New York City – It was a moment no one expected in a courtroom filled with tension. As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal charges in one of the most closely watched trials of the year, he still managed to deliver a line that made the judge—and the room—laugh.
On Tuesday, following weeks of testimony and hours of legal arguments, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian looked over at Combs and asked a routine question: “How are you feeling today?”
Diddy’s reply caught everyone off guard.
“I’m doing great, your Honor,” he said, before pausing and adding, “And I’ve been wanting to tell you—you’re doing an excellent job.”
The judge couldn’t help but laugh. Even some courtroom attendees cracked a smile. In a case filled with serious accusations—sex trafficking, racketeering, and abuse—this moment of levity offered a rare glimpse into the human side of a man on trial.
The brief exchange came just after Diddy’s defense rested its case, wrapping things up in just 23 minutes. His legal team chose to focus primarily on text messages between him and singer Cassie Ventura, who previously filed and settled a civil lawsuit against him. Prosecutors had spent nearly a month presenting their side, including testimony from 34 witnesses.
Diddy confirmed he would not be testifying in his own defense, telling the judge he had made the decision after careful discussion with his lawyers.
The trial is now headed toward closing arguments, which are expected on Thursday. Jury deliberations could begin as early as Friday, or possibly Monday, depending on how long the final statements take.
While the outcome of the case remains to be seen, this brief courtroom exchange gave everyone a reminder that even in the middle of a high-profile legal battle, small moments of humanity still surface.
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