Overview

• The 12-member jury retired to deliberate after Judge Arun Subramanian outlined reasonable doubt and evidence standards.
• Prosecutors allege Combs forced ex-partners Cassie and “Jane” into non-consensual, oil-slicked sexual marathons while filming and masturbating.
• Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo argued the encounters were consensual and that the women were free to leave at any time.
• Combs pleaded not guilty, opted not to testify and remains detained without bail over concerns of witness tampering.
• If convicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, the 55-year-old music executive faces the prospect of a life sentence.