Diddy trial recap: Juror casts doubt on ability to follow instructions during deliberations

Diddy trial recap: Juror casts doubt on ability to follow instructions during deliberations

The Independent UK·2025-07-02 07:04

A jury of 12 New Yorkers finished their first day of deliberations in the sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday.

After weeks of graphic testimony from dozens of witnesses in Manhattan federal court, including Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, the panel of jurors will decide the music mogul’s fate.

Judge Arun Subramanian instructed jurors on how they should consider the charges against Combs and whether he is guilty or not, in a process known as “charging the jury” on Monday morning. He then sent them back to the jury room for deliberations.

Shortly after, the jury sent a note to the judge, claiming one juror was unable to follow his instructions. Subramanian sent a note back, encouraging jurors to continue deliberating and reminding them of their obligation to follow his instructions.

Jurors continued deliberations on Tuesday, and later reached verdicts on all but one count – racketeering. They will return and continue on Wednesday morning.

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