The Ongoing Drama: Judge Gets Fed Up with Diddy's Juror Nods
Defense Attorney Warns of Removal from Courtroom if Disruptions Continue - Law official warns of ejection from courtroom proceedings
The circus is still rolling in Sean "Diddy" Combs' (55) criminal trial. Last Thursday, Judge Arun Subramanian had to read this mogul rap star the riot act after he tried like a desperate groupie hounding the jurors. During a witness’s cross-examination, Diddy was reportedly giving the jurors the ol' nod-and-wink like a smooth talker in a used car lot. As per the British "Guardian," among others, that’s hardly how you influence a jury without getting kicked outta court!
The Long Stare Down
The incident kicked off during Bryana Bongolan’s testimony, a long-time friend of Diddy’s ex-partner Cassie Ventura. Judge Subramanian caught the 55-year-old yogi nodding ** Pretty fucking hard during some pretty critical questionin’, and lockin' ** direct eye contact with the jurors. That behavior's a big no-no, and it can land you in a world of legal trouble.
Over lunch, Judge Subramanian reportedly snuffed out Combs’ lawyers like a smoky club. “There shouldn't be any attempts to flirt with this jury," he said, according to reports. If the smarmy shenanigans continue, it could boot Diddy off the premises. His lawyers quickly promised it wouldn’t happen again.
Testimony About the 2016 Rooftop Ruckus
Earlier, Bongolan dished the details about a 2016 incident that'd give Hitchcock nightmares. She clamed the Diddyman had dangled her off Ventura’s 17th-floor LA apartment balcony before chuckin' her onto some outdoor furniture. The fall allegedly caused her some sleep issues and paranoia. The defense said Bongolan's just mixin' up her stories.
The trial against the former hip-hop baron began in May. The prosecution's accusations include sex trafficking, threats, organized crime, and other sins. If found guilty on all charges, he faces a lengthy stretches behind bars. The prosecution plans to wrap up its evidence presentation next week. Defense lawyers have hinted their case could last until early July.
Courtroom Calamity on Wednesday
The incident wasn’t the first drama in this high-stakes trial. On Wednesday, a spectator made a ruckus when she began heckling the lawyers. The noisy supporter of the defendant was booted outta the courtroom by security. She later claimed Combs was bein’ treated unfairly.
Enrichment Data:Since the published article, there have been new testimonies, but they are not related to Diddy’s alleged nodding or the judge threatening to exclude him from the courtroom. A previous girlfriend, referred to as "Jane," testified about Diddy’s behavior during personal and legal crises. Jane claimed Diddy was under pressure following a lawsuit by another ex-partner, Cassie Ventura, and a hotel security video showing violence towards Ventura. Jane described her own experiences with Diddy, including coerced, degrading acts, and physical violence like being punched and dragged by her hair. Diddy's lawyers argued that he may not be a saint, but he is not guilty of the crimes he is charged with[1].
- Amidst the lingering drama in Sean "Diddy" Combs' courtroom trial, Arun Subramanian, the judge, reprimanded the entertainer for his alleged attempts to influence jurors through flirtatious and inappropriate behavior towards them, as reported by Guardian Media Group and other outlets, marking yet another instance of courtroom calamity.
- Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial, which is covering crime-and-justice categories alongside entertainment and general-news, has seen the involvement of his girlfriend Cassie Ventura, as a friend of hers, Bryana Bongolan, testified about a 2016 rooftop incident that heightened the tension in the trial, further implicating Diddy in a series of alleged crimes, including but not limited to sex trafficking and threats.
