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Diddy left fuming as juror is removed mid-trial

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Updated 10:36 14 Jun 2025 GMT+1Published 10:35 14 Jun 2025 GMT+1

Diddy left fuming as juror is removed mid-trial

The rapper could face life in prison if found guilty

James Moorhouse

James Moorhouse

Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual harassment which some readers may find distressing

The trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs has thrown up plenty of controversial moments over its six weeks so far, but we haven't seen much emotion at all from the man accused.

The 55-year-old potentially faces life in prison if he is found guilty on all charges, which include sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Since the trial began, the jury has heard some shocking testimonies from the likes of Kid Cudi, Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another former partner known as 'Jane', many of which focus on the infamous 'Freak Off' parties which Diddy used to host, where his partners at the time would allegedly be forced into sex with other men - including male escorts.

Why was the juror removed?

We have also seen the case turn chaotic for other reasons, with one woman shouting a number of profanities at Diddy, while prosecutors also asked Judge Arun Subramanian to remove one of the jurors over serious issues, and on Friday he did exactly that.

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He said on Friday that juror #6 should be dismissed because of inconsistencies in his statements about his place of residency.

Diddy showed emotion for one of the first times in the trial when the juror was removed (Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images)
Diddy showed emotion for one of the first times in the trial when the juror was removed (Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images)

These changes suggested an ‘effort to try to get onto the jury’ the judge said.

"In the robing room he said the daughter lived in New Jersey. Then he said, in The Bronx, with his aunt. In the voir dire he said he lived with his girlfriend - who lives in New Jersey. These are inconsistencies.

"The reason we have alternate jurors is if questions arise. Where there's a question like this, removal of the juror is required. The juror will be dismissed, he should not return on Monday."

What do Diddy and his lawyers think about the decision?

Diddy's defence lawyers had previously suggested that the prosecutors only wanted juror number six removed because he is black, and they strongly opposed his dismissal, while Diddy was also seen shaking his head after the judge made his decision.

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Although he's suggested that the juror, whose identity must remain hidden, should not return on Monday, it has also been reported that he will consider the defence team's argument that he should stay over this weekend.

Kanye West was also a surprising feature of Friday's trial (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Kanye West was also a surprising feature of Friday's trial (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

It isn't the first decision that has gone against the defence team, as they also tried to get one key piece of evidence removed from the case before proceedings began, something which could be vital to the prosecutors in earning Diddy a guilty sentence.

Kanye West's arrival

Kanye West, also known as Ye, was also a surprise feature of Friday's trial. The rapper has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently following his anti-semitic posts on social media and the horrifying titles on his latest album.

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He came to show his support for Diddy, and was pictured hugging his son, while those waiting outside the courtroom also went wild when he appeared.

Featured Image Credit: MEGA/GC Images
James Moorhouse
James Moorhouse

James is a NCTJ Gold Standard journalist covering a wide range of topics and news stories for LADbible. After two years in football writing, James switched to covering news with Newsquest in Cumbria, before joining the LAD team in 2025. In his spare time, James is a long-suffering Rochdale fan and loves reading, running and music. Contact him via [email protected]

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