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From Fox News: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prosecutors indicated they are not pursuing several charges against the rapper just days before closing arguments are set to begin in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
The government indicated in a letter to the judge filed Tuesday, and obtained by Fox News Digital, that the theories of attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking will not be pursued.
“The Government understands the Court’s desire for streamlined instructions. With that in mind, the Government has suggested ways to streamline those instructions,” the letter read.
“Specifically, the Government has removed instructions from the charge relating to (i) attempted kidnapping under both California and New York law, (ii) attempted arson under California law, and (iii) aiding and abetting sex trafficking. The Government is no longer planning to proceed on these theories of liability so instructions are no longer necessary.”
After six weeks of testimony, both prosecutors and defense attorneys wrapped up their cases on Tuesday, and are expected to deliver closing arguments on Thursday and Friday.
Prosecutors say they’re no longer going to argue attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking as liability for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering conspiracy charge. https://t.co/aBgvsVsaas pic.twitter.com/3GXF0JbAj9
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) June 25, 2025
Crime journalist Amber Woods argued that dropping some charges is not a sign of weakness from the prosecutors, but strategy.
“Prosecutors often narrow cases to focus on the strongest, clearest evidence. Less clutter for jurors. Fewer distractions for defense to exploit. More clarity = higher chance of conviction. Chess not checkers,” Woods wrote.
🚨 Diddy Trial Live
No jury in court today (they will return tomorrow for closing statements)
Some charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs were dropped—but that’s not weakness on behalf of prosecutors.
It’s strategy. Prosecutors often narrow cases to focus on the strongest,… pic.twitter.com/1zIiO6FUAJ
— Amber Speaks Up (@AmberWoods100) June 25, 2025
UPDATE!
the prosecutors have not dropped the racketeering conspiracy charge against Mr. Combs — they’ve simply narrowed the list of alleged predicate acts they’re using to support it.
In short
Diddy’s main RICO charge is still alive.
The feds are just being more focused —…— Armon Wiggins (@ArmonWiggins) June 25, 2025
Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple charges against rapper days before trial’s end https://t.co/0i70OuHPT0
— Fox News Entertainment (@FoxNewsEnt) June 25, 2025
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