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Biggest court cases of 2025: From Diddy and Luigi Mangione to the DOJ's list of antitrust investigations

Jan 01, 2025 - businessinsider.com
In the upcoming year, US courts will see several high-profile legal cases unfold. Notable criminal cases include Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces a sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan, and Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In the civil arena, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing antitrust lawsuits against major companies like Big Tech, Visa, and Apple, with significant trials and hearings scheduled throughout the year. Additionally, Donald Trump continues to battle civil judgments and legal challenges related to his past actions.

Other significant cases include the Supreme Court's review of a TikTok ban, Nvidia's antitrust investigation, and Meta's ongoing lawsuit over its social media monopoly. The DOJ is also targeting Amazon, Google, and Live Nation for antitrust violations. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces a lawsuit from The New York Times, and Elon Musk is in a legal battle with OpenAI over its corporate structure. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on bribery charges, and Rudy Giuliani faces contempt proceedings in a defamation case.

Key takeaways:

  • Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a criminal trial for sex-trafficking charges and over 30 civil lawsuits for sexual abuse.
  • Luigi Mangione is awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing both state and federal charges.
  • The DOJ is pursuing multiple antitrust lawsuits against major companies like Meta, Google, and Visa, with trials and decisions expected in the coming years.
  • Rudy Giuliani faces a contempt hearing and trial related to defamation claims by Georgia election workers Wandrea "Shaye" Moss and Ruby Freeman.
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