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Judge Arun Subramanian threatened to yank Sean “Diddy” Combs from his own trial after he “vigorously nodded” at jurors during testimony on Thursday.
“Your client was looking at jurors and nodding vigorously,” Subramanian told Combs’s attorney. “This can't continue or I will give a limiting instruction you won't like, or other measures, including barring your client from the courtroom.”
“Do you understand?,” he asked, firmly.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo told the judge that it wouldn’t happen again.
The incident followed further testimony from Cassie Ventura’s close friend, Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, who testified that Combs once dangled her over a 17th-floor balcony. The defense accused Bongolan of lying, which she rejected.
Alleged Combs victim “Jane,” who is testifying under a pseudonym to protect her identity, was called to the stand on Thursday afternoon. Jane was in a relationship with Combs from 2021 to 2024, she said in court. Her testimony could last up to five days.
James Liddell6 June 2025 10:43
Judge threatens to boot Diddy from his own trial
A judge has threatened to remove Sean “Diddy” Combs from the courtroom for “nodding vigorously” at jurors during his sex trafficking trial.
Judge Arun Subramanian admonished Diddy for reportedly interacting with the jury during testimony given by fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, a longtime friend of his former long-term partner Cassie Ventura.
“Mr. Agnifilo, your client was looking at jurors and nodding vigorously,” Subramanian said, referring to Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo. “This can't continue or I will give a limiting instruction you won't like, or other measures including barring your client from the courtroom. Do you understand?”
Rhian Lubin has the full details:
James Liddell6 June 2025 10:39
