US EditionSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Confirms He Won't Testify, Defense Rests without Calling Witnesses
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs confirmed on Tuesday he will not testify in his sex trafficking trial in New York City presided over by Judge Arun Subramanian.
- The trial began in early May following Combs' September arrest on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, with prosecutors presenting over six weeks of evidence.
- Key witnesses included two former girlfriends, Cassie Ventura and a model named Jane, who testified about coerced sex sessions called 'freak offs' involving male escorts while Combs watched.
- Combs, 55, pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations, stating, "That is solely my decision," and complimented the judge by saying, "you're doing an excellent job."
- The prosecution has rested, the defense moved to dismiss charges citing lack of proof, and closing arguments are scheduled, with Combs remaining jailed without bail.
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In the explosive abuse process against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the former hip-hop mogul remains silent. More than 30 witnesses and shocking evidence burden him heavily. After the closing arguments on Thursday, it is decided whether he will face a life sentence.
Diddy's freedom 'rises and falls' on Cassie Ventura testimony as lawyers prep for closing arguments: expert
Attorneys analyze the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs as his team rests without calling witnesses in the seven-week trial involving racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
The defense lawyers tried to convince the jury that the sexual encounters, or 'freak-offs', were consensual. The prosecution, on the other hand, presented more than thirty witnesses to prove that the rapper was leading an illegal association dedicated to their sexual fantasies.
Accused of forcing women to engage in sexual marathons, the powerful music producer is liable to life imprisonment if the facts are recognized.
In almost seven weeks, the prosecution called 34 witnesses, whose stories have marked the minds of the witnesses.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs says he won't testify
NEW YORK — Sean "Diddy" Combs has praised the judge at his sex trafficking trial as he confirmed he won't be testifying.Combs told Judge Arun Subramanian that he's doing an "excellent job" after the judge asked him Tuesday if he…
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