In final week’s closing statements, federal prosecutors and Combs’ defence workforce made their remaining pitches to the jury.

Assistant US Legal professional Christy Slavik contended: “The defendant used energy, violence, and concern to get what he wished. He thought that his fame, wealth, and energy put him above the regulation.”

She charged him with relying on a “shut interior circle and a small military of non-public workers, who made their mission to meed to defendant’s each need, promote his energy and defend his status in any respect prices.”

Nonetheless, Combs’ defence lawyer Marc Agnifilo shut down these allegations, stating: “This is not about crime. It is about cash.”

He highlighted that one of many accusers had additionally launched a civil lawsuit towards Combs.

Agnifilo defended his consumer, saying: “He’s not a racketeer. He’s not a conspirator to commit racketeering. He’s none of these issues. He’s harmless. He sits there harmless. Return him to his household, who’ve been ready for him.”