Diddy trial nail-biter: Closing arguments begin as fans eagerly await verdict
Closing arguments are set to begin today from the prosecution and the defense in Diddy 's six week sex trafficking trial.
Both sides rested their cases on Tuesday. The defense rested after just 23 minutes.
The mogul scored a huge courtroom victory on Wednesday after prosecutors decided to drop key parts of the charges against him.
They will no longer pursue theories presented during the blockbuster trial, including that he was involved in attempted arson and kidnapping.
The two alleged acts were initially included in the government's racketeering conspiracy charge against Combs.
All charges against him still remain. Diddy denies any wrongdoing.
Closing arguments set to begin today
Diddy's six week federal trial is set to wind down today as both the prosecution and the defense shape up their closing arguments.
The prosecutors are set to speak for four hours starting 10am, where the defense will make their case on Friday.
Both sides hashed out a closing aguments schedule in court on Wednesday during charging conference where jurors were not present.
Diddy kept a singular AirPod in his ear for the majority of the proceedings and looked down at his lap.
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Diddy scores huge courtroom victory as prosecutors DROP key parts of charges
Sean ' Diddy ' Combs scored a huge courtroom victory after prosecutors decided to drop key parts of the charges against him.
In a letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian prosecutors said they will no longer pursue theories presented during the blockbuster trial, including that the music mogul was involved in attempted arson and kidnapping.
The two alleged acts were initially included in the government's racketeering conspiracy charge against Combs. All charges against him still remain.
Prosecutors drop key parts of charges in Diddy case
Sean 'Diddy' Combs scored a huge courtroom victory after prosecutors decided to drop key parts of the charges against him.
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