Maureen Comey dismantled Diddy’s protection in court docket Friday, accusing his authorized staff of creating excuses for years of legal abuse and coercion.

Diddy confronted excessive scrutiny from lead prosecutor Maureen Comey Friday in a Manhattan courtroom, the place she accused his authorized staff of providing “excuse after excuse” for what she known as “inexcusable conduct” throughout the ultimate day of his federal intercourse trafficking and racketeering trial.

Comey, delivering the federal government’s ultimate phrase earlier than jury deliberations start Monday, tore into the protection’s portrayal of the Hip-Hop mogul’s conduct, calling their narrative a smokescreen.

She rejected the concept Marc Agnifilo, Diddy’s protection legal professional, had painted — that the case was about life-style selections, not crimes.

Comey mentioned the protection’s declare that Diddy employed male escorts for companionship, not intercourse, was absurd. She instructed jurors that the proof confirmed he flew intercourse staff throughout the nation to have interaction in sexual acts with ladies whereas he watched and masturbated.

She described the alleged abuse of ladies like Cassie Ventura, Jane and Mia as a part of a sample of coercion and control. Comey mentioned the ladies have been manipulated, degraded and traumatized — not prepared individuals.

She emphasised that none of them had monetary motives to lie – Cassie already acquired $20 million to settle her civil go well with in opposition to Diddy, whereas Jane had no intention of submitting one.

Comey additionally addressed the arson of rapper Child Cudi’s automotive, saying Diddy adopted by way of on threats. She reminded jurors that Cassie testified he mentioned he would do it — after which it occurred.

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She additionally pointed to the alleged bribery of a witness, referencing Diddy’s $100,000 cash payment in a brown paper bag and the mogul’s warning not to make any large purchases.

Earlier within the day, Agnifilo argued that prosecutors have been concentrating on Diddy for his fame and wealth. He known as his consumer a demanding however profitable businessman, not a legal kingpin.

Agnifilo ridiculed the federal government’s proof, together with the seizure of enormous quantities of child oil and lubricant from Diddy’s houses.

He acknowledged Diddy assaulted Cassie Ventura in 2016 however known as their relationship a “nice fashionable love story” and described her as a “gangster.”

Agnifilo denied the rape allegations and dismissed the arson declare as “nonsense.”

Assistant U.S. Legal professional Christy Slavik, who delivered her closing Thursday (June 26), known as Diddy the top of a legal enterprise who used concern, violence and cash to take care of management.

She mentioned he surrounded himself with loyal insiders who helped him silence victims and canopy up crimes. Jurors are anticipated to obtain directions and start deliberations on Monday, June 30.

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