Diddy's sex trafficking trial has entered its sixth week, with no testimony from him  expected.

Diddy will not testify in his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial, now in its sixth week. Witnesses including Cassie, Dawn Richard, and Kid Cudi have already taken the stand.

Sean Diddy Combs will not be taking the stand in his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial. According to a report by People, both the prosecution and defense have agreed that he will not testify as the case nears its final phase.

Now in its sixth week, the trial has featured intense testimony from well-known people and anonymous witnesses. Diddy faces multiple charges that could result in major consequences if found guilty.

The Court Delays and Schedule as Jury calls out Sick

Court proceedings were paused on Wednesday on the Diddy case after one of the jurors called out sick. Additionally, court will remain closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth.

The trial is set to resume on Friday. However, the unexpected delay has likely pushed the timeline further, despite Judge Arun Subramanian’s earlier statement that he hopes to conclude the trial by July 4.

Why Diddy Won’t Testify

Sources close to the case have revealed that neither legal team wants Diddy to take the stand. The decision not to testify is often a strategic one. Testifying can expose a defendant to tough cross-examination, and in a case this sensitive, the risks may outweigh the benefits.

High-Profile Witnesses  have testified

Several well-known individuals have already testified. Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former partner, spent several days on the stand. She gave detailed accounts of their relationship, describing years of alleged abuse and freak-off events that took place during that time.

Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane, also testified. Her testimony has not been fully disclosed to the public, but  her appearance in court added more weight to the case.

Rapper Kid Cudi gave his own testimony, giving insight to the court about the people connected to Diddy during the time of the alleged crimes.

In addition to these celebrity witnesses, several alleged victims have testified under anonymity. Their stories are considered essential to building the prosecution’s case.

What’s Next in the Trial

CNN reported that the prosecution was originally planning to rest its case by Friday. However, the court delay is likely to push that date into early next week. Once the prosecution concludes, the defense will present its case, which may take two to five days.

After both sides make their closing arguments, the jury will begin deliberation. Judge Subramanian still hopes to complete the trial before July 4th Independence Day, but the timeline could shift depending on how things unfold in court.

Public Attention and  Impact of this trial

This trial has captured national attention not just for the legal stakes but also because of Diddy’s longstanding presence in music and pop culture. With celebrities like Cassie and Kid Cudi involved, the courtroom drama has moved beyond legal headlines.

Diddy will not be speaking in his defence

As the trial moves toward its final stages, Diddy will not be speaking in his own defense. With testimony from multiple public and anonymous figures already recorded, the case is now in the hands of the court. Jury deliberation could begin before July, but for now, all eyes are on what happens next.

Stay tuned on BWFMEDIA TV for more updates as this case continues to develop.