The courtroom drama surrounding Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs took another explosive turn on Tuesday, as Judge Arun Subramanian erupted over media leaks and mounting jury controversies that threaten to derail the trial’s credibility.
Now entering a pivotal stage where the prosecution is expected to rest its case, the trial has instead been overshadowed by a series of missteps that have shaken confidence in the proceedings.
The spark came early in Tuesday’s hearing, when Judge Subramanian tore into both the prosecution and defense for leaking sealed information to the press. A recent report containing sensitive, court-protected details triggered the judge’s fury.
“There is nothing the juror can say at this point that can put the genie back in the bottle and repair his credibility,” Subramanian said, referencing the fallout from Juror 6, who was dismissed after lying during the jury selection process.
But the situation didn’t stop there. Another juror may now face removal after allegedly discussing case-related matters with a former colleague—an act that violates jury protocols and could result in further disruption to the panel.
In a Monday filing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed that while they don’t oppose investigating the second juror’s conduct, they don’t believe the incident warrants an automatic dismissal. The defense, however, is pushing for that juror to be removed as well, arguing that consistency demands it after Juror 6’s ousting.
The judge is now walking a legal tightrope—balancing a sensational, high-profile case with the integrity of the trial process, all while trying to keep both sides in check amid increasing public scrutiny.
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This Diddy trial is spiraling fast. When even the judge is fed up with both legal teams, you know it’s a mess. Jury issues, media leaks, and now possible mistrial territory? Total circus.