Defence says case against Diddy is ‘badly, badly exaggerated’

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence lawyer Marc Agnifilo has told the jury in Diddy’s trial that prosecutors have ‘badly, badly exaggerated’ the case against him.

In closing arguments, Agnifilo said there was no way for Diddy to know that Cassie didn’t want to partake in the ‘freak-offs’, citing multiple explicit texts she sent Diddy.

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty

Series Producer: Laura Jones

Sound Design: Mark Burrows

Exec Producer: Louise Clarke

Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus

Video Producer: Dan Raza

Production Coordinators: Hattie Valentine and Tammy Snow

Editor: Clare Fordham

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale

Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland

Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller