A judge dismissed a juror in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial due to inconsistent answers about his residency, raising concerns about his candor and potential agenda. Combs' lawyers protested, arguing it would disrupt jury diversity, but the judge rejected their claims and a mistrial request, stating race could not factor into the decision.
Judge dismisses juror over protests by lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A judge dismissed a juror in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial due to inconsistent answers about his residency, raising concerns about his candor and potential agenda. Combs' lawyers protested, arguing it would disrupt jury diversity, but the judge rejected their claims and a mistrial request, stating race could not factor into the decision.
Trending- 1 Last September (2024): Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested at a New York hotel and denied bail.
- 2 Ongoing (sixth week): Sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
- 3 Late Friday (June 13, 2025): Judge Arun Subramanian first announced dismissal of Juror No. 6.
- 4 Monday (June 16, 2025): Judge Subramanian announced final decision to dismiss Juror No. 6. Article published.
- 5 This week: Prosecutors expect to rest their case.
- Juror No. 6 dismissed from the jury
- Defense lawyers' protests and mistrial request rejected
- Trial continues, with prosecutors expecting to rest this week
- Combs remains incarcerated
What: A judge dismissed a juror (Juror No. 6) in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs due to 'clear inconsistencies' in his answers regarding his residency (New York vs. New Jersey), suggesting he might have had an agenda or wanted to stay on the jury for a purpose.
When: Judge announced dismissal late Friday (June 13, 2025). Final decision and dismissal on Monday (June 16, 2025). Trial is in its sixth week. Combs arrested last September (2024).
Where: New York (courtroom, federal lockup in Brooklyn).
Why: The juror's conflicting answers about his residency raised serious concerns about his candor and whether he shaded answers to get on and stay on the jury, threatening the integrity of the judicial process.
How: Judge Arun Subramanian reviewed the juror's answers during jury selection and subsequent responses in the robing room, finding inconsistencies. He rejected defense arguments about jury diversity and prosecutorial misconduct before making the final ruling.