Overview

• Judge Arun Subramanian removed a 41-year-old juror after he gave conflicting statements about living in the Bronx, New Jersey, and with a relative.
• Combs’ defense contended the dismissal undermines the jury’s racial balance, but the prosecution and the judge maintained the decision was driven by credibility concerns.
• The ousted juror was replaced by a 57-year-old white accountant from Westchester County, who will participate in ongoing deliberations.
• The jury has reviewed text exchanges about drug deals and organized sex events and heard from several women, including Cassie Ventura, who allege long-term sexual and physical abuse by Combs.
• Combs, 55, pleads not guilty to sex trafficking, extortion, and promoting prostitution charges, and the trial is expected to continue for several more weeks.