Diddy told District Judge Arun Subramanian he will not be testifying in his explosive sex trafficking trail.
The embattled rapper stood up in front of the judge Tuesday afternoon and confirmed his answer, and even cut him off at one point to make it clear he won’t be taking the stand.
The judge asked him: ‘Have you discussed whether you should or should not?’
‘Yes, thoroughly. Yes have discussed it,’ Diddy replied.
Judge Subramanian then began to speak as Diddy cut him off and added: ‘That is solely my decision. It’s my decision with my lawyers.’
Prosecution in the trial are expected to rest their case as soon as today, where the defense is said to call on no witnesses.
Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday.
The prosecution claims Combs used his fame and power, as well as violence, to force his girlfriends into his ‘freak-off’ sex marathons. The defense says prosecutors are trying to criminalize sexual activity between consenting adults.
They admit their client was involved in domestic abuse, but argue he has not committed the federal crimes of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.