Post Reports The Diddy trial: How Sean Combs's lawyers mounted a defense
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Jun 27, 2025 
Shayna Jacobs, a Federal courts reporter for The Washington Post, provides an insider's view on the high-stakes trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. She dissects the defense's minimalistic strategy and its focus on undermining the prosecution's narrative. Jacobs explains the contentious 'freak-off' allegations and how witness testimonies are influenced by outside pressures. The discussion highlights the tension in the courtroom as closing arguments unfold and the uncertainty of jury deliberation looms large, shaping the trial's potential outcomes.
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Defense Frames Sex as Consent
- Combs' defense portrayed his sexual relationships as consensual and bonding moments rather than crimes.
- This framing diverges sharply from prosecution's depiction of coercion.
Defense Minimizes Case Presentation
- The defense presented a very brief case highlighting small inconsistencies in prosecution witness testimony.
- They relied heavily on cross-examinations to cast doubt rather than calling many witnesses.
Defense Challenges Coercion Claims
- Defense tried to show accusers happily participated in "freak-offs," contradicting claims of coercion.
- "Freak-offs" involved Combs bringing girlfriends to hotels with male escorts and parties with drugs, alcohol, sometimes violence.