Sean 'Diddy' Combs Warned Over Jury Gestures During Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been repeatedly warned by Judge Arun Subramanian during his sex trafficking and racketeering trial for inappropriately interacting with the jury through nodding and facial expressions, which the judge deemed potentially prejudicial and unacceptable. The judge threatened to remove Combs from the courtroom if such behavior continued and indicated that prosecutors could seek special jury instructions regarding the issue. Combs' defense attorney assured the court that these actions would stop, although observers noted Combs still glanced at jurors later in the proceedings. The trial has featured testimony from Bryana Bongolan, who accused Combs of a 2016 incident where he allegedly dangled her over a balcony, and who maintained her claims despite defense attempts to discredit her timeline. Additionally, other witnesses, including an ex-girlfriend using the pseudonym “Jane” and singer Cassie Ventura, have testified about alleged abuse, coerced participation in drug-fueled sex events known as "freak-offs," and other violent behavior. Combs faces serious charges that could result in a sentence of 15 years to life if convicted, while the trial continues with the prosecution expected to rest soon and the defense preparing its case.