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Diddy trial thrown into chaos as prosecutors ask for juror to be axed over ‘serious issue’

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Updated 19:12 11 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 18:50 11 Jun 2025 GMT+1

Diddy trial thrown into chaos as prosecutors ask for juror to be axed over ‘serious issue’

The prosecution has said 'serious issues' have been raised

Joe Harker

Joe Harker

There has been a new development in the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs after prosecutors asked that one of the jurors be axed over claims they have displayed a 'lack of candour'.

According to the Washington Post the prosecution has launched a bid to remove juror number six, which Combs' defence team have argued against and claimed is 'a thinly veiled effort to dismiss a Black juror'.

US Assistant Attorney Maurene Comey responded by saying that the prosecution had researched the juror and 'saw what appeared to be a lack of candour with the court that raises serious issues'.

She told the court: "We were very reluctant to put in this letter, it appeared to be a lack of candour with the court that raises serious issues with us.

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"We did not want to do this. We were compelled to do that."

The prosecution have a problem with one of the jurors at the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs (Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs)
The prosecution have a problem with one of the jurors at the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs (Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs)

NBC reports that the matter was raised yesterday (10 June) and Combs' attorneys wanted the chance to respond to the prosecution's attempt to have the juror removed.

The trial is ongoing as a woman going under the name 'Jane' to protect her identity is giving testimony on her relationship with Combs.

Yesterday, she spoke about how he allegedly flew escorts out to participate in 'freak offs' and claims she was 'pressured' into participating, and spoke of how she was 'under a lot of emotional pressure' while in a relationship with Combs.

The court heard how Combs referred to Jane as his 'crack pipe' as he faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Combs denies all of the charges he is currently on trial for, but if found guilty the rapper could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Combs' defence team want to keep the juror in the trial (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)
Combs' defence team want to keep the juror in the trial (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

The trial has already heard evidence from another of Combs' exes, Cassie Ventura, who gave testimony on how he allegedly abused her and made her participate in the 'freak offs'.

Some observers of the trial think that Combs' team are trying to employ the 'sweater defense' by having the rapper, whose hair is now going white as he no longer has access to hair dye in custody, wearing clothes that will give the jury a certain image of him.

The jury has heard all sorts of testimony about Combs, listened to voice notes and seen text messages ahead of the moment where they will be required to deliberate on the evidence they've seen and deliver a verdict.

There was previously some other chaos in the courtroom as the judge threatened to remove Combs for 'absolutely unacceptable' behaviour as he was 'nodding' and looking at the jurors at one point in the trial.

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The trial continues.

Featured Image Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Topics: Diddy, Crime, US News

Joe Harker
Joe Harker

Joe graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in Journalism and worked for Reach before joining the LADbible Group. When not writing he enjoys the nerdier things in life like painting wargaming miniatures and chatting with other nerds on the internet. He's also spent a few years coaching fencing. Contact him via [email protected]

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