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Record deal in the works for imprisoned Shyne
Three years into his 10-year sentence for his role in a 1999 nightclub shootout, Jamal "Shyne" Barrow expects to close a $3 million recording contract with Island Def Jam Records. The label reportedly plans to produce the album with material Shyne recorded before he began serving his sentence.
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    Shyne gets 10 years
    A Manhattan judge sentenced Sean "Puffy" Combs protege Jamal "Shyne" Barrow to 10 years in prison for his role in a nightclub shootout last year.
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  • Jury acquits Sean "Puffy" Combs
    After a two-month trial, Sean "Puffy" Combs was cleared of weapons possession and bribery charges March 16, 2001. The tearful Manhattan jury also acquitted co-defendant Anthony "Wolf" Jones of all charges, but found rapper Jamal "Shyne" Barrow guilty of five less serious counts.
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    March 19, 2001:Combs says trial made him new man
    March 16, 2001:Full acquittal for Combs, bodyguard

    March 16, 2001:Jurors focus on Lopez's words
    March 15, 2001:Tears, frustration on second day
    March 14, 2001:Combs' fate now in hands of 12 citizens


    March 13, 2001:Prosecution presents a six-hour summation
    March 12, 2001:Defense makes its closing argument
    March 7, 2001:Phone records indicate witness tampering
    March 6, 2001:Notebook:Puffy's reading club

    March 5, 2001:Much-hyped Scar a trial no-show
    March 2, 2001:Prosecutor announces plans for jury field trip
    March 1, 2001:On the stand, Combs denies charges
    Jan. 28, 2001:Prosecutor accuses Combs of violating a gag order
    Jan. 27, 2001:Jennifer Lopez's testimony would be attractive, but risky
    Feb. 26, 2001:Female bouncer says she fell on Combs and his hands were empty
    Feb. 23, 2001:Surprise witness says Combs was unarmed
    Feb. 22, 2001:Defense's turn: Five witnesses saw no gun


    Feb. 21, 2001:Prosecutor: Combs tried to buy key witness's silence
    Feb. 16, 2001:Chauffeur sticks to his story
    Feb. 15, 2001:Combs' driver details alleged bribe
    Feb. 14, 2001:Fur flies over clothing line
    Feb. 14, 2001:Valentine's Day a tawdry affair
    Feb. 9, 2001:Detective's testimony reveals "gun compartment"
    Feb. 8, 2001:Cops: Even arrested, Puffy ran the show
    Feb. 7, 2001:Second shooting victim saw Combs with a weapon
    Feb. 5, 2001:Shooting victim saw Combs fire a gun
    Feb. 2, 2001:Witness places gun in Combs hand, defense loosens it
    Feb. 1, 2001:Three witnesses say co-defendant "Shyne" had gun
    Jan. 31, 2001:Waitress: Puffy stiffed me on tip for $4,000 champagne tab
    Jan. 29, 2001:First witness changes tune


    Jan. 29, 2001:Versace suits or prison stripes: A trial preview
    Jan. 29, 2001:Opening statements
    Jan. 25, 2001:Last jurors seated
    Jan. 24, 2001: Four jurors seated amid accusations of racial profiling
    Jan. 19, 2001:Jurors tell judge they can be fair
    Jan. 18, 2001:'Hip-hop superstar':Jury pool describes Combs

    Jan. 22, 2001:Jamal "Shyne" Barrow arrested for driving without a license
    Jan. 17, 2001:Combs comes armed with Bible and legal dream team
    Jan. 11, 2001: Hearing erupts into war of words
    Jan. 5, 2001:Jury selection delayed

  •     Rap mogul Sean "Puffy" Combs faced 15 years in prison for weapons charges and bribery stemming from a 1999 nightclub shooting.    
       
  • Criminal case background
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  • Sean "Puffy" Combs
  • Jamal "Shyne" Barrow
  • Anthony "Wolf" Jones
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Johnnie Cochran
  • Other key players
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  • CourtTV's Harriet Ryan on the trial
  • Ryan on Puffy's testimony
  • Ryan on the verdict
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  • Puffy video index page
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  • Readers talk about the case
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  • Interactive crime scene map
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  • Prosecution witnesses
  • Defense witnesses
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  • The jury
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  • Attempted murder
  • Assault
  • Weapons charges
  • Reckless endangerment
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  • Combs' Mugshot
    Police officers snapped this photo after the music executive was booked on weapons charges
  • Grand Jury Testimony
    Combs talks about "beautiful girlfriend" Jennifer Lopez and the violent deaths of his father and best friend while testifying before the grand jury
  • Duty Captain's Report
    Police report explains what investigators did and why they were at Club New York
  • Scar's Statement
    The man who started the fight claims in this handwritten statement that Combs had a gun.
  • Barrow's Affidavit
    Barrow claims in this sworn statement that Combs did not have a gun the night of the shooting
  • Jones' Affidavit
    Combs' bodyguard says the rapper did not have a gun and was believed to be an assassin's target
  • Chauffeur's Suit
    In this $3 million suit, Wardel Fenderson hints at what went on inside the Navigator as it sped away from Club New York
  • Phone Records
    The prosecution introduced these summaries of calls between Combs' lines and other key players in the case
  • Chauffeur's Suit
    In this $3 million suit, Wardel Fenderson hints at what went on inside the Navigator as it sped away from Club New York
  • Combs' Verdict Form
    The jurors filled out this sheet to acquit the rap mogul.
  • Barrow's Verdict Form
    The jurors found the young rapper guilty on five counts, including assault.
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