No Sean Combs sex trafficking verdict yet: Jury begins deliberations after trial concludes.
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Following seven weeks of testimony and explosive revelations, the jury is set to begin deliberating in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial. The trial, held in a Manhattan federal court, has presented jurors with starkly contrasting narratives. Prosecutors have painted a picture of Combs as the head of a criminal enterprise built on "power, violence, and fear," alleging he used his influence to coerce women into abusive sexual encounters and other crimes. The defense, however, argues that the case is a "fake trial" based on "badly exaggerated" evidence, portraying Combs as a victim of an overzealous prosecution targeting his swinger lifestyle and recreational drug use.

Throughout the trial, the prosecution presented 34 witnesses, including Combs' ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, and rapper Kid Cudi. Their testimonies included shocking accounts of violence and drug-fueled sexual encounters, with prosecutors arguing that Combs "counted on silence and shame" to perpetuate his abuse. They further claimed that Combs used a "small army" of employees to harm women and cover up his actions, believing his fame, wealth, and power placed him above the law. Federal prosecutor summed up their case as one against a man who "used power, violence and fear to get what he wanted".

The defense, in a strategic move, rested its case without calling any witnesses. Instead, they focused on cross-examining the prosecution's witnesses, aiming to discredit their accounts and argue that the alleged sexual encounters were consensual. Combs' attorney, Marc Agnifilo, mocked the government's case, arguing that prosecutors had invaded Combs' personal affairs and attempted to transform a swinger lifestyle and recreational drug use into a racketeering conspiracy. He also suggested that the allegations against Combs were motivated by the prospect of financial gain through lawsuits. Diddy's defense team argued that the prosecution had provided a host of unreliable witnesses with their own personal motives.

Combs himself was present throughout the trial but chose not to testify, stating it was a decision made with his lawyers. His lawyers also argued to toss out the charges, arguing they weren't proven, but the judge said he'll rule at a later date.

As the jury begins deliberations, they face the task of weighing the evidence and determining whether the prosecution has proven Combs' guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The charges against Combs include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, and if convicted, he could face up to life in prison. The trial has been one of the most closely watched celebrity cases in recent years. The defense described his relationship with Cassie as a "great modern love story". Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey said the defense has spent "a whole lot of energy" trying to distract from Combs' "inexcusable behavior".


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