Sean “Diddy” Combs eager to testify in upcoming trial, says attorney

Sean “Diddy” Combs is eager to testify in his upcoming trial, with his attorney saying the he wants to tell his story

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has revealed that the music mogul is "very eager" to testify in his upcoming trial. Combs, currently held in federal custody after being denied a $50 million bail proposal, faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious crimes. Speaking in a preview clip for the TMZ documentary The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment, Agnifilo said, "I don’t know that I could keep him off the stand... He is very eager to tell his story."

The 54-year-old music icon pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his attorney indicated that Combs plans to address key pieces of evidence, including a 2016 security video showing an alleged assault on his ex, Cassie Ventura, at a Los Angeles hotel. Agnifilo added, "He will tell every part of his story... It’s a human story of love, hurt, and heartbreak." The video, published by CNN in May, was followed by Ventura filing a lawsuit in November 2023, accusing Combs of rape and abuse, which was settled a day later.

Combs' trial date has not yet been set, with a status hearing scheduled for Oct. 9, 2024. Despite the serious charges, his attorney maintains that Combs is innocent and will fight to clear his name in court.