Judge sends jury home for the weekend
Testimony ended early today so that a juror could attend a graduation ceremony. Judge Arun Subramanian again reminded the panel not to discuss this case with anyone or read anything about it.
Combs checked out of Florida, California hotels with major damage
The defendant checked out of a Bal Harbour resort on Dec. 6, 2021, with a $6,000 bill for damage, according to records shown in court. He also left the London Hotel West Hollywood, where he stayed Jan. 20-23, 2023, after doing $3,750 worth of damage, records showed.
Paul’s attorney says he was ‘never a drug mule’
Paul’s attorney issued a statement after Paul took the stand today saying his “testimony was crystal clear — he was never a ‘drug mule’ for Diddy or anyone else.”
Defense enters Ventura text messages about loving ‘freak offs’
Before the prosecution’s HSI agent took the stand, the defense entered a March 18, 2017, text message from Ventura into evidence.
Combs text says Ventura wasn’t being grateful
Despite the brutal beating Combs inflicted on Ventura, the defendant still chastised her for not being grateful to him.
Ventura text said Combs was about ‘possession’ and ‘not love’
In a text message submitted by the prosecution from Ventura to Combs on May 2, 2017, the former girlfriend said she didn’t deserve to be beaten by him.
Homeland Security Investigations special agent takes the stand
Special Agent Joseph Cerciello of Homeland Security Investigations is now on the stand.
How does Paul feel about Combs? ‘It’s complicated’
Paul’s job with Combs landed him in handcuffs and now on the witness stand in a high-profile criminal trial.
Paul says March 2024 arrest on drug possession was a ‘mistake,’ drugs came from cleaning Combs’ home
Paul had been arrested in March 2024 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on charges of possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy, according to a police report.