Sean 'Diddy' Combs' appearance, specifically his gray hair, may impact jurors' perceptions during his sex-trafficking trial. Experts believe that his gray hair can project a mature and more responsible image, contrasting the serious nature of the alleged crimes. Jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer suggests that jurors may subconsciously find it difficult to associate Combs' seasoned look with the lascivious allegations against him. Defense lawyer Joshua Ritter emphasizes that the visual impression of a more mature individual can potentially sway jurorsâ opinions.
"The hope is that, given the lascivious nature of some of the alleged acts he participated in, the jury sees a more seasoned and grown-up version of his former self."
"One of the central questions [jurors] have in their head is, 'Could this person have committed these crimes?' And if you're looking over at someone who appears gray - gray hair, gray beard, dressed in kind of a sweater... that might play at least a subconscious role in their heads."
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