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Prosecutors in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Case No Longer Pursuing Attempted Arson and Kidnapping Theories
- Prosecutors in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial announced on Tuesday that they will no longer pursue attempted arson and kidnapping theories.
- This change follows a strategic decision to streamline jury instructions and focus on what prosecutors consider stronger racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
- Combs faces five federal charges, including sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution related to Cassie Ventura and another woman known as Jane, with prosecutors resting after calling 34 witnesses.
- Veteran lawyer Mark Zauderer described dropping these charges as a tactical judgment, not a sign of weak evidence, while defense attorney Michael Bachner said streamlining strengthens the prosecution's case.
- The removal of some predicate offenses implies prosecutors aim to maximize conviction chances on the racketeering count, while closing arguments are set to begin Thursday.
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Diddy Trial Wrapping Up
(New York, NY) — Closing arguments are underway in New York City in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Wednesday (June 25th), the prosecution announced it would toss out some counts related to attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking. Friday, Marc Agnifilo will give the defense’s closing argument, which will be followed by the government’s rebuttal. The case will then go to the jury. It all s…
While he had been in turmoil since the beginning of his federal trial in New York, P. Diddy had just benefited from a judicial coup. Several key charges have just been dropped by prosecutors, reviving the hope of a successful outcome for the rapper.
Prosecutor casts Sean ’Diddy’ Combs as a criminal who abused others through power, violence and fear
NEW YORK — Two days of closing arguments in Sean "Diddy" Combs ' sex trafficking trial began on Thursday with a prosecutor telling the jury the hip-hop mogul used "power, violence and fear" to rule a criminal enterprise that facilitated kidnapping, arson and brutal sex crimes that she said were at the heart of the case.
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Prosecutor says Sean 'Diddy' Combs thought he was above the law as he led a racketeering conspiracy
A prosecutor has begun two days of closing arguments at Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial by telling a jury that the music mogul used “power, violence and fear” to rule a criminal enterprise for two decades.
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