The seventh week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for s£x trafficking and racketeering concluded on Friday, June 27, with final arguments from the rapper's defense team.
Marc Agnifilo, Diddy's defense lawyer, concluded his closing argument by pointing out to the jury the caliber of the prosecution's evidence. "That matters," he clarified. "I think the evidence shows that the government targets Sean Combs," he stated. Additionally, Agnifilo stated, "These guys went and wanted to make a case because it's Sean Combs after the Cassie lawsuit came out."
Judge Arun Subramanian decided to tell the jury to ignore the targeting argument when the prosecution raised objections to it.
Marc Agnifilo, Diddy's defense lawyer, concluded his closing argument by pointing out to the jury the caliber of the prosecution's evidence. "That matters," he clarified. "I think the evidence shows that the government targets Sean Combs," he stated. Additionally, Agnifilo stated, "These guys went and wanted to make a case because it's Sean Combs after the Cassie lawsuit came out."
Judge Arun Subramanian decided to tell the jury to ignore the targeting argument when the prosecution raised objections to it.
Agnifilo maintained Diddy's innocence as he concluded his closing remarks. He pointed out that a juror must have guts to acquit. "Return him to his family who have been waiting for him."
Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey stated in the prosecution's response that Diddy believed "he was untouchable."
"The criminal got away with his crimes for 20 years. She remarked, "That ends in this courtroom...the defendant is not a God." "It's time to hold him accountable," Comey told the jury as he concluded. Convict him.
Diddy's lawyer began the defense's final argument by accusing the prosecution of implementing a "fake trial" against the "Last Night" rapper, as the government pursued his "private s£x life."
Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey stated in the prosecution's response that Diddy believed "he was untouchable."
"The criminal got away with his crimes for 20 years. She remarked, "That ends in this courtroom...the defendant is not a God." "It's time to hold him accountable," Comey told the jury as he concluded. Convict him.
Diddy's lawyer began the defense's final argument by accusing the prosecution of implementing a "fake trial" against the "Last Night" rapper, as the government pursued his "private s£x life."
None of the prosecution's witnesses admitted to racketeering, according to Diddy's defense. Agnifilo brought out the fact that all of the former workers of the disgraced music entrepreneur remarked that while working for him was challenging, it was also like "going to Harvard Business School."
Agnifilo told the jury, "That’s the fake trial I’m talking about," asserting that the prosecution had not proven the government’s racketeering allegation.
Agnifilo then mentioned the raids on Diddy's residences, highlighting the confiscation of baby oil and Astroglide. The defense lawyer said there was nothing about the rapper's enterprises that would turn this into a criminal issue.
"Where is the scene of the crime? "Your private s£x life is the crime scene," Agnifilo remarked.
Diddy's defense claimed that money was at issue in this case. He mentioned that Diddy's probe began after Cassie Ventura, his ex-girlfriend, filed a $30 million lawsuit against the rapper.
Agnifilo then mentioned the raids on Diddy's residences, highlighting the confiscation of baby oil and Astroglide. The defense lawyer said there was nothing about the rapper's enterprises that would turn this into a criminal issue.
"Where is the scene of the crime? "Your private s£x life is the crime scene," Agnifilo remarked.
Diddy's defense claimed that money was at issue in this case. He mentioned that Diddy's probe began after Cassie Ventura, his ex-girlfriend, filed a $30 million lawsuit against the rapper.
According to Agnifilo, if Diddy didn't have millions, Cassie wouldn't have filed a lawsuit. "We're here because of money," he told the jurors.
Agnifilo asserted that rather than s£x trafficking, what transpired between Diddy and Cassie was domestic abuse. "Owning the domestic violence, we own it," he declared in court. "That’s not charged."
The defense lawyer claims that Diddy did not commit the crimes for which he is accused.
Agnifilo contended that the rapper did not engage in s£x trafficking or racketeering conspiracy. Additionally, he asserted that the discredited music mogul did not engage in bribery or obstruction of justice.
Agnifilo asserted that rather than s£x trafficking, what transpired between Diddy and Cassie was domestic abuse. "Owning the domestic violence, we own it," he declared in court. "That’s not charged."
The defense lawyer claims that Diddy did not commit the crimes for which he is accused.
Agnifilo contended that the rapper did not engage in s£x trafficking or racketeering conspiracy. Additionally, he asserted that the discredited music mogul did not engage in bribery or obstruction of justice.
Diddy entered the courtroom in a beige sweater prior to closing arguments. He gestured with his hands in a heart shape, gave a little wave, and gave a thumbs up. After giving Agnifilo a hug, the rapper took a seat.
One juror's transportation problem caused a brief delay in the opening of the trial. Diddy raised his hands in prayer as he waited for the jury. Some of his attorneys returned the gesture.
According to TMZ, Diddy's defense team apparently intended to bring up the Iran issue in their closing arguments. After court on Tuesday, the government apparently objected to this tactic.
One juror's transportation problem caused a brief delay in the opening of the trial. Diddy raised his hands in prayer as he waited for the jury. Some of his attorneys returned the gesture.
According to TMZ, Diddy's defense team apparently intended to bring up the Iran issue in their closing arguments. After court on Tuesday, the government apparently objected to this tactic.
"Given that the attorneys who will be giving summations won't be here tomorrow, I wanted to put something on the record that I hope will not be necessary, but my hope is that we don't have to object during defense summation," stated Comey.
"I'd really rather not do it. I wanted to make it clear that we believe that discussing politics, current affairs, the appropriateness of this prosecution, or the utilization of government resources in any summary would be offensive and over the line. I sincerely hope Mr. Agnifilo doesn't go beyond those boundaries, but I simply wanted to let you know that if he did, I would raise an objection during his summation and urge the court to tell the jury to ignore such remarks. In the hopes that it won't be required, I just wanted to say that before summaries.
The prosecution pointed out that one of the government's motions in limine had raised this matter.
Judge Arun Subramanian stated, "I think there was an agreement by the defense at that time not to engage in any of that type of argument."
"But, Mr. Agnifilo, anything to worry about here?"
"Nothing to worry about, Judge," said Agnifilo.
Judge Arun Subramanian stated, "I think there was an agreement by the defense at that time not to engage in any of that type of argument."
"But, Mr. Agnifilo, anything to worry about here?"
"Nothing to worry about, Judge," said Agnifilo.
On Thursday, prosecutors presented their closing arguments.
Over the course of around four hours, the government described how the trial testimony supported each of the charges against Diddy: two counts of s£x trafficking, racketeering, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Over the course of around four hours, the government described how the trial testimony supported each of the charges against Diddy: two counts of s£x trafficking, racketeering, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
In their argument, the government made it clear that Diddy had complete control over the suspected illegal business. The jury heard testimony, saw bank records, heard audio, and saw messages that demonstrated the "Last Night" rapper had committed crime after crime for decades, the prosecution noted.
The government demonstrated that Diddy didn't accept no, the prosecution said. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Slavik, Diddy was able to get away with his crimes until today because of his wealth and influence. "That stops now."
The government demonstrated that Diddy didn't accept no, the prosecution said. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Slavik, Diddy was able to get away with his crimes until today because of his wealth and influence. "That stops now."
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