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Diddy Plans To Testify In His Criminal Case And Will Tell His Story Of 'Love,' 'Hurt' And 'Heartbreak'

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By Favour Adegoke on September 26, 2024 at 11:15 AM EDT
Updated on September 26, 2024 at 11:17 AM EDT

Sean "Diddy" Combs' racketeering and sex crimes case is set to take a dramatic turn as he intends to testify in his own defense.

The rapper's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, acknowledged that the move is a gamble but noted that "there's no one better to defend Diddy than Diddy himself."

Sean "Diddy" Combs' longtime rival, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, who has gained notoriety for shading the embattled music mogul, also recently disclosed that his documentary detailing Diddy's abuse cases is in the works at Netflix.

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Diddy Will Testify In His Criminal Case

Diddy arrives at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
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According to TMZ, Diddy's attorney, Agnifilo, disclosed that he'll be taking the witness stand to defend himself in his criminal trial.

The high-profile case, which has garnered widespread attention, marks a pivotal point for the  "Finna Get Loose" rapper, who faces separate charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Appearing on the news outlet's documentary, "The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment," which was released on September 25, Agnifilo acknowledged that the move might be quite a gamble.

It will open Diddy up to being cross-examined and asked several shocking questions. However, Agnifilo believes that the Grammy winner is seemingly in the best position to defend himself in court.

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Diddy's Lawyer Says The Rapper Will Tell His Story Of 'Love,' 'Hurt' And 'Heartbreak'

Sean Diddy and Kim Porter are seen in this June 2006 (file) photo pictured on Carbon beach in Malibu, CA
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The lawyer further revealed that Diddy's story involves love and hurt, and for that reason, no one is better to "defend Diddy than Diddy himself."

"He has his story, and he has a story that I think only he can tell in the way he can tell it in real-time," Agnifilo said, per The Mirror. "And it's a human story. It's a story of, of, of love. It's a story of hurt. It's a story of heartbreak."

The lawyer continued, "I mean, when he describes that relationship, the word he uses more than any other word is heartbreak. He was heartbroken; she was heartbroken."

If Diddy takes the stand, he would most likely face questions from prosecutors about the recent viral hotel surveillance clip that saw him physically assault his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura.

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He may also be asked about his alleged drug-fueled orgies called "freak offs," as well as other sexual assault allegations that have been leveled against him recently.

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Why The Rapper Had Many Bottles Of Baby Oil And Lube In His Homes

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The "Bad Boy For Life" rapper is currently being held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center following his September 16 arrest at the Hyatt Hotel in New York City by Homeland Security agents.

The law enforcement agency had reportedly been building its case against Diddy before going public with the information it gathered.

Back in March, they carried out coordinated raids on his Miami and L.A. homes, where they discovered and confiscated three AR-15 rifles and 1000 baby oil and lubricants as part of investigations into his alleged sex trafficking charges.

However, Agnifilo explained that there was a large product stash because Diddy buys his items in bulk.

"He has a big house; he buys in bulk," the lawyer told TMZ. "I think they have Costcos in every place where he has a home."

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He joked, "Have you sat in the parking lot of a Costco and see [sic] what people walk out of there with?"

50 Cent Is Producing A Diddy Documentary For Netflix

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Meanwhile, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has disclosed that he's working on a documentary about Diddy's abuse case at Netflix.

"This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far," 50 Cent (for G-Unit Film & Television) and director Alexandria Stapleton (for House of Nonfiction) said in a statement to People Magazine.

"We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives," the statement continued. "While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs's story is not the full story of hip hop and its culture. We aim to ensure that individual actions do not overshadow the culture's broader contributions."

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The Embattled Rapper Is Not Getting Special Treatment

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After being denied bail twice, the "I Need A Girl" crooner would seemingly remain incarcerated at his Manhattan jail until he goes to trial. A source told People that he isn't getting any special treatment there and has seemingly had to grapple with a tight schedule.

"He is being treated like any other detainee awaiting trial," the source told the news outlet. "As with all public figures in his position, he was placed on suicide watch upon admittance to the facility as a precaution."

The insider added that Diddy is "very concerned about his kids and their well-being."

"He has three minor children, two of whom now have no living parent available with him incarcerated. Four of his seven children have neither parent available with him incarcerated. Mr. Combs has been able to speak briefly to family members and his children via phone," the source shared.

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