Sean "Diddy' Combs federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial resumes after an expected juror illness, Wednesday and Juneteenth Holiday, Thursday. After this two day pause, the government's case winds down as they bring on their last witness, former assistant to Diddy, Brendan Paul and Diddy's alleged "drug mule."

Paul is arrested in March 2024 right around the same time Combs' homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided by federal authorities. Paul's arrest consists of coke and weed-related charges at the Miami-Opa Locka Airport that March. The former assistant's charges were ultimately dismissed after he completed a pretrial diversion program. Paul was described as a "mule" for Combs in a 2024 federal lawsuit against the mogul by producer Lil Rod. "He acquires, and distributes, Mr. Combs Drugs, and Guns," the suit reads.

On the stand, Paul tells jurors he was more than just an assistant, he was Diddy’s go-to man for drugs, including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA (aka “tusi”), ecstasy, prescription pills, and high-grade weed. When asked about his relationship with Combs, Paul says " it is complicated." Paul testifies to working between 80 and 100 hours a week and the cocaine found on his person at the time of his 2024 arrest was left over from his cleaning of Diddy’s room. Paul claims he personally witnessed the use of coke, ketamine, ecstasy, weed, and more by his former boss, Diddy.

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Diddy's trial is back in session, with prosecutors trying to finish their case.

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Idaho college quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's phone, photos and chilling selfie taken before his arrest are revealed in a report by NBC News Dateline. Dateline reveals Bryan Kohberger’s Phone Searches for Ted Bundy, Porn and More. The newly released phone records give a disturbing inside look at Kohberger's life after the alleged attack and before his arrest.

Search history on Kohberger’s phone include videos of Ted Bundy, Britney Spears’ song “Criminal” and an eerie selfie captured on December 28, 2022, showing him gazing into the camera while wearing a black hoodie — similar to how Ted Bundy is dressed in a YouTube video that was searched on his device.

Also new details of the victim's grisly murder revealed. Ethan Chapin appears to be the last of the four to be targeted by the killer. allegedly Chapin was asleep in bed before his death and the perpetrator "carved" the victim's lower legs with a blade. Before targeting Chapin, the attacker chases and stabs Xana Kernodle, who was still awake after ordering food from DoorDash.

Joining Nancy Grace today,

• Joshua Ritter- Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, Host of Courtroom Confidential on YouTube; website: joshuaritter.com; Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @joshuaritteresq, YouTube: CRConfidential
• Dr. Shavaun Scott- Psychotherapist, Author of “The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence” and "Game Addiction: The Experience and the Effects" FB: Shavaun.scott IN: shavaunscott Website: shavaunscott.com
• Chris McDonough- Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Worked over 300 Homicides in 25 year career, Trained the first Native American Homicide Task Force; & Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room" www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough
• Joseph Scott Morgan- Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
• Howard Blum - Author: "When The Night Comes Falling, A Requiem for The Idaho Student Murders", website: Howardblum.com INSTA: howard_blum_author TW/X: howardblum
• Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter
  

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial was abruptly halted Wednesday when a juror called out sick with Vertigo. Court is observing Juneteenth, so no session will be held today. Testimony will resume Friday with an Ex-assistant, Brendan Paul taking the stand for the prosecution.

A son confesses to a horrific hammer attack against his mom, then he texts a buddy, "I can't go to prison." Plus, a case of "I...DIDN'T" at the altar! Jennifer Gould reports.

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A juror's vertigo ended another day of the sex trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs before it began, so jurors will return Friday after the trial pauses for Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. Prosecutors had expected to rest their case after presenting evidence for the last six weeks, but the juror delay means they are unlikely to finish until Monday.

Sean Diddy Combs' federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial reveals a lot about the disgraced rap mogul. Text messages released as a part of the case exhibit an unexpected part of Combs' life: a list of his favorite sermons. The list, titled "PD's Favorite Sermons" and put together by the YouTube account "Assistants PD" was revealed during Jane Doe's testimony. Also, another revelation, one of the sex-trafficking lawsuits filed against the rap mogul refers to his chief of staff Kristina Khorram as "the Ghislane Maxwell to Combs' Jeffrey Epstein.

Prosecutors claim Diddy coerced Cassie into participating in freak-offs, but his defense team says she was a willing participant. Jurors in Combs’ case were again forced to watch more videos of the mogul’s drug-fueled “freak-off” sex sessions. The defense plays a few longer clips of the "freak offs" than prosecutors.

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Joining Nancy Grace today,

• Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away” Also featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Worked over 300 Homicides in 25 year career, Trained the first Native American Homicide Task Force; & Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room" www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough
• Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors,
• Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com, X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV
• Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on Youtube, YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss, Facebook: Tisa.Tells.3
• Sydney Sumner - CRIME STORIES Investigative Reporter

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A former aide to Sean "Diddy" Combs prepares to testify as Combs faces the final stretch of his federal sex trafficking trial. One of Matthew Perry's ketamine suppliers pleads guilty, facing 40 years and a fine of $2 million. The manhunt continues in Washington state for Travis Decker, accused of killing his three daughters during a court-ordered visitation. Chilling new details emerge in the Minnesota lawmaker shooting spree as federal charges are filed. Drew Nelson reports.

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Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial were shown three "freak off" sex tapes given to the state by Cassie Ventura. Combs mother, sister, and three sons were in the courtroom listening to his ex talk about these orgies. Jurors cringed and some turned their heads. The galley was unable to view the video. Jurors watched on small monitors with headphones.

In other testimony, a paralegal specialist with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, Ananya Sankar, said she reviewed the accuracy of the government charts that summarize exhibits. The charts show the jury text messages and other information that haven't been discussed in testimony, but were submitted into evidence.

Among the evidence, texts between Combs staff planning "hotel nights," Diddy and Cassie, with Khorram and other staff discussing getting $4,000 cash to the hotel. Khorram tells assistant, Dave Shirley, “Heads up, he’s probably about to do wild king tonight.” Shirley responds, "...need to reup on baby oil". The jury also sees a text from Khorram to Cassie, "Hi, Dave is at your door with the green".

Prosecutors say they expect to rest their case as early as tomorrow, Wednesday.

Joining Nancy Grace today,

• Greg Morse - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away” Also featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran
• Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors
• Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on Youtube, YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss, Facebook: Tisa.Tells.3
• Sydney Sumner - CRIME STORIES Investigative Reporter
• Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com, X-p @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV

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