Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will not testify in his criminal trial, source says

Sean “Diddy” Combs is not planning to testify in his criminal trial, a source familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is not planning to testify in his criminal trial, a source familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday. The source said that the decision for Combs not to take the stand in his defense was not made until recently. The case is expected to go to the jury as soon as Friday of this week. While it is possible that Combs could change his mind, the source said that would be highly unlikely. CNN has reached out to representatives for Combs for comment. Combs has pleaded not guilty to five counts, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted of the most serious charges, Combs could face as much as life in prison. On Monday, the expected trial schedule was discussed in court. Prosecutors indicated the defense was not planning to call any witnesses in the case, though that could change. At one point in the trial, the defense had said they intended to call witnesses for two weeks. Last week, the defense said their presentation of witnesses would last one to two days.