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Diddy trial jury starts deliberations as rapper’s future hangs in the balance: Live updates

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June 30, 2025
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By EMMA RICHTER and DAN BATES FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Updated: 16:51 BST, 30 June 2025

Jurors in Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs’ federal trial have started deliberating after receiving detailed instructions from the judge Monday morning. 

The panel of 12 jurors heard closing arguments from the prosecution and defense teams last week.

Diddy’s defense lawyer Marc Agnifilio said Cassie Ventura, the rapper’s ex-girlfriend and main accuser, was a ‘sexy woman’ that’s what she deserves to be’ in shocking closing statements heard in court Friday.

Agnifilo was making a point to jurors about how Cassie was not sex trafficked and that she and Diddy were swingers who partook in the lifestyle and regularly enjoyed freak offs.

Meanwhile, the prosecution argued the disgraced music mogul forced women to have sex and drug-fueled freak offs and wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. 

Before the defense’s closing arguments started, Diddy was seen smiling and praying with his lawyers.

Prosecutors finished their closing arguments on Thursday after five hours.

Diddy, 55, has been charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering. He denies any wrongdoing.

Breaking:Jury to begin deliberations in Diddy trial after more than six weeks

Jurors in Diddy’s trial will receive instructions Monday morning before deliberations begin.

The panel of 12 jurors heard closing arguments from the prosecution and defense teams last week.

Diddy’s defense lawyer Marc Agnifilio said Cassie Ventura, the rapper’s ex-girlfriend and main accuser, was a ‘sexy woman’ that’s what she deserves to be’ in shocking closing statements heard in court Friday.

Agnifilo was making a point to jurors about how Cassie was not sex trafficked and that she and Diddy were swingers who partook in the lifestyle and regularly enjoyed freak offs.

‘She wants to do it…she likes it…This is their lifestyle. He wouldn’t think in a million years there was anything wrong with that,’ he continued. He claimed Diddy‘s sexual fantasies became her own as his girlfriend.

FILE - Sean Diddy Combs, center, motions a heart sign to his family in attendance as he is escorted out of lock-up by U.S. Marshals, on the first day of trial on May 12, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP, File)

Judge praises the government and defense for ‘exceptionally tried’ case

The judge commended the prosecution and defense teams after the jury was sent out to start deliberations.

‘The case was really exceptionally tried by both sides in this case,’ Subramanian told the lawyers.

He went on to note that he appreciated both sides’ cooperation throughout, and also praised the parties for allowing younger attorneys to deal with issues in the case.

Jury deliberations have officially begun

The jury was dismissed from the courtroom at 11.29am Monday to start deliberations in Combs’ case.

The judge told the alternates they can say goodbye to their fellow jurors, but cannot discuss the case.

He also gave the alternates his personal contact information if they need to reach him.

The jury can also chose to stay past 5pm today to continue deliberating, the judge said.

Judge asks jury to chose a foreperson

The judge has asked the jury to choose a foreperson – the juror responsible for overseeing jury deliberations.

The panel has been instructed to send a note informing the court who that will be.

They have also been told to send a note to notify the court when a verdict has been reached.

Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as prosecutor Maurene Comey makes her closing arguments during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 27, 2025, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Diddy seen in court sketch Friday

Judge warns jurors they cannot share their notes

The judge told jurors that their notes must remain for their eyes only.

He also said they can only consider the information presented to them in the courtroom, not from ‘outside reading,’ Matthew Russell Lee with Inner City Press reported.

‘You may not communicate about this case, including on X, Instagram or YouTube – if you see this, tell my Deputy,’ the judge added.

Diddy’s lawyers told jury he did terrible things… but he’s not guilty of crimes charged

They say that while many ‘horrible’ things have been laid out at trial, Diddy is not guilty of the crimes he is charged with – and that is the only thing to consider.

Judge explains drug aspect of racketeering to jury

The judge specified what constitutes drug distribution under the racketeering charge.

He told them the amount of drugs is not relevant and that the jury must find that at least two people agreed to distribute a drug from one to another.

Diddy’s ex-assistant Kristina Khorram was not a co-conspirator, defense claims

Marc Agnifilo claimed Diddy’s ex-assistant Kristina Khorram, who’s name has come several times throughout the trial, was the ‘single most helpful person’ and not a co-conspirator to Diddy’s alleged crimes.

When Agnifilo claimed ‘everyone should have a Kristina Khorram,’ Diddy nodded in agreement in court.

Several people fall asleep during jury instructions

Multiple people were caught sleeping and even snoring in the court’s overflow room, BBC News reported.

The judge is still walking jurors through the racketeering charge and the types of crimes that fall under it.

