Diddy trial live updates: Feds calling final witnesses in bombshell case

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Federal prosecutors’ final witnesses in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial are taking the stand Monday, as the court saga rolls into its seventh week.

The defense will only take a day or two to present its case, Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo said.

Diddy, 55, is accused of using his fame and fortune to run a decade-long scheme in which he controlled and manipulated his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, 38, and others using violence and threats, forcing them into “freak-off” sex marathons that went on for days.

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces life in prison if convicted.

The trial is not televised because cameras are prohibited inside the federal courthouse, but we’re there following all the action — so watch this space for the latest updates.

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Closing arguments at bombshell Diddy trial are slated for Thursday

By Ben Kochman and Priscilla DeGregory

Closing arguments at the bombshell sex-trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs are slated for Thursday -- after seven weeks of testimony.

The Bad Boy Records founder's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, confirmed the defense case is expected to last only a few days -- signaling Combs won't take the witness stand -- and he consented to closing arguments taking place on Thursday.

Law enforcement agent back on stand, to be last prosecution witness

Special agent Joseph Cerciello has gotten back on the witness stand to continue testifying about charts of evidence against Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Prosecutors confirmed Cerciello -- a Homeland Security agent -- will be their final witness and his testimony is expected to last through tomorrow morning.