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What's the latest on Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial?

Asked 11 days ago

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Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial are expected to rest their case soon, with the defense indicating their case will be brief. Key testimony came from former assistant Brendan Paul, who described procuring drugs for Combs and organizing events, but stated he never witnessed unwilling participation by alleged victims. The trial is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments expected soon and the case likely going to the jury within days.

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Prosecutors near end of case in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
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CBS News
11 days ago
Prosecutors near end of case in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial

Prosecutors hope to rest their case by the end of the day in Sean Diddy Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The final prosecution witness, a former assistant, testified about the work culture and being asked to procure drugs and organize events. The testimony is significant for the racketeering conspiracy charge.

Prosecutors near end of case in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
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CBS News
11 days ago
Prosecutors near end of case in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial

A former assistant testified about procuring drugs for Sean Combs and organizing 'wild king nights.' He was arrested for cocaine possession but said his actions were directed by Combs or his former chief of staff, Christina Corum, who is identified as a co-conspirator.

Former assistant describes working for "Diddy" in key testimony
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CBS News
14 days ago
Former assistant describes working for "Diddy" in key testimony

The prosecution expects to rest their case on Monday. The defense anticipates their case will be brief, possibly resting by Tuesday or Wednesday, with closing arguments expected Thursday and the case going to the jury soon after.

Former assistant describes working for "Diddy" in key testimony
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14 days ago
Former assistant describes working for "Diddy" in key testimony

Brendan Paul, the former assistant, testified that he never saw anything to indicate unwilling participation by alleged victims and did not believe Combs was acting as a criminal during his employment. He was granted immunity to testify due to concerns about self-incrimination.

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