Diddy has declined to take the stand to give evidence in his own sex trafficking trial.
After the prosecution rested their case against the Bad Boy Records boss, Diddy stood up to confirm that he would not be giving evidence to support his not guilty plea.
“Is it your decision not to testify in this case?” the judge asked Diddy to which he replied: “That is my decision, your honor. It is solely my decision.”
Diddy and his legal team also rested their defense without calling any witnesses.
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Closing arguments are set to take place tomorrow (June 26) with the case then proceeding to jury deliberation.
Diddy faces up to life in prison if he is convicted.
It has been speculated that Diddy will receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump in the event that he is convicted.
Trump initially said he would “consider” a pardon for Diddy after having a “look at the facts”.
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Suge Knight has also admitted he is very confident that Diddy will escape prison by appealing to Trump.
The currently incarcerated Death Row Records co-founder was speaking to NewsNation about his longtime enemy’s current trial.
During the interview, Suge said: “I think he’s got some favors with the government. I think they’re gonna show him a little leeway. It might not seem like it when it’s all said and done, but I don’t think he has nothing to worry about, and I don’t think he’s worried because he’s gonna be federal, and if he gets convicted, Trump’s gonna pardon him.”
The controversial rap mogul added: “I still feel that Puffy is going to be alright and have a fair shot at it. He’s not a not a dummy. And I’m quite sure somebody going to talk to those jurors and convince one or two of them that’s all you need, is one.”
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Knight has also opined that he does not believe Diddy should go to prison at all.
He said: “I say this all the time, Puffy and I are not friends, but Puffy should definitely walk free.”
Suge added: “The most important thing is that it was other executives that was involved in Puff’s life. And for Puffy to be the only guy that gets on the stand is a sad day for Hip Hop.”
