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Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and kidnapping theories

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 3 developments

By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer pursue theories that the hip-hop mogul was involved in attempted arson and attempted kidnapping, according to a letter submitted to the court.

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  1. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will not testify in his criminal trial, source says

    Headline from KRDO ·

  2. Did federal prosecutors prove their case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Legal experts weigh in | News Channel 3-12

    Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

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    Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and kidnapping theories

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  1. KRDO

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will not testify in his criminal trial, source says (opens KRDO)

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    By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is not planning to testify in his criminal trial, a source familiar with the matter told CNN

  2. New York Post

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs won’t testify at his bombshell trial — as defense makes shocking decision not to call witnesses (opens New York Post)

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs won’t be testifying at his bombshell Manhattan trial, his lead attorney signaled Monday — revealing the disgraced mogul’s legal team isn’t planning on cal…

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will not testify in his criminal trial, source says | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is not planning to testify in his criminal trial, a source familiar with the matter told CNN

  4. UPI

    Prosecutors rest case in Sean 'Diddy' Combs criminal trial (opens UPI)

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    Federal prosecutors rested their case Tuesday against disgraced hip-hop titan Sean "Diddy" Combs after 29 days of testimony by dozens of witnesses from escorts to alleged victims and scores of others.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Combs has been active in his defense, writing notes to his lawyers and sometimes helping them decide when to stop questioning a witness. Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    How a trial works: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal trial is underway (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Jhasua Razo, CNN (CNN) — The federal criminal trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs continues in New York, where the music mogul faces charges that include racketeering conspiracy, transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking, crimes that the government …

  7. CBS News

    Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial after calling no witnesses (opens CBS News)

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    The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.

  8. CNN

    Prosecution and defense teams rest in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial (opens CNN)

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    CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister reports from the Manhattan courthouse where the prosecution and defense teams in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial have rested their cases.

  9. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Did federal prosecutors prove their case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Legal experts weigh in | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Whether prosecutors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs have proven their case is a question that will be answered by

  10. KTVZ Bend

    Did federal prosecutors prove their case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Legal experts weigh in (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Whether prosecutors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs have proven their case is a question that will be answered by his jury, which soon will start deliberating in the hip-hop mogul’s blockbuster sex trafficking trial after hearing from 34 witnesses in testimony over mo…

  11. Local News 8

    Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and kidnapping theories (opens Local News 8)

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    By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer pursue theories that the hip-hop mogul was involved in attempted arson and attempted kidnapping, according to a letter submitted to the court.

  12. KESQ Palm Springs

    Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and attempted kidnapping theories (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer pursue theories that the hip-hop mogul was involved in attempted arson and attempted kidnapping, according to a letter submitted to the court.

  13. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and attempted kidnapping theories | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer

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