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Diddy Trial Nears Deliberations as Jury Views Extended ‘Freak-Off’ Footage

Judge Arun Subramanian threatened contempt charges over leaked sealed information after defense attorneys projected they could close their case in under two days.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson displays text messages between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Casandra "Cassie" Ventura as she questions Special Agent DeLeassa Penland during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City on June 17, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
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Overview

  • Prosecutors plan to rest their case by Friday following five weeks of testimony from ex-girlfriends, associates and special agents detailing text messages, phone logs and hotel records.
  • Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo told the court the presentation could last as little as two days and signaled that Combs is unlikely to testify, as his direct testimony would extend past a week.
  • Jurors were shown over ten minutes of explicit ‘freak-off’ videos across multiple sessions in a private courtroom setting, with the defense arguing they demonstrate consenting adult activity.
  • Judge Subramanian dismissed a juror for inconsistent residency statements and reprimanded both sides for leaking details of a sealed juror hearing under his gag order.
  • The jury could begin deliberations as soon as next week, setting the stage for closing arguments and final legal instructions.