As the countdown begins for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ explosive trial set to begin May 5, a bombshell defense strategy has just rocked the courtroom—and the court of public opinion.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Diddy’s legal team plans to argue that the embattled hip-hop mogul lacked the mental capacity to commit the shocking crimes he’s accused of—including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy—because he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time.
Yes, you read that right.
Diddy’s lawyers claim he was so impaired during the alleged incidents that he couldn’t have knowingly committed the crimes. The defense reportedly plans to call a Columbia University professor to testify that Diddy suffered from a “mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt.” While the exact diagnosis remains redacted in court filings, all signs point to substance use being a major factor.
But prosecutors aren’t buying it—and they’re fighting back hard.
They argue that the professor never actually examined Diddy and plans to rely solely on his experience with others—not the kind of evidence they say should sway a jury. Prosecutors are also seeking to block testimony from a forensic video expert hired by Diddy to discredit footage showing him allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hotel hallway. That same video, deemed admissible by a judge last week, is now set to be played in front of the jury.
And just when you thought the case couldn’t get any wilder, Diddy’s attorneys offered yet another twist at last Friday’s hearing. They framed his controversial behavior as part of a “swinger lifestyle”—one they say is unconventional but not illegal. “He thought it was appropriate because it was common,” his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, told the court.
But can a high-profile lifestyle excuse the darkest of allegations?
Federal prosecutors revealed they offered Diddy a plea deal, which he rejected, setting the stage for a trial that promises to be one of the most dramatic courtroom showdowns in celebrity history. If convicted, the 55-year-old could face life in prison.
So here’s the question everyone’s asking: Could Diddy have truly had a ‘diminished’ mental capacity during the alleged sex crimes? Or is this just another high-profile attempt to dodge accountability?
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