Diddy trial live: ‘Drug mule’ Brendan Paul expected to testify after jury shown more ‘freak off’ footage

Trial to hear from alleged drug mule Brendan Paul on Wednesday

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial is set to hear from Brendan Paul, a former assistant and alleged “drug mule” to the rapper, on Wednesday.

Paul’s appearance was touted earlier this week but has been delayed by the prolonged testimony of one of the summary witnesses and questions over two of the jurors involved.

The government is now saying it expects to conclude its case on Friday.

Joe Sommerlad18 June 2025 13:00

Good morning

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as it resumes in New York.

Combs is facing sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy charges.

He was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024.

Combs has denied any accusations of wrongdoing.

Joe Sommerlad18 June 2025 12:40