Juror Removed Amid Residency Concerns as Prosecution Prepares to Conclude Case

In the ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering trial involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York City, a significant development occurred on Monday. The judge decided to dismiss a juror and replace him with an alternate. This decision followed extensive discussions between the judge and legal teams regarding Juror 6, which took place on Friday.

The court cited inconsistencies in Juror 6's statements concerning his place of residence and the individuals he lived with. The judge expressed serious concerns about the juror's honesty and whether he had provided misleading information to secure a position on the jury.

The dismissed juror was a 41-year-old Black man who initially stated he resided in the Bronx. However, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his claimed residence, with the possibility of him living in New Jersey. He was subsequently replaced by a 57-year-old white man from Westchester. The trial now proceeds with five remaining alternate jurors.

Following the juror replacement, the trial resumed with testimony from a paralegal from the U.S. attorney's office. The paralegal presented details of messages exchanged by Combs' personal assistant, Kristina Khorram. Some of these messages between Khorram and Combs pertained to arranging a "hotel night."

Furthermore, summary witnesses provided testimony regarding data records, including credit card statements, phone calls, and other messages. The prosecution indicated that they were nearing the conclusion of their case, with an estimated completion date of either Wednesday or Friday.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, aged 55, has entered a plea of not guilty in the case. He faces the possibility of a life sentence if convicted. He has been held without bail since his arrest in September.