Sean Combs Trial Nears Closing Arguments After Prosecution Rests

The federal trial of Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, for charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and kidnapping is nearing its conclusion after a six-week prosecution case. Prosecutors presented detailed evidence and witness testimony alleging Combs orchestrated a criminal enterprise involving drug-fueled sexual encounters and trafficking, supported by text messages, travel records, and video footage. Notably, messages between Combs and Cassie Ventura were read in court, revealing a history of alleged abuse and emotional manipulation. The defense announced they will not call any witnesses, instead opting to submit evidence and rely on cross-examinations to create reasonable doubt, asserting that the interactions were consensual. Closing arguments are expected to begin shortly, with jurors then tasked with deciding Combs' fate, facing life imprisonment if convicted. The defense also plans to file another motion for acquittal, challenging the sufficiency of the prosecution's evidence.