Diddy’s Attorneys Plan to Question Mogul’s Mental Capacity

Diddy‘s legal team reportedly plans to bring up the embattled music mogul’s mental capacity as a defense during his sex trafficking trial.

Diddy’s Mental Capacity During Alleged Crimes Questioned

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial starts next month. On Monday (April 28), TMZ reported the Bad Boy Entertainment founder’s attorneys have a doctor lined up to testify about Diddy having a “mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt.” While the “mental condition” is not made clear, prosecutors have filed an opposition to the motion, citing that the defense is required to give proper notice before rendering “evidence of the effects of drugs and alcohol on a defendant’s memory or cognitive function.” They argue that the doctor has not examined Diddy and would only be able to testify to general assumptions made from his experience with other people.

It appears as though Diddy’s defense will argue that Puff was not in his right mind when the alleged crimes were committed due to being intoxicated.

XXL has reached out to Diddy’s team for comment.

Diddy’s Sex Crimes Trial Looms

Diddy is facing one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The government is accusing him of hosting drug-fueled sex marathons and forcing people to participate through means of force, violence, fear and coercion. Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, will be the prize witness for the prosecution. Diddy’s defense was arguing against letting the footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie in 2016 be shown to the jury. However, the judge recently ruled to allow it.

Last week, it was revealed that Diddy turned down a plea deal in the case. Jury selection for the Diddy trial is scheduled to begin on May 5. Opening arguments are expected to start on May 12.