Sean “Diddy” Combs Demands Sex-Trafficking Trial Be Tossed Out Over “Prosecutorial Misconduct”

For the second time in just over a week, Sean “Diddy” Combs is requesting a mistrial in his ongoing sex-trafficking case. His legal team argues that “prosecutorial misconduct” has compromised the fairness of the trial, which could result in a life sentence if he is convicted.

Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro submitted a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, highlighting allegedly false testimony presented by the prosecution. The testimony centers around an incident in September 2016, in which Combs is accused of dangling Bryana Bongolan from a 17th-story balcony at Cassie Ventura’s Los Angeles apartment. Shapiro argued that inconsistencies in Bongolan’s statements and Combs’ verified presence on the East Coast during that period render the testimony unreliable.

Shapiro emphasized that the government had hotel records proving Combs stayed at the Trump Hotel in New York City from September 24 to 29, 2016. The defense even referenced a New Jersey review covering Diddy’s Bad Boy reunion tour concert in Newark on September 25 as further proof he could not have been in Los Angeles at the time of the alleged balcony incident.

The trial, which began on May 12 in a Manhattan federal courtroom, has been filled with emotional and explicit testimonies. Jurors have listened to accounts of rape, physical abuse, blackmail, and even an alleged arson attempt targeting artist Kid Cudi’s vehicle. Witnesses have included Combs’ ex-girlfriend “Jane,” Cassie Ventura’s friend Bryana Bongolan, and a former personal assistant known as “Mia,” who claimed Diddy raped her multiple times.

One of the more shocking accusations came from Mia, who described years of drug-fueled sex parties involving male escorts, Ventura—who was pregnant at the time—and others. These so-called “freak-offs” were reportedly filmed without consent. Netflix and other platforms were allegedly used to project these private videos, raising concerns over digital evidence management and privacy breaches.
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In addition to questioning Bongolan’s credibility, the defense also revived a previous failed mistrial motion related to the destruction of Kid Cudi’s fingerprints in a 2012 case. They alleged that prosecutors used this evidence to falsely imply that Combs had corrupt influence over the LAPD. The letter included specific examples of Combs’ ex-aide Mia avoiding penalties due to her association with him, suggesting systemic bias.

The judge, who previously warned Combs against jury interference, has not yet ruled on this latest mistrial request. Court proceedings are scheduled to resume on June 9, with further testimony expected from accuser “Jane” early in the week. The prosecution is anticipated to rest its case soon, at which point the defense will begin presenting its arguments.

This high-profile case continues to draw widespread attention, shedding light on the intersection of fame, power, and accountability within the U.S. justice system.