The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial said they have reached a partial verdict, but remain undecided whether to convict him of racketeering. CNN reported that the jury sent a note to the court indicating they have a consensus on counts two through five — two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or …
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs argued on Friday that money motivated the state’s witnesses to exaggerate their claims against Combs. The defense argued that Combs’ alleged victims were willing participants in these sexual rendezvous, called “freak offs.” Marc Agnifilo commented that Cassie Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend, was the “winner” in the relationship that she tried to …
Federal prosecutors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial began their opening statements on Thursday. Assistant US Attorney Christy Slavik recounted testimony that accused Combs of coercing ex-girlfriends Cassie Ventura and “Jane” to participate in “freak offs,” which entailed having sex with male escorts as Combs’ watched. Slavik claimed Combs made both victims dependent on …
New York federal prosecutors dropped some charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs before closing statements on Thursday. Prosecutors dropped attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking charges against Combs, writing that they are following the judge’s orders to “streamline” juror instructions. According to TMZ, Combs is still charged with federal sex trafficking — …
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys immediately rested their case on Tuesday, shortly after filing a motion to have the judge unilaterally find Combs not guilty. NBC reported that the defense evoked Rule 29, allowing the judge to acquit Combs if he finds prosecutors failed to prove Combs’ guilt. The defense then rested its case — but …
Prosecutors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial presented their last pieces of evidence on Tuesday, as they expect to rest their case. The jury could have the case as early as Friday since the defense plans to present evidence and not call a single witness to testify. The defense cross-examined Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent …
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys revealed on Monday that they will not call any witnesses to the stand once prosecutors rest their case. Marc Agnifilo said they plan to show the jury a bevy of evidence after prosecutors rest their case on Tuesday. The New York Post reported that prosecutors have already signed off on the …
One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistants testified on Friday about getting drugs for his boss during his employment. Brendan Paul, who was given immunity for his testimony, recounted being told to buy thousands in drugs — including cocaine, pink cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine — and meeting up with several drug dealers. Paul claimed Combs …
Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly will not take the stand at his federal sex trafficking trial. Multiple sources told People that Combs will not testify in his defense. Judge Subramanian said the trial will likely be finished by July 4, even though the prosecution has not yet rested its case. Court was adjourned on Wednesday due …
Text messages presented on Tuesday suggest Sean “Diddy” Combs feared he would be arrested after beating then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a California hotel in 2016. Ventura reportedly did not answer Combs’ calls after the assault, which transpired at the InterContinental hotel in Los Angeles, though she texted him that she checked with security and he …
On Monday, federal prosecutors presented video footage of apparent “freak offs” Cassie Ventura participated in while dating Sean “Diddy” Combs. ABC reported that the footage came from a laptop Ventura gave prosecutors. The jurors — not spectators — reviewed videos which prosecutors believe prove Ventura and male escorts were brought to New York City for …
The federal judge presiding over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial dismissed a juror on Monday, amid concerns that he lied about his state of residence. According to The New York Times, the male juror said during jury selection that he lived in the Bronx with his fiancée. However, he reportedly later told a court …
