Diddy Trial On Pause After Just One Hour Of Jury Deliberations, Note Reveals Problem With ‘Juror 25’

The sex-trafficking trial of disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs ground to screeching halt on Monday, just one hour after the jury began deliberating, when the jurors slipped a note to Manhattan Federal Court Judge Arun Subramanian questioning whether or not “Juror 25” would be able to carry out his civic duty.

The note, sent to Subramanian around 12:40 p.m. local time, stated that the majority was unsure of said juror’s ability to adhere to the judge’s instructions — but it did not give any indication as to why they believed that was the case.

“We have a juror, ‘Juror 25,’ who we believe cannot follow your honor’s instructions,” the note said, according to a report published Monday by the New York Post.

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The juror’s name was not revealed, but the Post described him as “a 51-year-old man with a thick European accent,” and noted that he works as a scientist in Manhattan and holds an advanced degree in molecular biology.

A live report from CourtTV stated that during jury selection, the juror revealed he’d seen the video of Combs attacking then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and said that “he had formed an opinion about that particular video,” but said at the time that he would be able to “set his opinion aside” when it came time to discuss the case.

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The foreperson requested the chance to speak with the judge personally — or, if that was not possible, suggested that the judge should interview Juror 25.

Combs’ trial came to an end on Friday after seven weeks of testimony and evidence, and the jury began deliberating at 11:30 a.m. on Monday. The rapper and music producer has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; transportation to engage in prostitution; and racketeering — and could spend up to life in prison if he’s convicted on any one of the three biggest charges against him.

Thus far, the judge has directed the jury to continue deliberations until further notice.