Diddy's Trial Highlights: Who Thrived and Who Struggled, Celebrities vs. Controversies

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A juror’s vertigo caused a delay in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial before it could commence for the day. The trial is set to continue on Friday following a break for the observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. Initially, prosecutors intended to conclude their case this week after a six-week presentation of evidence. However, the postponement implies they will likely not finish until Monday.

Combs’ federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial has brought to light new details regarding the disgraced rap mogul. Among the evidence presented were text messages featuring an unexpected item: a list of his preferred sermons. This list, entitled “PD’s Favorite Sermons,” was assembled by a YouTube account named “Assistants PD” and emerged during Jane Doe’s testimony.

Another significant disclosure stemmed from one of the civil sex trafficking lawsuits filed against Combs. This lawsuit describes his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, in a striking manner, likening her role to that of “the Ghislaine Maxwell to Combs’ Jeffrey Epstein.”

Prosecutors allege Combs forced Cassie Ventura to take part in so-called “freak-offs,” while the defense claims she participated voluntarily. Jurors again watched footage of Combs’ drug-fueled sex parties, with the defense showing longer clips than the prosecution.

Follow Crime Stories with Nancy Grace for continuing coverage of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Philip Dubé – Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy

Dr. Bethany Marshall– Psychoanalyst, Author: “Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show “Paris in Love” on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive

Chris McDonough – Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective [worked over 300 homicides in 25-year career], Trained the First Native American Homicide Task Force; Host of YouTube Channel, “The Interview Room”

Lauren Conlin – Investigative Journalist, Host of The Outlier Podcast, and also Host of “Corruption: What Happened to Grant Solomon; X- @Conlin_Lauren/ Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin/YouTube- @LaurenConlin4

Tisa Tells – Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of ‘Tisa Tells’ on YouTube; YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss

Additional Guests

Lynn Shaw – Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors [an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation],  Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors,

Sydney Sumner – CRIME STORIES  Investigative Reporter

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[Feature Photo:FILE – Sean “Diddy” Combs, wearing a fur coat, walks down the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, Sunday, March 12, 2017, in New York. Combs’ lawyer said Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that the searches of his Los Angeles and Miami properties by federal authorities in a sex-trafficking investigation were ”a gross use of military-level force” and that Combs is “innocent and will continue to fight” to clear his name. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)]