A juror in the high-profile sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to be dismissed due to conflicting statements about his residency, raising concerns about his honesty and ability to serve on the jury. This development comes five weeks into the trial, which is being held in federal court in Manhattan.
The juror, identified as Juror No. 6, a 41-year-old African American man employed in communications at a correctional institution, initially told court officials he lived in a New York apartment during weekdays. However, he later admitted to having relocated to New Jersey a few weeks prior to stay with his girlfriend, and at other times claimed to be living with his fiancée or aunt in the Bronx.
Jurors in this trial are required to reside in New York state, and the court has broad authority to replace any juror who violates this rule.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian initially expressed some hesitation about dismissing the juror, suggesting there might be an innocent explanation for the inconsistencies. However, as more information emerged, the judge voiced significant doubts...
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