Diddy trial judge considers dismissing a juror
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The dismissed juror was removed despite repeated objections from Sean Combs' lawyers. There are two remaining hip-hop enthusiasts on the jury.
The defense had vehemently opposed the juror's dismissal. On Wednesday, June 11, Alexandra Shapiro, one of Combs' attorneys, called the government's attempt at removing the juror a "thinly veiled effort to dismiss a Black juror." On Friday, lawyer Xavier Donaldson argued dismissal would make the jury less diverse.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial marked by controversy over juror issue as legal experts warn the situation could lead to severe problems, including a possible mistrial.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend completed her testimony during the fifth week of the rapper's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jane's testimony featured bombshell claims.
Diddy challenged the dismissal of a Black juror in his trial, accusing prosecutors of targeting Black panelists to ensure conviction.
Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial, which is in its fifth week, have requested that a juror be dismissed, citing "a lack of candor"
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son Christian may have ended up getting into trouble during his father's trial after wearing a T-shirt with a message on it. The rapper is accused of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all charges and entered a plea of not guilty.
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, we break down another day of testimony from "Jane," one of Sean Combs' former girlfriends.