What's the latest on Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial?
Asked 15 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 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.
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.
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.
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.