Diddy Has No Defense, No Witnesses — Is His Criminal Kingdom About to Crumble?

Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, is at the center of one of the biggest racketeering trials in hip hop history. Accused of running a criminal organization tied to RICO charges, sex trafficking, drug trafficking, bribery, forced labor, kidnapping, and witness tampering, Diddy faces a high-stakes jury deliberation that could bring down his entire empire.

Anita Marks and Nevin Shapiro team up with top South Florida criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh to break down every explosive detail of the trial. They explore how federal prosecutors portrayed Diddy as the ruthless leader of a racketeering enterprise, why his legal team chose to call zero defense witnesses, and what the jury must decide next. Could this be the ultimate downfall of Puff Daddy, or will the defense’s gamble pay off?

If you’re following every twist in this case — from the Cassie Ventura settlement to witness intimidation claims — this episode gives you a front-row seat to the legal drama gripping the nation. Stay tuned for our upcoming reaction to the verdict and what it means for the future of hip hop.

Timestamps:
00:00 Closing Arguments Wrap
00:20 Jury Set to Deliberate
02:22 Jury Instructions and Legal Standards
03:42 The “Criminal Kingdom” Theory
04:11 RICO and Racketeering Explained
06:24 Prosecution’s Performance
09:10 No Defense Witnesses Surprise
10:25 Why Zero Witnesses?
17:56 $100K Hotel Payment — Bribe or Not?

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Produced by:
Michael Lazo: https://www.instagram.com/digilazo/