US EditionDiddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial
- Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a federal trial accused of running a criminal operation involving multiple offenses, including coercing several women—among them his former partner Cassie Ventura—into participating in illicit activities related to sex trafficking and racketeering.
- The proceedings, which started last month, have included statements from several important witnesses, notably Jane, who gave her first testimony on June 5, along with allegations concerning violent and coercive conduct by Combs.
- Defense lawyers announced on June 23 that they will not call any witnesses or have Combs testify, opting instead to rely on submitted evidence, contrasting with the prosecution's 34 witnesses.
- Combs faces five federal counts, two for sex trafficking, two for transportation to engage in prostitution, and one racketeering conspiracy charge, with possible life imprisonment if convicted.
- With the defense not presenting live testimony and prosecutors expected to rest June 24, jury deliberations could begin soon, while experts note a potential mistrial if jurors cannot agree on a verdict.
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The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial saw more video recordings of sex marathons that have played a leading role in an indictment that would probably end on Tuesday.
Seven weeks after it began, the judge of the North American rapper is coming to an end. Ten of the witnesses were heard and almost all were in charge of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Defense Rests In Sex-Trafficking Trial; Takes A Page Out Of Harvey Weinstein’s Book With No Witnesses, No Testimony By Client
After almost 30 days, Diddy's sex-trafficking trial is near the end with almost no case from the defense & no testimony from the mini-mogul.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs confirms to judge that he won't testify at sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs confirms to judge that he won't testify at sex trafficking trial.
For six weeks, the jury in New York has heard about three dozen witnesses. Now the trial against rapper Sean Combs is going straight to the finish line.
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