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Jurors send multiple notes to judge in first day of Sean Combs trial deliberations

The jurors – eight men and four women – sent a note to the judge over a concern about one of the jurors.
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VIDEO: Jurors send multiple notes to judge in first day of Sean Combs trial deliberations
July 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Diddy trial: Could you be a fair juror?

ABC News asked New Yorkers if they think they could be a fair juror in the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, who has pleaded not guilty on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
July 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Diddy trial: Could you be a fair juror?
June 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM

What is the RICO Act and why is Sean Combs charged with violating it?

Prosecutors allege Sean Combs' business empire concealed a criminal enterprise.
June 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as hotel security guard Eddy Garcia testifies during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 3, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Verdict watch begins

Eight men and four women will need to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Sean "Diddy" Combs is guilty of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for the purposes of prostitution.
June 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Verdict watch begins
June 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Deliberations expected to get underway in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The jurors, consisting of eight men and four women, ages 30 to 74, heard more than six weeks of testimony in the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs.
June 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
VIDEO: Deliberations expected to get underway in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
June 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Jury set to begin deliberations Monday in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Deliberations are expected to get underway Monday in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial. ABC News' legal contributor Brain Buckmire breaks down the latest.
June 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
VIDEO: Jury set to begin deliberations Monday in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
June 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Sean Combs' defense tells jury prosecution exaggerated evidence

The rap mogul is denying the charges and his lawyers made their final pitch to jurors on Friday.
June 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
VIDEO: Sean Combs' defense tells jury prosecution exaggerated evidence
June 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM

Trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs heads to jury after attorneys make final arguments

In a theatrical closing testimony, defense attorneys for Sean Combs argue for their client's innocence on all charges as he could face life in prison if convicted.
June 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
VIDEO:  Trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs heads to jury after attorneys make final arguments
June 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM

Diddy trial day 34 recap: Defense attorney in Diddy trial scoffs at evidence in case

A defense attorney told jurors Sean "Diddy" Combs and key witness Cassie Ventura had a “beautiful relationship" tainted by jealousy and infidelity.
June 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as his lawyer Marc Agnifilo makes his closing arguments during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 27, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Diddy Trial Day 31: Defense team urges jury to acquit Combs

On Friday, June 27, defense attorney Marc Agnifilo addressed jurors. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors have the latest updates from the federal courthouse in Manhattan.
June 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 31: Defense team urges jury to acquit Combs
June 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM

Defense in Sean Combs' trial delivers 4 hours of closing arguments

The defense in Combs’ trial delivered closing arguments for four hours, saying the case is not about sex trafficking or racketeering, but a "great modern love story" and the music mogul's lifestyle.
June 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
VIDEO: Defense in Sean Combs' trial delivers 4 hours of closing arguments
June 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Lawyers make closing arguments in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Defense attorneys will deliver closing arguments one day after the prosecution's nearly five-hour closing argument in the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs.
June 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
VIDEO: Lawyers make closing arguments in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
June 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Jury shown collage of male escorts in Diddy prosecution closing argument

After a seven-week trial, prosecutors delivered a nearly five-hour closing statement that sought to tie together the mountain of evidence against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
June 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens alongside his lawyers Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos as Assistant Attorney Christy Slavik makes her closing arguments as District Judge Arun Subramanian presides during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 26, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM

The prosecution in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial make their case

The government laid out their evidence against the media mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. They allege Diddy was the head of a criminal enterprise who “used power, violence and fear to get what he wanted.”
June 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
VIDEO:  The prosecution in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial make their case
June 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM

Prosecutors give closing arguments in Sean Combs trial

After a sprawling seven-week case, federal prosecutors gave their closing arguments in the trial of Sean Combs, summing up weeks of testimony.
June 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
VIDEO: Prosecutors give closing arguments in Sean Combs trial
June 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Diddy Trial Day 30: Prosecutors make their closing argument to the jury

Closing arguments in the trial of Sean Combs began on Thursday, June 26. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors have the latest updates from federal court in Manhattan.
June 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 30: Prosecutors make their closing argument to the jury
June 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM

