Didi’s legal team presenting evidence as sex crime trials approach the end
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Shawn: Diddy, Combs The legal team is expected to present evidence after the prosecutors took a break Tuesday in the rapper’s federal trial on sex crimes.
It is expected to begin on Thursday after Diddy’s lawyer explained that it would only take two days to protect his clients, as he concludes the discussions of the trial that began on May 5th with the selection of ju members.
In court Monday, Diddy’s lead lawyer, Mark Agnifilo, indicated that the defense attorney was not planning to call witnesses, but the evidence presented will be discussed in court.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is not expected to stand up at his sex trafficking trial. (Stan Honda/Getty Images)
Diddy’s legal team led Agnifilo and Jelagosinitially noted that it would take more than two weeks to sue their case, but last week he told Judge Arun Subramanian that he might be able to take a break by Tuesday or Wednesday.
The “Last Night” rapper is also not expected to testify, and the judge will likely ask Didi to confirm his decision not to take a stand.
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Federal prosecutors showed the ju judge about 20 minutes of footage on Monday “Freak off.” US lawyer Aide Molen Comey described the video as “explicit” that was reviewed only by the ju apprentice due to the nature of the graphic.
Diddy’s defense team is expected to not call witnesses into the stands. (Jane Rosenberg)
Cathy Ventura wiped away her tears as she testified against Didi. (Jane Rosenberg)
Homeland Security Special Agent Joseph Celcielo continued his testimony on Monday as the government’s 34th final witness. Before Cerciello was standing, the ju-deputy heard from Diddy’s former assistant and doubted the “drug mule”, Brendan Paul.
Paul got caught up in Diddy’s legal drama in April 2024, after being named in a lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lilrod” Jones against the shameful mogul. The music producer claimed that Paul worked as a “mule” to procure and distribute “drugs and guns.” The former college basketball star was charged with felony possession of cocaine and later fell.
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Paul was given immunity in exchange for Didi’s testimony at a federal sex trafficking and assault trial.
Through weeks of testimony, the ju umpire heard allegations of a “freak-off” party, including a male escort and Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cathy Ventura. The “Me&U” singer testified that drugs containing ecstasy, ketamine and cocaine are circulating regularly during “freak-off” to release them during sessions.
Kathy and Diddy dated for nearly a decade before ending their relationship in 2018. (Getty Images)
Another ex, who He testified under the pseudonym “Jane”; He felt that she was forced to do with Diddy on a hotel night, and that the founder of the bad boy’s record still pays both her legal fees and rent.
Jane recalled the alleged abuse case and dated Diddy for three years until the week before he was arrested for federal charges in New York City. Jane told the court Diddy asks her about the forced her after being told she forced her to take drugs before having sex with the male escort. She testified about Diddy’s alleged violent behavior and said he once kicked and punched her before putting her in a chokehold.
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Comb has been charged Racketeering Conspiracy (Rico); Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or forced. and transport engaged in prostitution on September 17th under an unsealed federal complaint.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.