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Diddy Trial Shifts Toward Defense as Prosecutors Plan Monday Rest

Brendan Paul’s testimony on procuring drugs, arranging ‘freak-off’ events, cleaning up hotel rooms, supplying Combs’s round-the-clock demands wraps up the prosecution's case

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik questions Brendan Paul during Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 20, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
A photo of drugs is shown as Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik questions Brendan Paul during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 20, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
Sean "Diddy" Combs sits beside lawyer Brian Steel as he listens as Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik questions Brendan Paul during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 20, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Overview

  • Prosecutors are set to rest their sex-trafficking and racketeering case on Monday after calling 34 witnesses over six weeks.
  • Brendan Paul testified under immunity that he spent about $4,200 every two months on marijuana and also procured cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy for Combs.
  • Paul described stocking luxury suites for marathon sex parties with baby oil, lubricant, candles, liquor and a Gucci pouch of hard drugs.
  • He said Combs demanded staff “move like SEAL Team Six,” working 80- to 100-hour weeks and remaining available at all times.
  • Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and his defense is expected to present its case over the next two to five days.