Diddy Trial Nears Finish: Ex-Assistant’s Testimony Shakes RICO Case
Hold onto your lattes—I’m so wired right now and the Diddy trial just kicked my jittery brain into overdrive! Day 26 saw prosecutors wrapping up their case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, and honestly, we might be headed for a verdict by next week (can you even imagine?). According to TMZ and court transcripts from Manhattan Supreme Court, Diddy’s defense team just dropped a tactical bombshell: they only need one or two days to present their side. That means closing arguments could hit the dais as soon as Thursday, with jurors possibly sent to deliberate by Friday—right before the July 4 holiday scramble.
Prosecutors trotted out former assistant Brendan Paul Friday, hoping to cement their RICO charges. Paul—who’s been painted as Diddy’s go-between for everything from securing pills to setting up hotel “freak-offs”—adamantly denied being a drug mule. He admitted obtaining substances and coordinating rooms for Diddy’s parties but insisted under cross-examination that alleged victim “Jane” never seemed coerced. Instead, as reported by People, Paul testified the vibe felt consensual, throwing a wrench into the prosecution’s narrative of force and coercion.
As if that wasn’t enough drama, jurors were shown a string of texts between Diddy and his ex Cassie, captured in court filings. One message had Cassie confessing that Diddy made her feel like a “hooker,” while another screenshot revealed her enthusiasm for those now-infamous freak-offs. The prosecution aimed to link those messages to an organized pattern of RICO crimes, yet Paul’s testimony and Cassie’s own admissions might leave them scrambling to prove intimidation.
Overheard in the gallery: defense attorneys practically high-fiving as they told Judge Kevin Castel they’d be done in two days flat. If they’re right, we might just see closing arguments by Thursday afternoon. Jury deliberations would then begin Friday, potentially delivering a verdict before the long weekend—something I doubt anyone wants hanging over their barbecue.
So here we are, halfway through my second iced coffee, and the countdown is real. Verdict by next week? Most likely. Drag into July 3 or 4? Jurors will hate that. Either way, pop your popcorn and refill your cups—this trial’s finale is around the corner, and your over-caffeinated aunt will be glued to every second! I swear, I could spill tea about this all night, but that jury clock’s ticking louder than my espresso machine. Stay hyper, friends!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine
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