Diddy's legal team was hit with a fresh trial hurdle on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
The judge overseeing the case paused proceedings after a second juror was forced to exit due to health concerns. Just two days earlier, a juror had been dismissed over personal information errors, adding to the growing list of trial complications.
The disruption adds to the growing complications in the courtroom, where Diddy is battling serious allegations and a steady stream of damaging testimony.
Key Witness Testimony Delayed In Diddy's Trial
On what would have been the 26th day of testimony in the rapper's federal trial in New York, Judge Arun Subramanian announced that a juror began experiencing dizzy spells on their way to court and needed to leave immediately.
The delay was especially disruptive, as the prosecution was set to call Brendan Paul, Diddy's former assistant and now a witness, who had been granted immunity to testify. The courtroom had been bracing for his statement.
TMZ noted that while the juror's medical issue remains unclear, the trial's content had taken a disturbing turn recently. With a juror forced out and critical testimony postponed, the trial's momentum has stalled, forcing Diddy's legal team and the court to regroup and rethink strategies.
Jurors Watched 11-Minute 'Freak-Off' Video In Court
Courtroom tension continued to spike when jurors were shown graphic footage from one of Diddy's alleged "freak-off" sex parties. The videos, presented as evidence by prosecutors, left jurors visibly unsettled.
During the session, a Department of Justice special agent walked the jury through a list of hotel locations tied to specific videos. Each clip, some linked to Diddy's alleged drug-fueled encounters, was cataloged by location before the footage was played.
Jurors were given headphones to listen to the audio while watching approximately 11 minutes of content. The room reportedly fell dead silent, with the only audible sound being explicit noise leaking from jurors' headsets.
Reports note that reactions varied. One white male juror shook his head, a black male juror raised his eyebrows and turned away, an older woman looked clearly disturbed, and a younger man chuckled when the footage began.
The Bad Boy Records Founder's 'Freak-Off' Hotel Bill Revealed
Jurors are locked in this week as testimony revealed the jaw-dropping hotel damage bill tied to one of Diddy's alleged "freak-off" parties. The incident, dating back to October 2012, is just one of several disturbing revelations that have emerged during the ongoing legal battle.
The court was shown evidence that the rap mogul was hit with a $46,000 charge for damages to a penthouse suite at the InterContinental Hotel, all stemming from one of his alleged sex-fueled parties.
A federal agent, DeLeassa Penland, took the stand and walked jurors through the explosive details. She revealed that Diddy's American Express card covered the hotel bill, which was labeled under "loss/penthouse damage."
The party in question reportedly included ex-girlfriends and male sex workers.
Inside The Initial Juror Incident
Diddy's juror drama began this week. One of the jurors in his federal trial was removed from the case on Monday, June 16, after questions surfaced about his living situation.
The Blast reported that Judge Arun Subramanian dismissed Juror Number 6 after it was discovered that he gave conflicting information about where he lived.
He claimed ties to both the Bronx and New Jersey, raising red flags after sitting through more than three weeks of testimony. The juror had identified himself as a 41-year-old Hispanic man of Black descent employed by the Department of Corrections.
But that was not the only issue. His background included a history of legal trouble, including a lawsuit against the Port Authority related to a back injury and a previous arrest for insurance fraud tied to a car accident.
Judge Subramanian emphasized the importance of transparency and consistency among jurors, stating that the man's unclear residence and legal history posed too great a risk to the trial's integrity.
Judge Refused Mistrial In Diddy's Case
Diddy's legal team pushed for a mistrial last week after questioning the truth behind dramatic testimony, but the judge was not convinced.
The Blast notes that Judge Arun Subramanian's denial of the mistrial request came after testimony from Bryana Bongolan, a close friend of Cassie, who claimed Diddy once held her over the edge of a 17th-floor balcony in September 2016.
Cassie had previously taken the stand and backed Bongolan's story, but Diddy's defense argued that the details did not hold up.
They pointed to text messages between Cassie and Diddy's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, where Cassie allegedly admitted she did not witness the balcony incident firsthand. One message reportedly read, "I just found out some crazy sh-t."
The defense also questioned the legitimacy of photos showing Bongolan's alleged injuries, suggesting the evidence was unreliable. Still, Judge Subramanian ruled the trial would continue.
Diddy's trial keeps hitting unexpected roadblocks; how many more twists can this case take?
