Diddy trial judge tosses juror
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A juror could be dismissed from the panel after he allegedly gave conflicting answers about where he lives, in either New York or across the Hudson River in New Jersey. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said he would make his final decision about dismissing Juror No. 6 today.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A judge dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday after concluding that his conflicting answers about where he lives might indicate he had an agenda or wanted to stay on the jury for a purpose.
The dismissed juror was removed despite repeated objections from Sean Combs' lawyers. There are two remaining hip-hop enthusiasts on the jury.
Jurors saw footage of the encounters, one of which was taped at Trump International Hotel, for the first time on Monday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend completed her testimony during the fifth week of the rapper's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jane's testimony featured bombshell claims.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial marked by controversy over juror issue as legal experts warn the situation could lead to severe problems, including a possible mistrial.
Diddy challenged the dismissal of a Black juror in his trial, accusing prosecutors of targeting Black panelists to ensure conviction.
The judge is considering whether to dismiss one of the jurors after the prosecution called for their removal. The juror gave inconsistent answers about where they live. But while the prosecution has been asking for their dismissal, the defence team want him to stay.