Sean “Diddy” Combs trial jury resumes deliberations with another question for judge
Without verdict rendered in Sean “Diddy” Federal Trafficking and Racket Trial de Sean ” First day of deliberationsThe jury of eight men and four women met on Tuesday to continue to discuss the accusations.
Judge Arun Subramanian began by addressing the accusation and the defense a question posed on Monday of the jury on one of the acts of alleged racketeering – possession with the intention of distributing drugs – which relates to the accusation of racket that Combres is confronted. The jury sent a note asking for clarifications on the part of the instructions on the distribution of drugs.
Combs, 55, a Pleaded not guilty has Federal accusations Racket conspiracy, two sexual traffic leaders and two transport managers to engage in prostitution for having allegedly organized sex workers through the state.
The first day of deliberations saw several notes from the jury, as well as the combs and its supporters bowing in prayer in the courtroom. One of the notes came shortly after the jurors began to deliberate and raised concerns of several jurors concerning another member of the panel. They told the judge that they thought “that he could not follow the instructions of your honor”.
After a discussion between the judge, the lawyers of the combs and prosecutors, the judge reminded the jurors their obligation to respect the law and sent them back to resume their deliberations, but said that if more problems should arise, the counterpont should send another note.
To help them browse a verdict, the jurors received a laptop in charge of all the exhibitions presented in the court, including text messages, photographs and videos of sexual meetings at the heart of the case.
Five alternative jurors Also in standby in case they need to replace the main jury.
The jury will scrink seven weeks of time Graphic and emotional testimony About the propensity for violence of rap, fashion and impresario reality and its sexual predilections, including sexual marathons fueled by drugs nicknamed “pinball” Or “Hotel nights. “” Defense lawyers supported that there was no plot and that his conduct did not violate federal laws.
Alice Gainer contributed to this report.
