The high-profile federal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” has delayed as a key witness, known only as “Victim 3,” has gone missing, forcing a postponement in proceedings until Friday.
Jury selection for the much-anticipated trial wrapped up on Wednesday, but the prosecution stunned the courtroom by revealing they’ve been unable to reach Victim 3 or her legal counsel. Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey informed the judge that attempts to contact the witness have failed, raising serious questions about her availability to testify.
According to an exclusive report from TMZ, the missing witness resides far outside New York City, making her appearance in court logistically complicated. The prosecution admitted that even with a subpoena, there’s no guarantee she will show up, further complicating their case.
Diddy’s defense team wasted no time, requesting that the judge compel the prosecution to reveal its contingency plan regarding the absent witness by the end of the week. In response, the judge directed prosecutors to exhaust all avenues to locate Victim 3 and establish communication with her attorney.
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With Thursday now cleared of any courtroom activity, both legal teams are set to return Friday to resume the process of finalizing the jury. The task at hand: whittling the pool of 45 potential jurors down to 12 primary jurors and six alternates who will decide the outcome of this explosive case.
TMZ also reported that the prosecution has already lined up the first three witnesses scheduled to testify next week. Two will take the stand briefly on Monday, while one is expected to deliver testimony that will span both Monday and Tuesday.
As the trial captures national attention and public curiosity surges, the sudden disappearance of a key witness adds a layer of suspense to an already dramatic legal showdown. With Victim 3 still off the radar, all eyes will be on the courthouse Friday as the legal teams regroup for what promises to be a headline-grabbing trial.
