Diddy Will Not Take the Stand

Bad Boy Entertainment CEO, Sean Diddy Combs, will not take the stand in his human trafficking and RICO trial...

From People

With Sean Combs’ bombshell federal trial now in its sixth week, much of what was once sealed from public view is now part of the official record.

Prosecutors have outlined what they describe as a years-long criminal enterprise that could put the music mogul behind bars for life, alleging Combs used his power and influence to traffic women, silence accusers and shield himself from accountability.

While the government’s case has included graphic testimony and a detailed timeline of alleged events, the defense has yet to present its full argument. One key question — whether Combs himself would testify — has now been answered.

Multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE that Combs will not take the stand in his own defense, despite the high-profile nature of the proceedings and the serious charges he faces. The decision comes as both legal teams prepare for what will be the final phase of the trial that has gripped the music industry and the public alike.