Trial to hear from alleged drug mule Brendan Paul on Friday
Sean “Diddy” Combs’s sex trafficking trial will today finally hear from Brendan Paul, a former assistant and alleged “drug mule” to the rapper, after a two-day pause in proceedings.
A juror was taken ill after experiencing vertigo symptoms on the way to court on Wednesday and then the trial was suspended again on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday.
Paul’s appearance was touted earlier this week but has been repeatedly delayed by jury issues and the prolonged testimony of Special Agent DeLeassa Penland.
The prosecution had said it expected to conclude its case today but that could now drag on into next week.
Joe Sommerlad20 June 2025 13:00
Good morning
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as it resumes in New York.
Combs is facing sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy charges.
He was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024.
Combs has denied any accusations of wrongdoing.
Joe Sommerlad20 June 2025 12:40
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