Jury returns to the second day of deliberation at Diddy Combs' sex trafficking trial

The jury returned Tuesday for the second day of deliberations at the federal racket and sex trafficking trial by hip-hop tycoon Diddy Combs. Jurors are back in the process of working behind closed doors, weighing whether prosecutors proved the charges in a trial that began in early May.

Meanwhile, Combs' attorneys and prosecutors began arguing in court with Judge Arun Subramanian, who plans to answer the latest questions from the jury.

The jurors ended Monday's end, asking the judge to clarify which eligible drug distributions are an aspect of the conspiracy charges of extortion that will help determine whether the comb can be convicted or convicted.

Subramanian said he would remind jurors of his instructions on the case before deliberations began on Monday. Combs' lawyers have pushed for a wider response, but prosecutors believe that – Subramanian agrees – doing so may confuse jurors even more.

As the lawyer debated, Combs sat in court, glanced between actions in the front of the court, and returned to his mother, Janice Combs.

Outside the court, a handful of comb supporters held signs with messages such as “Freed Didi”. There were also some live streamers present – non-discriminatory media media have been live streaming on social media platforms such as Tiktok and YouTube outside the court to share the most explosive details of the trial.

On Monday, the panel considered five hours without ruling.

Prosecutors said the comb for twenty years has helped him coerce and force two different girlfriends to perform sexual performances with male sex workers at one time while watching and sometimes filming drug incidents. Combs is charged with five counts – one blackmail, two sex trafficking and two vehicles engaged in prostitution.

Defense attorneys believe prosecutors are trying to criminalize Combs's erratic and just lifestyle. They said Combs's behavior, if anything, was domestic violence, not a federal felony.

Combs, 55, could face 15 years in prison if convicted of all charges.

After pleading for a plea not to confess, Combs chose not to testify, as his lawyers built acquittal arguments primarily through lengthy cross-examinations, which were lengthy cross-examinations by dozens of witnesses summoned by prosecutors, including some former Combs employees who only barely grasped the witness stalls after gaining immunity.

On Monday, the jury, which had only an hour of deliberation, sent a note to the judge, saying there was a juror “The people we are concerned about cannot follow your instructions for honor.

The judge decided to send a note to the jurors reminding them of their obligations intentionally and in compliance with legal instructions.

By the end of the day, the jury seemed to be back on track and sent notes about drug distribution.