Why is hip-hop struggling to have its own “MeToo” moment? My latest long-read on the Sean “Diddy” Combs case www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New: We’ve seen messages and recordings from ex-household staff of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who have shared accounts of working inside the mogul’s US estates. They describe how “freak-offs” took place globally, carrying class A drugs to Europe, and more.

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🏆 Thrilled to share that The Abercrombie Guys won best limited series at the Publisher Podcast Awards.

It’s incredible seeing how much listeners care about the story and the men in the series.

The judges described it as a “masterclass in investigative journalism with real-life impact”.

My latest investigation: Former clients of a tech entrepreneur say they were let down after paying tens of thousands to help launch their dream start-ups. I’ve spoken to more than 20 ex-staff and customers across the world about Josh Adler's software company ConvrtX.
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Excl: More than 40 men have now come forward accusing Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, of rape, sexual assault or drugging. Lawyers say the latest claims date back to 1992 and that alleged victims now include company employees. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Excl: A US court has ruled that Abercrombie & Fitch must pay for the legal fees of former CEO Mike Jeffries as he defends criminal charges of sex trafficking. Legal experts say the bill is likely to run into the millions.
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Reporting on TV, radio and digital platforms last night and this morning about our latest investigation - revealing troubling incidents ex-staff at Bad Boy Records say they witnessed during Sean Combs’ rise

Insiders speak out about Sean 'Diddy' Combs
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Excl: As more lawsuits are filed accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and assault, we’ve been speaking with insiders about the culture of his record label during its rise in the 90s. One former executive said that corporate funds were used to fly in women for sex.

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A very special Women In Journalism Awards yesterday evening at the US Embassy in London, where @riannacroxford.bsky.social won the Rising Star Award alongside the Lifetime Achievement to @christinalamb.bsky.social. Inspiring #Women #Journalists!

Absolutely thrilled to be named Woman of the Year 2024 by WiJ alongside @cathynewman.bsky.social & Sam Poling. A huge honour after a huge political year & congratulations to @christinalamb.bsky.social
for her Lifetime Achievement Award & rising stars @riannacroxford.bsky.social & Cree Summer

Thrilled to win the Rising Star Award for my investigation into Abercrombie & Fitch, and to be recognised alongside top women in the industry. Thank you to the Women in Journalism Committee, and congratulations to Beth Rigby, Cathy Newman, Christina Lamb, Sam Poling & fellow rising star Cree-Summer

#BBCNews - Abercrombie & Fitch: Former CEO has dementia, lawyers say
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Winner of Social Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion Journalism is BBC Panorama team of @riannacroxford.bsky.social Ruth Evans, Cate Brown, Ed McGown, Tom Stone, Ed Campbell and Karen Wightman for The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool #BritishJournalismAwards

Our BBC Panorama film - The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool - won a British Journalism award last night. Thank you to the judges, who described it as “brave journalism which gave male victims a voice in the #MeToo movement.”

I’m on today’s episode of “Diddy on Trial”, breaking down the latest allegations after Jay Z was jointly accused of drugging and raping a child back in 2000. He’s strongly denied the claims, describing it as a “blackmail” attempt. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

Reporting from federal court in New York - as Matthew Smith, the British partner of former A&F CEO Mike Jeffries, pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and prostitution. He was released on a $10m bond. www.bbc.com/news/article...