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NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a “serious risk” of witness tampering and proof he has tried to hide prohibited communications with third parties while incarcerated. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled in a five-page order following a bail hearing last week. At the hearing, lawyers for the hip-hop mogul argued that a $50 million bail package they proposed would be sufficient to ensure Combs doesn’t flee and doesn’t try to intimidate prospective trial witnesses. Two other judges previously had agreed with prosecutors that the Bad Boy Records founder was a danger to the community if he is not behind bars. Subramanian concurred. “There is compelling evidence of Combs's propensity for violence,” Subramanian wrote. Lawyers for Combs did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment on the decision. Nicholas Biase, a spokesperson for prosecutors, declined comment. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years, aided by associates and employees. An indictment alleges that he silenced victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. A federal appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan considers his bail request. That appeal was put on hold while Subramanian, newly appointed to the case after an earlier judge stepped aside, considered the bail request for the first time. Subramanian said he took a fresh look at all the bail arguments and the evidence supporting them to make his decision. Prosecutors have insisted that no bail conditions would be sufficient to protect the public and prevent the “I'll Be Missing You” singer from fleeing. They say that even in a federal lockup in Brooklyn, Combs has orchestrated social media campaigns designed to influence prospective jurors and tried to publicly leak materials he thinks can help his case. They say he also has contacted potential witnesses through third parties. Lawyers for Combs say any alleged sexual abuse described in the indictment occurred during consensual relations between adults and that new evidence refutes allegations that Combs used his “power and prestige” to induce female victims into drugged-up, elaborately produced sexual performances with male sex workers known as “Freak Offs.” Subramanian said evidence shows Combs to be a “serious risk of witness tampering,” particularly after he communicated over the summer with a grand jury witness and deleted some of his texts with the witness. The judge also cited evidence showing that Combs violated Bureau of Prisons regulations during pretrial detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn when he paid other inmates to use their phone code numbers so he could make calls to individuals who were not on his approved contact list. He said there was also evidence that he told family members and defense counsel to add other people to three-way calls so their communications would be more difficult to trace and that he made efforts to influence his trial's jury pool or to reach potential witnesses. Subramanian said his “willingness to skirt” jailhouse rules to conceal communications was “strong evidence” that any conditions of release would not prevent similar behavior. The judge said defense claims that Combs stopped using one particular phone technique criticized by prosecutors was belied by the fact that Combs apparently used it again on Sunday, two days after his bail hearing last week. Even a bail proposal that would include the strictest form of home confinement seemed insufficient, the judge said. “Given the nature of the allegations in this case and the information provided by the government, the Court doubts the sufficiency of any conditions that place trust in Combs and individuals in his employ — like a private security detail — to follow those conditions,” Subramanian wrote. Larry Neumeister, The Associated Pressbraided fishing line 。

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After rough start under coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks' defense has become a strengthIn this week’s LATAM crypto update Argentine entrepreneur and senator Ezequiel Atauche recently proposed a motion to the Argentine Senate to include bitcoin mining and blockchain technology on the list of supported activities, assuring their legal incorporation within the framework of existing legislation. Advertisement Meanwhile, Brazil has seen a remarkable surge in Bitcoin ATMs. Advertisement This change in Argentina is viewed as a step toward acknowledging the technological nature of these sectors and their conformity with the law’s goal of promoting knowledge-intensive and innovative activity. Law No. 27,506, enacted in 2019, seeks to boost areas like as software development, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and audiovisual industries through fiscal incentives, thereby contributing to quality job creation and national growth. The suggestion emphasizes that, while bitcoin mining and blockchain development are not officially included in the current laws, their technological intensity makes them compatible with the law’s purposes. This formal inclusion could address current regulatory issues and help to expand these operations in Argentina. In his presentation, Senator Atauche emphasized the need for regulatory clarity and access to sustainable energy infrastructure to maximize the potential impact of cryptocurrency mining on the national economy. He proposed incorporating a new subsection in Article 2 of Law 27,506, formalizing the inclusion of blockchain and cryptocurrency-related activities within the promoted sectors. Atauche argued that this amendment would not only advance technological development but also drive innovations in hardware, software, cryptography, and cybersecurity, ultimately optimizing resource utilization in the mining sector. Brazil sees surge in Bitcoin ATMs as cryptocurrency adoption grows data shows nine Bitcoin ATMs in Brazil’s largest cities, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis, São Bernardo do Campo, and Bauru. This represents a significant increase from just four ATMs in 2021, demonstrating the rapid adoption of cryptocurrencies by Brazilians. Coin Cloud has played an important role in this ATM expansion, taking substantial steps to improve the availability of Bitcoin ATMs in key urban areas. The company’s plan seeks not just to meet current demand, but also to promote a greater knowledge and acceptance of cryptocurrencies in Brazil. Coin Cloud is well-positioned to boost Brazil’s prominence in the cryptocurrency environment, with plans for additional expansion in the works. Constitutional convention of Cardano kicks off in Argentina Intersect has officially announced the start of the Cardano Constitutional Convention in Buenos Aires, where more than 120 delegates will work to finalize and approve the Cardano Constitution. This momentous event represents an important step toward developing a strong governance framework for decision-making inside the blockchain ecosystem. “With a strong representation from Latin America, backed by the organization of Intersect members, this convention highlights the power of a truly global and inclusive community shaping a more equitable and innovative blockchain future for all,” said Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder and CEO. According to Intersect, the Cardano ecosystem’s membership organization, the Constitutional Convention marks a watershed moment in blockchain governance. The proposed governance paradigm includes decentralized representatives (DReps), a decentralized treasury, and voting processes that take place on-chain. This program demonstrates a concentrated attempt to incorporate democratic ideals into Cardano’s operating architecture, encouraging openness and community participation in decision-making. The convention, which will be held concurrently in Buenos Aires and Nairobi, is the result of more than two years of planning, including 65 workshops in more than 50 countries and participation from over 2,000 community members. The convention’s key goals include building a decentralized future, unleashing resources for future technological developments, and developing local talent. Cardano’s concentration on Argentina highlights the continent’s increasing leadership in decentralized innovation and financial inclusion, with the goal of leveraging local expertise to promote global growth.