What to know ahead of closing arguments in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The jury in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial will return to court on Thursday to begin hearing closing arguments from each side, which will likely last into Friday.
June 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: What to know ahead of closing arguments in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
June 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM

Diddy Trial Day 29: Getting ready for closing arguments

Prosecutors and Sean Combs’ defense team are preparing to present their final arguments to the jury. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors have the latest from Wednesday, June 25.
June 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 29: Getting ready for closing arguments
June 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Prosecutors streamline racketeering predicates

Federal prosecutors are no longer including attempted kidnapping and attempted arson as underlying crimes in the alleged racketeering conspiracy charge against Sean Combs
June 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Prosecutors streamline racketeering predicates
June 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM

What do we know about 'Gina,' alleged victim 3 in Sean 'Diddy' Combs indictment?

The alleged Sean Combs victim referred to as "Gina" was never called by prosecutors to testify.
June 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as Assistant U.S. Attorney Meredith Foster questions Ananya Sankar during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 16, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Defense rests in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

After more than six weeks of testimony from 34 witnesses, the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean Combs will soon go to the jury.
June 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
VIDEO: Defense rests in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
June 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Diddy trial day 32 recap: Combs declines to testify

Facing the possibility of life in prison if convicted on all counts, Combs has remained largely silent since the trial began last month.
June 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs and his defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo watch as Joseph Cerciello, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, is questioned by defense lawyer Teny Geragos during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 24, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM

Sean Combs trial prosecution and defense rest without testimony from "Diddy"

After six weeks and more than 30 witnesses, both the prosecution and the defense have rested. If convicted, Combs could face life in prison.
June 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
VIDEO: Sean Combs trial prosecution and defense rest without testimony from "Diddy"
June 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM

Diddy Trial Day 28: Prosecutors rest their case against Sean Combs

After calling more than 30 witnesses over several weeks, federal prosecutors rested their case against Sean Combs on Tuesday, June 24. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors explain.
June 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 28: Prosecutors rest their case against Sean Combs
June 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Prosecution rests

After seven weeks and around three dozen witnesses, prosecutors rest their case against Sean "Diddy" Combs on sex trafficking, prostitution and racketeering charges. 
June 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Prosecution rests
June 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Everyone who testified for the prosecution in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

The prosecution called 34 witnesses in all to make their case.
June 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Gerard Gannon holds up bullets in an evidence bag during questioning by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitzi Steiner at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 21, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Prosecutors rest their case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs after calling 34 witnesses

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday rested their case in the sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
June 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as lawyer Marc Agnifilo makes arguments during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 13, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Prosecutors rest their case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs after calling 34 witnesses

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday rested their case in the sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
June 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
VIDEO: Prosecution rests in Sean Combs trial
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Texts from ‘Jane’ to escort shown during cross-examination in Sean Combs trial

Defense attorney Teny Geragos read messages that appeared to show "Jane," the Sean Combs ex-girlfriend who testified under a pseudonym, arranging sexual encounters with a male escort named Kabrale.
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
VIDEO: Texts from ‘Jane’ to escort shown during cross-examination in Sean Combs trial
June 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Prosecution expected to rest its case in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Federal prosecutors are expected to rest its case in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial, hoping testimony from nearly three dozen witnesses is enough to convince the jury to convict Combs.
June 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
VIDEO: Prosecution expected to rest its case in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
June 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Diddy Trial Day 27: Jurors hear logistics of alleged ‘freak offs’

Prosecutors are almost ready to wrap their case against Sean Combs. On Monday, June 23, jurors saw files such as text messages and hotel receipts. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
June 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 27: Jurors hear logistics of alleged ‘freak offs’
June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Prosecution in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial expects to rest Tuesday

Federal prosecutors said Monday that they now expect to rest their case on Tuesday once special agent Joseph Cerciello of Homeland Security Investigations concludes his testimony.
June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
VIDEO: Prosecution in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial expects to rest Tuesday
June 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Diddy Trial Day 26: Prosecutors get ready to rest their case

Brendan Paul, an assistant to Sean Combs up until Combs' arrest, was called to testify on Friday, June 20 as prosecutors prepare to rest their case. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
June 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 26: Prosecutors get ready to rest their case
June 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ trial resumes after juror issue

