Overview

• Prosecutors withdrew attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking counts in a June 24 filing to streamline jury instructions.
• Over seven weeks, the government called more than 30 witnesses, including Cassie Ventura and a woman known as Jane, who described coercion into drug-fueled “freak-off” sex parties.
• The defense rested in under an hour without calling witnesses or having Combs testify and pointed to affectionate text messages to argue the encounters were consensual.
• Closing arguments framed Combs as using his wealth and inner circle to wield power, violence and fear to maintain an alleged criminal enterprise.
• The 12-member jury will now deliberate on racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution charges, with Combs facing 15 years to life if convicted.