Summary
Sean Combs' defense team quickly finished presenting their case, taking less than 30 minutes and choosing not to call any witnesses. Combs decided not to testify in his own defense against charges of sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy, for which he has pleaded not guilty.
Key Facts
- Sean Combs is facing five charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
- His defense team did not call any witnesses and completed their case in under 30 minutes.
- Combs has been accused by prosecutors of running a criminal enterprise linked to abuse.
- Combs pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- During the trial, Combs did not testify and remained mostly silent.
- Defense lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argued that the prosecution did not provide sufficient proof.
- The defense highlighted alleged consensual relationships, not coercion.
- Some text messages from Cassie Ventura expressing affection for Combs were presented as evidence.