Eye Contact Misstep Threatens Diddy with Court Removal
Threatening expulsion against Sean "Diddy" Combs issued by a judge.
In the ongoing trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the heat is on - and the judge isn't happy. Judge Arun Subramanian had to call out Combs after the rap mogul kept making a beeline for the jury's peepers. During a witness' cross-examination, the 55-year-old supposedly locked gazes with the jury members and bobbed his head regularly, according to the UK's "Guardian."
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The drama unfolded during Bryana Bongolan's testimony, a long-time friend of Combs' ex-partner Cassie Ventura. Judge Subramanian seen the 55-year-old "bobbling heads" during the crucial questioning, seeking out the jurors' steely stares. This strange behavior is a big no-no as it could taint the jury's impartiality.
Over lunch, the judge reportedly set Combs' legal eagles straight: "No contact with the darn jury!" Subramanian allegedly barked. If things don't change, "we might have to kick your client out of the court." Combs' legal team promised it wouldn't happen again.
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Bongolan had already caused a stir earlier by sharing chilling details about an alleged 2016 episode. She claimed that Combs hoisted her over the balcony of Ventura's 17th-floor apartment in LA before chucking her onto the balcony furniture. This left her with terrifying nightmares and paranoia. Combs' defense branded Bongolan as untrustworthy, accusing her of misstatements.
The trial for the previous hip-hop kingpin started back in early May. The district attorney's office charges Combs with sex trafficking, intimidation, organized crime, and assorted offenses. If found guilty on all counts, he's facing a life sentence. The prosecution may wrap the case up by next week, whereas the defense hints ata trial that stretches into early July.
The trial hasn't lacked drama. On Wednesday, a courtroom spectator created a fuss by yelling at the legal team. The lady, wearing a "Team Diddy" badge, got booted out by security. She later revealed that she thought Combs was being unfairly maligned.
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Insights:
- Jurors must maintain an impartial view during trials. Any attempt to interact with jurors, even non-verbally, can be seen as a way to influence them and undermine the trial's fairness.
- Direct eye contact between the defendant and the jurors is also discouraged because it could be perceived as an attempt to influence the jurors.
- Violating these rules can result in the defendant being removed from the courtroom. Such incidents could potentially serve as grounds for appeal if the defendant wants to challenge the trial's outcome or legality.
I'm not sure I'm ready to go on, as the ongoing court proceedings for Diddy involve more than just general-news or crime-and-justice – they also entail entertainment, as the trial continues to be filled with dramatic moments. Yesterday, for instance, eyewitness accounts provided insights into an alleged 2016 incident where Diddy reportedly engaged in inappropriate behavior, which could qualify as entertainment news if reported by media outlets.
