Diddy trial update: Rapper rests case in under an hour after confirming he won’t testify

After nearly two months of testimonies, graphic evidence, and media frenzy, the high-profile trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs took a surprising turn. The prosecution wrapped its case after seven intense weeks, presenting 34 witnesses and a range of evidence alleging that Combs used his power and influence to coerce, control, and engage in sex trafficking.

But when it was time for the defense to respond, things moved swiftly. In under 30 minutes, Sean’s legal team rested its case without calling a single witness. Even more notably, Sean himself chose not to testify. The courtroom, once buzzing with testimonies and details of so-called “freak-offs” and lavish chaos, suddenly fell quiet as both sides stepped back to let the jury decide.

Diddy Won’t Testify – Defense Rests in Minutes

After weeks of intense courtroom drama, the decision by Sean and his lawyers to present no defense witnesses shocked many. Social media lit up with reactions to the abrupt ending. One of the headlines online read:

“Diddy’s Defense Rests Without a Word: Jury to Decide if “Freak-Offs'' Were Crimes or Consensual Chaos.”

Others questioned whether the lack of testimony signaled confidence or caution.

On June 24, the prosecution’s final witness, Special Agent Joseph Cerciello, concluded his testimony. His appearance followed the screening of a 20-minute video reportedly showing one of the more disturbing “freak-offs” events, a term repeated throughout the trial to describe the alleged parties that sit at the heart of the case. Some argued the footage was the prosecution's strongest card, saved for the finale.

Despite the heavy accusations, Sean appeared calm in court, even thanking the judge before his legal team rested their case. His lawyer made a Rule 29 argument, a standard motion claiming the prosecution didn’t prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The move to skip witness testimony and not put Diddy on the stand might have been a calculated risk or a message: that the burden of proof lies solely with the government.

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