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May 2025
1h 49m

I Spent 8 Hours In A Courtroom w/ Diddy ...

STEPHANIE SOO
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Some attorneys say the case is decided before opening statements in a trial even begin. They believe the trial begins and ends during jury selection.  Picking 12 people to decide what happens to Sean “Diddy” Combs.  Some potential jurors come in - stating they’ve seen the hotel video of Diddy and Cassie. Others mention that they work at HBO - the same comp ... Show More
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