Overview

• Prosecutors eliminated instructions on attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking from the racketeering count to narrow the jury’s focus.
• Combs remains charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
• The prosecution rested on June 24 after 29 days of testimony from 34 witnesses, including ex-partners Cassie Ventura and a woman known as Jane.
• Combs’ defense team presented exhibits and text messages without calling any witnesses and confirmed that he would not take the stand.
• Closing arguments begin June 26, after which a 12-member jury will deliberate on charges that carry a minimum 15-year sentence if Combs is convicted.