Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a stern warning from US District Judge Arun Subramanian during his sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan. The judge observed Combs nodding at the jury, which raised concerns about jury tampering. He threatened to exclude Combs from the courtroom if this behavior continued. The trial revolves around allegations of Combs forcing women into drug-fueled sexual performances, which he denies, claiming all relationships were consensual. The prosecution’s key witness, Bryana Bongolan, has accused Combs of physical violence against her and Cassie Ventura, further complicating the proceedings.
If it happened again, Subramanian warned the defense team, the judge would consider talking to jurors about what Combs was doing - and it could result in 'the exclusion of your client from the courtroom.'
Prosecutors allege Combs sex-trafficked women by forcing them to engage in 'freak offs' - dayslong, drug-fueled sexual performances involving male sex workers.
I really meant it,' the judge said. 'There should be no efforts whatsoever to have any interactions with the jury.'
Bongolan had testified that Combs physically attacked Ventura and herself.
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