Overview

• Prosecutors removed attempted kidnapping and attempted arson from the racketeering conspiracy count.
• The racketeering charge now focuses on forced labor, bribery, drug offenses and transportation for prostitution.
• Combs’s defense rested without calling witnesses after a brief presentation of text messages to argue that sexual encounters were consensual.
• Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to all charges and informed the court that he will not testify in his own defense.
• Closing arguments begin June 26, with jury deliberations expected to follow next week.