The Sean “Diddy” Combs trial resumes Friday morning after a two-day break.
June 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ trial resumes after juror issue
June 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Judge considers sanctions over alleged gag order violation in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case

Judge Arun Subramanian threatened to sanction both lead lawyers after he said details from a sealed meeting were leaked.
June 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: Judge considers sanctions over alleged gag order violation in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case
June 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM

'Someone's lying': What judge in Diddy case said about alleged media leak

Donning headphones, the jury watched lengthy clips of the drug-fueled sex parties at the center of the sex-trafficking case against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
June 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sex tapes are shown to the jury during Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 17, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Diddy Trial Day 25: Judge issues stern warning to attorneys

The judge told prosecutors and Sean Combs’ defense team on Tuesday, June 17 that he's concerned over a potential gag order violation. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors explain.
June 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 25: Judge issues stern warning to attorneys
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs contacted Cassie Ventura after 2016 hotel attack: 'Call me now'

The jury first saw messages arranging the "freak-off" that Ventura testified preceded the violence that was captured on hotel surveillance footage the jury has repeatedly been shown.
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs contacted Cassie Ventura after 2016 hotel attack: 'Call me now'
June 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Former Sean 'Diddy' Combs associate to testify in trial

Brendan Paul, a one-time Syracuse University basketball player who received immunity in exchange for his testimony, is expected to face questions about allegedly procuring drugs for Combs.
June 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Former Sean 'Diddy' Combs associate to testify in trial
June 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Juror dismissed in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

One of the jurors in the high-profile case has been dismissed and the judge is weighing whether to remove another juror.
June 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
VIDEO: Juror dismissed in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
June 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM

Diddy trial day 28 recap: Judge dismisses a juror over a 'lack of candor'

The decision to drop the juror means that a Black, middle-aged man has now been replaced by an older, white man.
June 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as Assistant U.S. Attorney Meredith Foster questions Ananya Sankar during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 16, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM

Jurors see so-called 'freak off' videos in Diddy trial

Jurors saw portions of so-called “freak off” videos in the Sean Combs' trial as one of the jurors was dismissed. Combs denies all charges.
June 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
VIDEO:  Jurors see so-called 'freak off' videos in Diddy trial
June 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM

Diddy Trial Day 24: Juror replaced as prosecutors prepare to rest their case

A federal judge upheld his decision to replace one of the jurors who would have decided Sean Combs’ fate. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team break down the latest updates from Monday, June 16.
June 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 24: Juror replaced as prosecutors prepare to rest their case
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Jury sees messages between Combs and male escort allegedly arranging travel

The racketeering and sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs begins a sixth week of testimony today with a pair of summary witnesses meant to help the jury organize the exhibits they have seen so far.
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
VIDEO: Jury sees messages between Combs and male escort allegedly arranging travel
June 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Judge upholds decision to dismiss juror in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Judge Arun Subramanian declined on Monday to change his mind about juror No.6, upholding his decision to remove the juror and replace him with an alternate.
June 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Judge Arun Subramanian declined on Monday to change his mind about juror No.6, upholding his decision to remove the juror and replace him with an alternate.
June 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial day 27 recap: Judge signals plans to remove a juror

Sean "Diddy" Combs trial day 27 recap: Judge signals plans to remove a juror.
June 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as lawyer Marc Agnifilo makes arguments during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 13, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Seventh week of ‘Diddy’ trial Monday

Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari unpacks key developments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial and previews what to expect as the case enters its seventh week on Monday.
June 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
VIDEO: Seventh week of ‘Diddy’ trial Monday,
June 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Juror dismissed at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial and Ye makes an appearance

Judge questions juror’s residence.
June 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
VIDEO: Juror dismissed at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial and Ye makes an appearance
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Judge reconsidering dismissal of juror in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

It comes as Kanye West arrived at court to show his support for Combs.
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
VIDEO: Judge reconsidering dismissal of juror in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Diddy Trial Day 23: Ye shows up at the courthouse

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, showed up at the courthouse where Sean Combs’ federal trial is taking place. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team break down the latest updates from Friday, June 13.
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 23: Ye shows up at the courthouse