Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial ends with fiery closing arguments as both sides make their final case.
The explosive trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has entered its final stage as closing arguments were delivered before the jury begins deliberations.
Diddy faces serious federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution — charges that could put him behind bars for life if convicted.
His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, delivered a fiery and theatrical closing statement, defending Combs as a “self-made, successful Black entrepreneur” and claiming the case is a “false trial.”
He acknowledged Combs’ violent past with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, but insisted it had nothing to do with sex trafficking.
Agnifilo portrayed their relationship as consensual, claiming Ventura enjoyed their sexual lifestyle and suggesting she had the freedom to pursue other relationships.
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He mocked the kidnapping charge as exaggerated and sarcastically ridiculed the raids on Combs’ homes.
Agnifilo argued that Combs’ alleged drug use was personal, not criminal enterprise-related, and slammed the idea that paying male escorts for their time equaled paying for sex.
Agnifilo wrapped his argument by urging the jury to show “courage” and “do the right thing” by acquitting Combs.
Prosecutor Maurene Comey, in a sharp rebuttal, called the defense’s arguments laughable. She emphasized that male escorts were clearly paid for sex, not just companionship, and that the law doesn’t require drug deals to be profitable to be illegal.
Comey countered the idea that the accusers were lying, pointing out that key witnesses like Ventura and “Jane” had no financial incentive to fabricate stories—especially since Combs is still paying some of their bills.
She reminded the jury of graphic testimony and a 2016 video of Combs assaulting Ventura, framing it as part of a larger pattern of coercion and abuse.
In a powerful closing line, Comey declared: “For 20 years, the defendant got away with his crimes. That ends in this courtroom.” She urged the jury to hold Combs accountable.
A verdict could be reached as early as next week.
