the issue in favor of women's sports advocates.