Diddy trial judge considers dismissing a juror
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Judge Arun Subramanian denied a motion for a mistrial after defense attorneys claimed "prosecutorial misconduct."
Judge Arun Subramanian threatened to remove Sean "Diddy" Combs from his sex trafficking trial due to inappropriate behavior towards jurors, including facial expressions and nodding. This warning occurred during pivotal testimony from a woman identified as Jane,
Judge Arun Subramanian, who is presiding over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial, warned the music mogul that he would be kicked out of the courtroom if he continued to nod at the jury.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said it was "absolutely unacceptable" that Combs would try to interact with the panel during recent testimony.
Bongolan testified that Combs once held her over Ventura's 17th-floor apartment balcony in 2016 before he threw her onto the balcony furniture, causing bruising, ongoing night terrors and paranoia. Combs has denied her allegations.
The judge overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial has denied the defense’s second request for a mistrial over their claims of “prosecutorial misconduct.”
Court has been delayed this morning as prosecutors, Combs’s attorneys and Jane’s attorney meet privately with Judge Arun Subramanian. It’s unclear what they’re discussing,