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The prosecution has finally rested its case against Sean “Diddy” Combs in the seventh week of his sex trafficking trial.
Now, as the defense presents its case, Combs spoke up in court for the longest amount of time since the trial began.
Just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Judge Arun Subramanian conducted the allocution of Combs, where the defendant formally decides whether or not to testify in their own trial.
The judge asked Combs whether he understood his option to testify, and that the jury will be instructed not to draw any inference if he chooses not to, Combs said “Yes, Your Honor.”
Combs was asked if he has discussed his decision with his lawyers. Speaking quickly and interrupting the judge, he said, “Yes, thoroughly.”
The judge asked Combs if it is his decision not to testify in his own criminal trial. He answered 'yes".
The Bad Boy Records mogul is pleading not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering.
