As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?

Jury selection begins in Diddy's assault case as prosecutors rest their case

Media mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, faced Manhattan jury selection today in relation to an alleged assault at thecedent of his son during a 2018 party at his mansion. Prosecutors stated that the defense team rested their case without calling any witnesses or presenting any evidence, leaving the jury to decide the fate of the popular singer and entrepreneur.

The Background of the Case

Combs, 49, is charged with assaulting former Interscope Records executive Steven Steven and allegedly biting his shoulder after a dispute at the World MVP Foundation's pre-Grammy gala in 2018. Steven claimed that Diddy attacked him for texting his son about heading home. The singer claims that Steven was the aggressor and that he was acting in self-defense.

The Defense's Strategy

In the defense's closing statement, attorney Chip Lewis suggested that the case was about "who do you believe" and painted Steven as a "pathological liar" and "expert witness manipulator."

How the Prosecution Reacted

The prosecution, on the other hand, argued that the defense was attempting to distract from the fact that "the evidence is overwhelming, and Mr. Combs did not act in self-defense." They further argued that because there were no witnesses to the alleged bite, the fact that there was no video or photographic evidence was not surprising, given the context of the industry events. They stated that the presence of security and intense interest in the event shows that the alleged assault was not credible.

What's Next for Diddy

The jury will decide whether the popular singer and entrepreneur is guilty of the assault charges. Diddy faces a potential one-year prison sentence and has expressed confidence in the justice system and optimism that he will be found not guilty.