In Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial, juror no. 6 was dismissed by Judge Arun Subramanian over concerns about inconsistent statements regarding his residency. The juror had claimed to live in the Bronx with his family but later mentioned moving to New Jersey, raising doubts about his credibility. Although there were objections from the defense asserting the dismissal was racially motivated, the judge clarified that the decision was based solely on the juror's inconsistencies, not on his race. The juror was replaced by an alternate with a different background, and all parties agreed on the original juror's capability.
The judge emphasized that the removal of juror no. 6 was based on concerns over inconsistent statements regarding his residence, not racial bias.
Defense lawyers contended that the removal of a Black juror in favor of a white one raised racial issues, which the judge rejected as unfounded.
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