Overview

• Combs’ defense argued that the destruction of fingerprint cards linked to Kid Cudi’s 2012 car firebombing could have exculpatory value.
• Judge Arun Subramanian rejected the motion for a mistrial and instructed jurors to ignore any references to the missing fingerprint evidence.
• Los Angeles Fire Department testimony confirmed that investigators destroyed the fingerprint records provided by Kid Cudi in 2012.
• Prosecutors contend the arson was orchestrated by Combs as part of a racketeering conspiracy connected to threats against Cassie Ventura.
• Combs has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering and related charges and will face further witness testimony as the trial continues.