Diddy’s lifestyle evidence presented as authorities conclude NYC sex trafficking investigation.

A significant amount of electronic evidence detailing the lifestyle of Sean “Diddy” Combs was presented in court on Monday as prosecutors neared the conclusion of their case in a high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The proceedings, conducted in Manhattan, involved the examination of various forms of digital communication, including thousands of text messages, phone records, and financial documents, all scrutinized as part of the ongoing federal investigation into Combs.

The prosecution’s final day of questioning featured testimony from Joseph Cerciello, a Homeland Security agent who detailed the extensive evidence gathered against the entertainer. Central to the case were text conversations involving Combs and his associates, who were allegedly instructed to organize gatherings known as “freakoffs” or “wild king nights.” These events purportedly included the arrangement of travel and accommodations for sex workers, as well as the procurement of illegal substances such as “Molly” and medical-grade ketamine to facilitate prolonged parties.

Prosecutors also submitted more than 50 video recordings, capturing explicit performances recorded over a four-day span in December 2021, as evidence in the trial. As the case approached its conclusion, Combs’ defense counsel announced that they would no longer call witnesses to testify, despite earlier plans to present three. The presiding judge, Arun Subramanian, anticipated that jury deliberations could begin as soon as Friday.

Currently, the 55-year-old Combs faces grave consequences, as a conviction could result in a life sentence. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution. According to federal allegations, Combs used revenue from his successful Bad Boy Records enterprise to sustain a criminal operation that catered to his desires.

The prosecution has accused Combs of employing members of his staff to intimidate and manipulate women, employing tactics of violence, drugging, and threats to maintain control. Witnesses have recounted experiences of exploitation and abuse, detailing incidents where women were threatened by Combs to compel compliance during the purportedly lavish events.

Furthermore, the defense has acknowledged Combs’ past abusive behavior but contends that the women involved in these gatherings provided consent and that the events were part of consensual activities rather than criminal conduct. Their strategy has also been to question the credibility of missing key witnesses that may have provided clarification on the events in question.

Combs has remained incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September. Thus far, he has been unable to secure bail, despite attempts to be released under house arrest with a bond of million. The trial is set to continue with crucial proceedings scheduled for Tuesday.