Combs remained pretty still as the judge continued on.

Judge walks jurors through racketeering charge

Right now, Judge Arun Subramanian is explaining in detail the eight underlying acts the jury can possibly find were committed by Combs or a co-conspirator to align with the racketeering charge against him.

The jury has to find that Combs agreed with at least one other member of his alleged enterprise to commit two qualifying crimes within 10 years of each other.

Here are the eight qualifying crimes that fall under racketeering:

6. Transportation to engage in prostitution

7. Possession with intent to distribute controlled substances

The prosecution alleged Combs conspired with others to commit this alleged racketeering activity from at least 2004-2024.

Jurors hear that Capricorn Clark was not kidnapped

Diddy’s former personal assistant Capricorn Clark told jurors at his trial that she was forced to take lie detector tests for five days and threatened with being thrown in the East River if she failed.

Clark said she was left ‘petrified’ after being brought to an abandoned building in New York and locked in while being questioned about the hip hop mogul’s missing jewelry.

‘This is (supposedly) a kidnapping, she’s not saying she was harassed. She was kidnapped. She went home – every day! She said I kept doing it because I wanted to pass and get back to my job ‘ Diddy’s lawyer exclaimed.

He then turned to face the jury and said:

‘You guys are stuck in here for hours. Anyone feel kidnapped? You’re about as kidnapped as she was kidnapped!’

Diddy passing notes to lawyers as instructions are read

Diddy was spotted passing notes to his lawyers while jurors received instructions before deliberations.

His family, seated behind him, were also seen handing each other notes.

Diddy seemed a bit fidgety as he was seen taking off his glasses repeatedly.

At times he even glanced at the jury.

Diddy’s lawyer says trial is ‘false and exaggerated’

In court on Friday, Diddy lawyer Marc Agnifilo said the mogul’s seven week sex trafficking trial was not ‘real’ and that it has been ‘false and exaggerated.’

‘From the mouths of the witness from the evidence, the text messages, what do you see? What is that trial? It’s personal use drugs, that’s what it is,’ he said.

‘The trial of the evidence is a lifestyle. You want to call it swingers. You want to call it threesomes that’s what it is,’ he continued.

‘That is not what the prosecutors are saying to you.The prosecutors have charged one of the most serious complicated comprehensive statutes on the books.That is the false trial, that is the exaggerated trial, that is not the real trial.’

Marc Agnifilo, attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs, arrives at court for Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial at U.S. court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., June 30, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Agnifilio arriving at court Monday morning

Diddy’s cunning courtroom tricks to win over the jury… and some say it’s working

He’s in the fight of his life in a Manhattan courtroom – and Combs is pulling out all the stops to win back his freedom.

The music mogul, on trial for racketeering and sexual trafficking, remains hopeful he will be acquitted at the end of the long drawn out criminal blockbuster.

His defense strategy has impressed legal analysts – his lawyers have argued that while he may be a monster, sex addict and drug addled fiend, he’s not guilty of the crimes the jury has been asked to consider.

But their arguments aren’t the only way Diddy is subtly trying to curry favor.

From his wardrobe to his courtroom props and even interactions with witnesses and jurors, the 55-year-old is leaving nothing off the table when it comes to fighting for his freedom.

Diddy chose not to testify in his trial

Diddy cut off the judge presiding over his sex trafficking trial to tell him that he would not be testifying on Tuesday afternoon.

Combs, 55, stood up in front of Judge Arun Subramanian and confirmed his answer, and even spoke over him to make it clear he won’t be taking the stand.

The judge asked Diddy: ‘Have you discussed whether you should or should not?’

‘Yes, thoroughly. Yes, have discussed it,’ the rapper replied, in his first words to the Manhattan court since his federal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial started over seven weeks ago.

Judge Subramanian began to speak before Diddy cut him off and added: ‘That is solely my decision. It’s my decision with my lawyers.’

Diddy and son Justin Combs accused of gang rape in bombshell new lawsuit

Diddy and his son Justin Combs, whom he shares with Misa Hylton, were accused of brutal gang rape by a Louisana woman in a shocking new lawsuit.

The documents, obtained by Page Six, allege that Justin lured the woman, whom he met on Snapchat in 2017, out to California under the promise of helping her career in the entertainment industry.

When she arrived, she claimed she was plied with drugs and alcohol by Justin before three ‘masked men’ arrived to the home to brutally gang rape her for several hours. She claimed one of the men was Diddy, 55.

In the documents, she said she was able to identify the music mogul by his ‘mannerisms,’ and alleged that Justin called him ‘Pops.’

Diddy’s attorney denies any wrongdoing.

‘No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor,’ a lawyer for the rapper said.

‘We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court.’

