Diddy Trial: Juror Dismissed Over Residency Issue
- The Diddy trial, already fraught with controversy, took another turn Monday when a juror was dismissed. Juror No.
- The dismissed juror, an accountant with the Department of Corrections, was one of two Black men on the jury initially empaneled to decide Diddy's fate.
- Judge Arun Subramanian acknowledged the defense's concerns about racial representation on the jury, with only one black male juror remaining.
The Diddy trial faces a new crisis. A juror in the sex trafficking and racketeering case was dismissed due to discrepancies in their residency, immediately triggering a mistrial request from Diddy’s defense team. The dismissal of Juror No. 6, who initially stated he lived in the Bronx but later claimed to have moved to New jersey, has raised serious questions about the remaining jury composition and fairness. The judge, while acknowledging defense concerns about racial portrayal given the removal of one of two Black jurors, maintained the decision was based on the juror’s candor. News Directory 3 brings you the latest developments. Could this impact the trial’s outcome? Discover what’s next as the legal drama unfolds.
Diddy’s Trial Faces Mistrial Request After Juror Dismissal
Updated June 17, 2025
The Diddy trial, already fraught with controversy, took another turn Monday when a juror was dismissed. Juror No. 6 was removed from the sex trafficking and racketeering trial due to inconsistencies regarding his place of residence. The dismissal has prompted Diddy’s defense team to request a mistrial, arguing that the move jeopardizes the fairness of the proceedings.
The dismissed juror, an accountant with the Department of Corrections, was one of two Black men on the jury initially empaneled to decide Diddy’s fate. His replacement is a White man. During jury selection in early May, the juror stated he lived in the Bronx. However, last week, he reportedly told a court staff member that he had recently moved to New Jersey.
Judge Arun Subramanian acknowledged the defense’s concerns about racial representation on the jury, with only one black male juror remaining. Though, Subramanian stated that race was not a suitable factor in determining the juror’s candor regarding his residency. The judge had learned of the inconsistencies Friday and proceeded with the dismissal Monday.
“The record raised serious concerns as to the juror’s candor and whether he shaded answers to get on and stay on the jury,” Subramanian said. “There’s nothing that the juror could say at this point to put the genie back in the bottle.”
Diddy’s legal team swiftly responded to the juror’s removal. They filed a letter to the judge Sunday, claiming the prosecution used a pretext to dismiss the juror based on race. Diddy’s team had previously requested a mistrial, wich was denied.
What’s next
The judge did not address concerns about a second juror that surfaced during a closed-door discussion Friday. The possibility of a mistrial looms large as the trial continues.