News about Sean ``Diddy'' Combs • trial

Prosecutors drops some kidnapping, arson and sex trafficking charges 'to streamline'

Together, they have presented a striking, united front — holding hands and maintaining brave faces amid disturbing testimony at Combs's federal trial, where he has pleaded not guilty to five charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution.

That is solely my decision,” he said adding to clarify, “I mean, it's my decision with my lawyers…. My decision to make. I'm making it.” The judge asking the defendant directly if they wish to testify before the court is a formality and ensures that he is making the decision on his own.