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Juror Dismissed in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial
Above: The jury box inside a federal courtroom similar to the room where the Sean Combs' trial is being held on June 6, 2025. Image copyright: Jefferson Siegel/Pool/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Diddy's defense team is shamelessly playing the race card. A juror was not being forthcoming, which jeopardizes the trial, and needed to be removed regardless of his race. Despite what his supporters might believe, this trial is not about race but serious allegations that would land a person of any race in front of a judge. Diddy's criminal exploitation harmed hip-hop and Black culture, and ought not be defended.
Narrative B
Regardless of his guilt or innocence, one cannot ignore the racial dimensions of the Combs case. The condemnation of him has reached moral panic levels, echoing a disturbing pattern in which affluent and successful Black men are vilified before they've received fair judgment. Removing one of the few Black jurors is another reflection of how the legal system continues to fall short in recognizing — and addressing — the reality of anti-Black discrimination.