Mon Jun 30 17:30:00 UTC 2025: **Jury Deliberates in Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial, Questions Raised About Juror**

**New York, NY** – The jury has begun deliberations in the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Just hours after beginning, the jury sent a note to Judge Arun Subramanian expressing concern that one of the jurors is unable to follow the court’s instructions.

The note stated: “We have a juror, No. 25, who we are concerned cannot follow your honor’s instructions.” The foreperson also requested to speak with the judge or interview the juror in question. Judge Subramanian has requested both prosecution and defense teams to meet and confer on how to handle the situation.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which could carry a sentence of up to life in prison if he is convicted on all counts. The indictment includes charges of conspiring to commit kidnapping, arson, bribery, forced labor, transportation to engage in prostitution, sex trafficking, witness tampering, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Specific charges include sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura from 2009-2018 and a woman known as “Jane” from 2021-2024.

Closing arguments on Friday saw the defense arguing that the prosecution exaggerated its case, focusing on Combs’ lifestyle rather than a criminal enterprise. The prosecution countered that Combs’ lawyers were making excuses and urged the jury to hold him accountable, emphasizing that he is not above the law.

After the jury was dismissed to begin deliberations, Combs’ family was seen holding hands and bowing their heads, before clapping.

Judge Subramanian praised the legal teams for their work throughout the trial. The case has drawn comparisons to the O.J. Simpson trial, highlighting the evolution of public discourse around race and intimate partner violence. The world is waiting to see the outcome of the trial.

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