Diddy Trial Paused After Juror’s Vertigo Forces Courtroom Shutdown
Courtroom vibes dipped into low-key chaos when one juror at Diddy’s trial had to bail thanks to a surprise bout of vertigo. The Wednesday session, which marked what should’ve been the 26th day of testimony, screeched to a halt and left everyone from the judge to the defense team doing a double take. No one saw it coming—until the juror, on their way in, reported dizzy spells and literally turned around mid-commute.
Judge Arun Subramanian broke the news to a silent room, explaining that the juror’s symptoms had flared up en route to the courthouse. He ordered a recess, sending everyone home early. It wasn’t the dramatic cross-examination of the day; instead, it was a surprisingly human moment that underscored how unpredictable high-profile trials can be—especially ones involving graphic evidence.
Speaking of which: Tuesday’s lineup featured about 10 minutes of the so-called “freak-off” videos, with sex scenes starring Diddy, Cassie and two male escorts. Jurors had headphones on, and you could practically hear the courtroom collectively blush as moans leaked through—an awkward ambient soundtrack for a legal proceeding. The evidence apparently left some jurors shaken, though it wasn’t medically disorienting—just notoriously head-spinning in a metaphorical sense.
The next big development was slated for today: Brendan Paul, Diddy’s former assistant and the alleged drug mule, was expected to hit the stand under immunity. Paul’s testimony has been eyed as a potential turning point. Prosecutors hope his inside perspective on alleged bribes and drug runs will bolster their case, while the defense is likely gearing up to poke holes in any self-serving narratives. But with the court dark for Juneteenth on Thursday, we’ll have to wait until Friday to see Paul face questions.
Fair warning: this saga is far from over. With jurors recalibrating after an impromptu half-day off and Paul on deck, the drama meter is primed for another spike. Diddy’s courtroom roller coaster just hit an unexpected loop, and everyone’s watching to see if the next turn sticks the landing or spins out.
Anyway, that’s the tea. Do what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ.com, People.com
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