Prosecutors Rest Case in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Criminal Trial

Jury Set to Deliberate Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Fate

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — With the prosecution’s case complete, the defense promptly filed a Rule 29 motion for judgment of acquittal on counts one through five, including the racketeering charge under the RICO statute. Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro argued that prosecutors had failed to prove Combs engaged in racketeering or that there was any conspiracy.

Video Diddy Trial Day 28: Prosecutors rest their case against Sean Combs

After calling more than 30 witnesses over several weeks, federal prosecutors rested their case against Sean Combs on Tuesday, June 24. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors explain.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers point to Cassie’s loving texts in trial defense

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers spent a half-hour on Tuesday putting on their defense case at their client’s sex trafficking trial, paving the way for jurors to hear final arguments before weighing the hip-hop mogul’s fate. The defense included showing jurors text messages in which one of Combs’ accusers, rhythm and blues singer Casandra Ventura, said she loved him and suggested she enjoyed participating in sexual pe…

Diddy's team uses Cassie's 'loving' texts to counter accusations

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defence rests after brief testimony in his sex trafficking trial. Closing arguments begin Thursday as jurors prepare to decide his fate; he faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Both sides in Sean Combs trial rest case, closing arguments next

Both legal teams in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs rested their case on Tuesday, ushering in the final phases of the high-profile proceedings gripping a Manhattan federal courthouse.

Sean (Diddy) Combs's sex trafficking trial is nearing its end. Here's how it played out

Prosecutors in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of hip-hop mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs have rested their case after calling 34 witnesses. The defence rested without calling any witnesses, and closing arguments are set for Thursday. Here's a look at what's happened over the course of the more than six-week trial.