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Prosecution Wraps Up Case in P. Diddy’s Manhattan Racketeering Trial

Defense lawyers will start presenting their case after six weeks of prosecution witness testimony.

Sean "Diddy" Combs speaks with his defense team before the day's session of his sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 18, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo
Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as his defense lawyer Teny Geragos cross examines witness Special Agent DeLeassa Penland during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 17, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo
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Overview

  • Cassie Ventura testified that she was forced to participate in “Freak-Off” contests under threats from Combs.
  • Kid Cudi told jurors he believes Combs orchestrated a 2011 break-in at his home and a subsequent car fire.
  • Dawn Richard said Usher and Ne-Yo witnessed Combs punch Ventura at a West Hollywood restaurant.
  • Prosecutors decided not to call more A-list figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake or Madonna after establishing Combs’s tight control over his organization.
  • Combs faces five federal counts—including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution—with a potential life sentence if convicted.