DIDDY WON'T TESTIFY

IN A STUNNING move in his ongoing sex trafficking trial, Sean "Diddy" Combs has chosen not to testify in his defence.

The prosecution wrapped up its case after seven weeks of the victim accounts..

But on Tuesday, 24 June, the Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems producer told Judge Arun Subramanian that he will not take the stand, marking the longest period he has spoken in court since the trial commenced.

When asked how he was feeling, Combs responded: "I’m doing great, Your Honour. I’ve been wanting to tell you thank you. You’re doing an excellent job."

Judge Subramanian replied: "Thank you, I appreciate it,” before confirming with Combs that he is of a clear mind and not under the influence of any drugs. 

The judge outlined Combs's options regarding testimony, making sure he understood that choosing to remain silent would not be held against him.

The rapper replied: “That is my decision, Your Honour. That is solely my decision. I mean, it’s my decision with my lawyers."

Judge Subramanian asked once again if Combs understood that it is his decision to make.

"Yes, my decision, I’m making it," Combs replied. 

Combs is pleading not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering.

Earlier, Combs's attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, delivered a motion for Combs’s acquittal on all five counts during the absence of the jury.

She argued that there was “insufficient evidence” to support any of the five counts against him.

Today and tomorrow, the prosecution and defence will present their closing arguments before the judge delivers instructions to the jury.

The jury is then set to do deliberations from Friday.