Diddy sat stone-faced in a New York federal courtroom Thursday (June 26) as prosecutors delivered a blistering four-hour closing argument, accusing the Hip-Hop mogul of orchestrating a sprawling prison enterprise constructed on coercion, violence and management.

Assistant U.S. Legal professional Christy Slavik described Diddy because the undisputed chief of a community that enabled intercourse trafficking, drug distribution and bodily abuse, all to keep up his energy and standing.

“He didn’t permit the phrase ‘no,’” Slavik informed the jury, laying out a case that has unfolded over 31 days and included testimony from 34 witnesses.

The federal government’s narrative centered on two ladies—Cassie Ventura and a girl recognized solely as Jane—who prosecutors say have been manipulated, abused and trafficked throughout state and worldwide strains.

The prosecution alleged Diddy used his wealth and affect to isolate and dominate them, typically with the assistance of shut associates.

Slavik pointed to a 2016 incident on the InterContinental Lodge in Los Angeles, the place Diddy allegedly beat Ventura after which paid $100,000 in money to suppress surveillance footage.

Prosecutors stated his chief of employees, Kristina Khorram and longtime bodyguard, D-Roc, helped depend the cash. The motive, Slavik stated, was easy: public publicity would “destroy him.”

The federal government additionally accused Diddy of utilizing medicine, together with liquid Molly, to manage Jane and drive her into what have been described as “freak-offs” and “Wild King Knights”—intercourse events involving a number of companions and paid escorts.

Prosecutors stated Diddy threatened to launch specific movies of Jane to her youngster’s well-known rapper father if she refused to take part.

Khorram was portrayed as a key participant within the alleged enterprise, answerable for sending medicine and money to Diddy throughout the nation. Prosecutors argued that these actions, together with the usage of cellphones and interstate journey for intercourse employees, violated federal commerce legal guidelines.

The trial additionally revisited a 2009 incident the place Diddy allegedly beat Ventura and confined her to a resort room till her accidents healed, which they stated proved kidnapping.

Prosecutors stated he later demanded $20,000 from her household after studying she was romantically concerned with rapper Child Cudi. That very same month, Diddy moved $3.2 million via one among his accounts, in line with monetary information offered in courtroom, so he didn’t want the cash – it was all about management.

Slavik claimed Diddy was behind the torching of Child Cudi’s automobile, calling it a calculated act of intimidation. Capricorn Clark, one among Diddy’s former assistants, testified that she was ordered to trace down Cudi—one other act prosecutors labeled as kidnapping.

The federal government argued that Diddy’s enterprise empire functioned like a kingdom, with younger, keen workers prepared to obtain medicine or intercourse employees to remain in his favor.

Prosecutors stated the abuse prolonged past the ladies to their households, all to strengthen Diddy’s management.

Diddy’s protection is predicted to start closing arguments tomorrow, June 27 and the jury may start deliberations.

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