Jury set to begin deliberations in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
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Jurors will receive instructions from the judge in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial and begin deliberating today. Follow for live updates.
• Case heads to the jury: Jurors are now receiving instructions from the judge in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. They will begin deliberating after they finishing hearing the instructions. The panel heard closing arguments from the defense and prosecution last week. • Where we left off: In his closing argument, defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said the prosecution exaggerated its case against Combs, showing evidence of his “swingers” lifestyle and personal drug problems but not a criminal enterprise. In its rebuttal, the prosecution accused the music mogul’s lawyers of making excuses for him and blaming his victims. Prosecutors urged jurors to show Combs he is not above the law. • The charges: Combs has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that include racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. If convicted on all counts, he could face up to life in prison. Judge Arun Subramanian will now instruct the jury on the law as it applies to the charges in this case. The pre-scripted instructions are expected to take more than an hour for the judge to read to the panel. Judge Arun Subramanian is on the bench, and court proceeding are about to get underway.
