• Defense team’s closing arguments: Attorney Marc Agnifilo began his defense of Sean “Diddy” Combs today arguing that the prosecution exaggerated its case and that the evidence only showed a “swingers” lifestyle. He also said, “This isn’t about a crime, this is about money,” referencing civil lawsuits against the mogul.
• Prosecution’s case: Yesterday, jurors heard from the prosecution, which described Combs as the “leader of a criminal enterprise” who could get away with his alleged crimes for years because of his money and fame.
• What happens next: Following the defense’s closing argument, prosecutors will be allowed to give a rebuttal. After that, the case heads to the jury.
• Federal charges: Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges that include racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. If convicted on all counts, he could face up to life in prison.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo has resumed his closing argument, following the break and following Judge Arun Subramanian’s instruction to the jury that it should disregard a suggestion in the defense’s closing that it should consider prosecutors’ charging decisions.