Prosecutors Rip Apart Diddy’s Defense in Fiery Rebuttal
Time for some straight talk: Federal prosecutors laid into Diddy’s defense in a powerful rebuttal Friday, flipping the courtroom script after seven weeks of the defense tearing apart the government’s evidence. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey, renowned for her sharp closing arguments, methodically picked apart Marc Agnifilo’s animated plea for acquittal, highlighting inconsistencies and spotlighting undisputed evidence.
Comey kicked off her rebuttal by challenging Diddy’s refusal to accept “no” as an answer, portraying him as “untouchable” and confident that the women who accused him would never speak out (TMZ, People). She affirmed that Cassie and “Jane” had no motive to lie: Cassie had already secured her $30 million record deal, and “Jane,” despite generous housing and legal support from Diddy, stood to gain nothing by fabricating claims. This directly countered Agnifilo’s suggestion that financial incentives drove their testimony.
Next, Comey demolished the defense’s claim that payments to male escorts were strictly for companionship during “freak offs.” She quipped that the theory “doesn’t even pass the laugh test” and insisted the funds were unambiguously exchanged for sexual services (TMZ, AP). She then turned the jury’s attention to the Molotov cocktail incident in Kid Cudi’s Porsche. While conceding Diddy didn’t physically ignite the explosive—“he doesn’t even plug in his own phone charger,” she noted—she argued he orchestrated the attack by briefing Cassie on how and when it would take place. “Lo and behold, it blew up,” she said, underscoring Diddy’s role as the mastermind.
Comey refused to let the defense sidestep violence, stressing that “being a domestic abuser is not a defense to sex trafficking.” She emphasized that there was no clean separation between consent and coercion when threats and physical harm were woven into the same tapestry of exploitation. Even loving texts between Diddy and his accusers couldn’t erase the brutality that occurred in private—urination during “freak offs,” repeated UTIs, and physical injuries too severe to ignore.
Acknowledging Agnifilo’s praise of Cassie and Jane as “strong women with agency,” Comey pivoted to remind jurors that their strength also lay in coming forward and enduring cross-examination under oath. She challenged the notion that Cassie “won 100-0,” asking pointedly what real victory she claimed when her testimony laid bare the violence she suffered.
Comey closed by declaring that Diddy “is not a God” and urging jurors to hold him accountable under the law. Agnifilo had implored them to summon the “courage” to acquit; Comey demanded they summon the courage to deliver justice. And there you have it. Make of that what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People, Associated Press
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