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Christian Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Justin Combs, and Quincy attend day 3 of REVOLT Summit x AT&T Summit on September 14, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Revolt)

Justin Combs with his Diddy (middle) and his brothers King (left) and Quincy (right)

Diddy’s family seen walking into court

Diddy’s children, including Justin, Quincy and King were seen making their way to court Monday morning.

Sarah Chapman, the mother of Diddy’s daughter Chance Combs, was also seen walking in.

Justin Combs, son of Sean "Diddy" Combs, arrives at court for Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial at U.S. court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., June 30, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Sean "Diddy" Combs' son Quincy Brown arrives at court for Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial at U.S. court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., June 30, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock (15380191c) Son of Diddy Combs King Combs arrives at Federal Court for the Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City on Monday, June 30, 2025. Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial are heading back to court as they prepare to deliberate on a verdict. Combs has plead not guilty on five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial in New York, United States - 30 Jun 2025
Sarah Chapman arrives at Manhattan's Federal Court as jury begins deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial on June 30, 2025, in New York City. On June 30, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on how to apply the law to the evidence for their deliberations. Then, 12 New Yorkers will determine Combs's future. Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul who faces upwards of life in prison if convicted on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Diddy and family members in courtroom

Diddy is wearing a cream colored sweater and was spotted with his head down at times while the judge read instructions to the jury.

His family, including his son’s Quincy and Christian and his mother Janice, are sitting behind him.

His daughters, Chance, Jessie and D’Lila were also seen walking into the federal courthouse dressed in all black.

Jessie Combs (L), Chance Combs (C) and Lila Combs (R), arrive at Manhattan's Federal Court as jury begins deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial on June 30, 2025, in New York City. On June 30, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on how to apply the law to the evidence for their deliberations. Then, 12 New Yorkers will determine Combs's future. Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul who faces upwards of life in prison if convicted on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Jessie (L), Chance (C) and D’Lila Combs (R)

Janice Combs (C), mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, arrives at Manhattan's Federal Court as jury begins deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial on June 30, 2025, in New York City. On June 30, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on how to apply the law to the evidence for their deliberations. Then, 12 New Yorkers will determine Combs's future. Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul who faces upwards of life in prison if convicted on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Diddy caught on hot mic during closing arguments

Diddy was overheard telling his lawyer Marc Agnifilo ‘thank you so much’ during rebuttal arguments from the prosecution on Friday.

Shortly afterward, Judge Subramanian instructed the jury:

‘There was discussion about targeting of defendant. The decision to indict an individual is none of your concern.’

Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as his lawyer Marc Agnifilo makes his closing arguments during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 27, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Potential sentences Diddy could face for each charge against him

Diddy has been charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering conspiracy

If convicted for sex trafficking: Diddy could face a minimum of 15 years to a maximum of life in prison.

If convicted for engaging in prostitution: He could face up to 10 years in prison.

If convicted of racketeering conspiracy: The embattled rapper could face up to life in prison.

What charges does Diddy face?

With Diddy’s blockbuster trial in its eighth week and the verdict closing in, here is a review of the charges against him:

The disgraced rap mogul, 55, has been charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering.

According to prosecutors, the rapper used his ‘multi-faceted business empire’ to carry out a ‘criminal enterprise’ for years, allegedly coercing victims into sexual ‘freak off’ marathons and threatening them into silence.

The jury has heard from his former employees and ex-girlfriends who testified that Diddy was allegedly abusive toward them.

His former staffers specifically said he forced them to work long and tireless hours, procure drugs for him and clean up after his long ‘hotel nights.’

Meanwhile, his two ex-girlfriends, Cassie Ventura and a woman by the pseudonym ‘Jane’ said Diddy made them both participate in drug and sex-fueld freak offs with escorts.

His defense team argues that Diddy’s actions pointed toward his personal life and that prosecutors have failed to prove the criminal charges against him.

(FILES) Sean P. Diddy Combs with Cassie Ventura attend the premiere of 'The Perfect Match' at the Arclight Theatre in Los Angeles on March 7, 2016. On June 24, both parties have rested in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, and now lawyers will address jurors directly with marathon closing arguments. Music mogul Combs, 55, faces federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation with intent of prostitution. He denies all charges and faces life in prison if convicted. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Diddy and Cassie in March 2016

Judge reading instructions to jurors

Judge Subramanian is currently reading instructions to the panel of 12 jurors.

He told the jurors they are the ‘sole and exclusive judges of the facts’ in the case.

Judge on the bench

District Judge Arun Subramanian is on the bench as court proceedings are set to start momentarily.

Jurors will soon receive instructions before deliberations start.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian presides during Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 26, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

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