Prosecutors have concluded their sex-trafficking and racketeering case against Sean "Diddy" Combs after six-and-a-half weeks of testimonies from 34 witnesses, including Cassie Ventura. The defense has opted not to call any witnesses, which legal experts view as a sign of confidence in their strategy. Instead, the defense plans to submit stipulations into the record and rest. This move suggests they believe the prosecution has not presented a compelling case, as they assert that they have successfully created reasonable doubt through thorough cross-examinations and by questioning the credibility of the evidence presented against Combs.
The decision not to call witnesses is a common defense strategy for criminal defendants and suggests that Combs' team believes the prosecution does not have a slam-dunk case.
Attorney Michael Bachner commented on the defense strategy, stating it reflects confidence and may prove wise, having previously defended Combs in 2001.
With the jury having seen hundreds of texts and emails between Combs and his accusers, the defense likely feels they raised reasonable doubt through their cross-examinations.
The six-and-a-half weeks of testimony included 34 prosecution witnesses, among them Cassie Ventura, who spoke about years of distress and exploitation.
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