A partial decision has been made in the federal sex trafficking and racketering trial of Scene “Didi” Combes in New York City. The jury sent a note to the judge on Tuesday afternoon, stating that it had reached one of the four decisions, but the gamblers said that they were not able to agree on Count 1, plotting conspiracy.
Jury members Discussion started to explain In the US District Court in Lower Manhattan on Monday.
What are the allegations against Scene “Didi” Comombs?
A widespread grand jury prosecution against 55-year-old Combes was rejected in September 2024, initially Hip-Hop Mogul was charged to charge with three cases Arrest At a Upskel Midtown Manhattan Hotel. In April, before the test began, prosecutors filed additional allegations against Combes in A. DefeatorizationBringing the total number of numbers against him into five.
There is a count of conspiracy to plot allegations against combs, two cases of sex trafficking and two cases of transport to engage in prostitution. Comb pleaded not guilty For allegations. If convicted, he can face life in jail.
The prosecutors alleged that the commercial empire of Comombs created a criminal venture, which they used to cover the acts of violence and misuse for years and forced women to fulfill their sexual desires. During seven weeks, more than 30 witnesses were heard by gamblers as the prosecution went through their case.
Comombs lawyer Did not call During the test, or any witness to testify to his defense. Comombs told us District Judge Arun Subramanian that he decided not to testify saying: “I mean, this is my decision with my lawyers. … Decision to make my decision. I am making it.” His lawyers argued that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations against Combes, and after the rest of the prosecution, Raksha asked for the rest.
“Freak-off” and “Hotel Nights”
High-profile trial Started in MayThe proceedings included a graphic and emotional testimony from the singer What kind of venchuraThe ex -girlfriend of Comombs who spent more than a decade with her.
Ventura testified about drug-fuel sex sessions, which Combs allegedly “referred to as”Frightening“Ventura stated in court that Combes directed all the encounters who could have walked for days. He said that the Combs decided what she participated, what she could wear and she was expected to play the role. She testified that she forced to participate in the” Freak-off “to please the Combes.
Comombs lawyers argued that the encounters agreed and during CelebrationDefense showed the jury a message from Comombs from Ventura in 2009, which wrote, “I am always ready to freak.”
Last year, CNN broadcast surveillance Video from 2016 Showing what Combes appears to attack Ventura at a hotel in California. Comombs apologized at that time, and said that his behavior was “unforgivable” and he takes “full responsibility” for his actions. Ventura testified during the test that the attack occurred when she was trying to leave a “eccentric-off” that became violent. A former hotel security officer testified that the Comombs offered him cash after the attack, which the officer said that he understood the bribe.
In 2023, Ventura filed a lawsuit against Comombs, accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. Comombs denied claims and quickly Settled with himIn Closing argument On Friday to the jury, defense lawyer Mark Agnifilo said, “If you had to choose a winner in this whole thing, it is difficult to choose how.”
Singer Don Richard, who was part of the two bands tied to Comombs, testified that she often sees Combes a pain in the Arse Towards Ventura. He said that after an incident in 2009, Comombs allegedly threatened him and a bandmate, saying they could go missing if they did not remain silent.
Raksha focused on discrepancies in Richard’s testimony, and said it takes time to remember things he tried to forget. Separately, Richard has made allegations against Comombs civil caseAccusing him of physical and psychological abuse, which he has refused.
Another ex -girlfriend of Comombs testified in court under the pseudonym Jane. During her relationship between 2021 and 2024, she told the court that she often participated in “Hotel Nights”, including drugs. Jane testified that she had sex with a male escort while Comombs saw.
He said that he told Combes that he did not like the “hotel nights”. Comombs lawyers showed them the messages showing them. Jane said that she Feeling pressure To meet her partner’s expectations and she had become financially dependent on the comb.
Jane said that she joined the fight with Comombs with another woman last year. He said that he slammed his head on a marble table and he allegedly grabbed him, punched and kicked him.
“Scene Didi Combes: The decision” will be a special, a special, a broadcast on the case CBS News 24/7 The night of the jury’s decision at 9 pm. Download Free CBS News App To look at your mobile or streaming device, or on stream Paramount+,
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