The prosecution has lastly rested its case towards Sean “Diddy” Combs within the seventh week of his intercourse trafficking trial. Now, because the protection presents its case, Combs spoke up in courtroom for the longest period of time because the trial started.

Simply earlier than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Decide Arun Subramanian carried out the allocution of Combs, the place the defendant formally decides whether or not or to not testify in their very own trial.

Requested by the decide how he’s feeling, Combs, sporting a bronze-colored sweater over a white collared shirt, stood up and stated, “I’m doing nice, Your Honor. I’ve been desirous to inform you thanks. You’re doing a wonderful job.”

Subramanian chuckled and instructed Combs, “Thanks, I admire it,” earlier than confirming with Combs that he’s of a transparent thoughts and never below the affect of any medication. The decide requested Combs whether or not he understood his choice to testify, and that the jury will probably be instructed not to attract any inference if he chooses to not. “Sure, Your Honor,” Combs stated.

Combs was requested if he has mentioned his resolution together with his attorneys. Talking rapidly and interrupting the decide, he stated, “Sure, completely.”

The decide requested Combs whether it is his resolution to not testify in his personal prison trial. “That’s my resolution, Your Honor,” Combs stated. “That’s solely my resolution. I imply, it’s my resolution with my attorneys.”

Subramanian requested as soon as once more if Combs understood that it’s his resolution to make. “Sure, my resolution, I’m making it,” Combs replied.

Combs is pleading not responsible to prices of intercourse trafficking, transportation to interact in prostitution and racketeering. The jury is anticipated to ship a verdict subsequent week. If convicted, Combs may spend the remainder of his life behind bars.