Deliberations in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial hit a snag almost as soon as they started on Monday, leaving Judge Arun Subramanian to remind jurors of his instructions on the law
A jury of 12 New Yorkers finished their first day of deliberations in the sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday.
After weeks of graphic testimony from dozens of witnesses in Manhattan federal court, including Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, the panel of jurors will decide the music mogul’s fate.
Judge Arun Subramanian instructed jurors on how they should consider the charges against Combs and whether he is guilty or not, in a process known as “charging the jury” on Monday morning. He then sent them back to the jury room for deliberations.
Shortly after, the jury sent a note to the judge, claiming one juror was unable to follow his instructions. Subramanian sent a note back, encouraging jurors to continue deliberating and reminding them of their obligation to follow his instructions.
Jurors are expected to continue deliberations on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Combs is facing two counts of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, and one count of racketeering conspiracy. Combs was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused, and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024.
Author: Seyi Awoleye
Los-Angeles, USA
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