The Diddy federal criminal trial is reaching its climax as closing arguments are set to take place. Prosecutors and defense attorneys met in court on Wednesday to finalize the schedule for the closing arguments. Prosecutors will have the floor for 4 hours starting Thursday morning, followed by the defense presenting their case the next day.
During the court proceedings, Diddy was seen wearing a single AirPod and mostly looking down at his lap. His sons, Quincy and Justin, were also present in court, appearing to struggle to stay awake along with other spectators.
The prosecutors are scheduled to begin their closing arguments at 10 AM ET on Thursday, with a 2-hour session followed by a lunch break. After lunch, they will continue for another 2 hours to wrap up their argument. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik is expected to lead the government’s closing argument, a departure from the usual prosecutor Maurene Comey.
Diddy’s defense team will present their closing argument on Friday, with co-lead counsel Marc Agnifilo allotted 3 hours to make their case to the jurors. Prosecutors will then have an hour for a rebuttal, and it remains uncertain whether the case will be handed over to the jurors on Friday or after the July 4 holiday weekend.
The judge has expressed concerns regarding the timeline leading up to the holiday weekend, as the court will be closed. However, the trial is nearing its conclusion, and the verdict is expected soon. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile case.
