Diddy prosecutors are scared Cassie‘s pregnancy could throw a wrench in their trial!
The singer has been testifying in the sex trafficking trial this week, and because of how much she has to share, lawyers are now worried she might go “into labor” before she can finish! And this could pose a massive problem for the case!
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In a letter submitted to a judge on Thursday, obtained by Page Six, the federal government requested Sean Combs‘ team be required to wrap up their time with Cassie before the weekend to ensure they don’t “risk a mistrial.” They told the judge:
“The defendant should not now be afforded the opportunity to hold Ms. Ventura on cross-examination over the weekend, offering him an additional two days to review transcripts of the witness’s testimony to prepare additional cross-examination inquiry, or risk a mistrial if the witness goes into labor.”
They asked that Diddy’s team finish their cross-examination of Cassie, which began on Thursday morning, by 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday at the latest.
The 38-year-old is eight months pregnant with her third child with husband Alex Fine. It’s not out of the question her water would break sooner than later, especially under all this stress — and we can understand why the prosecutors don’t want the rapper getting off on a technicality like this!
Thankfully for them, Judge Arun Subramanian seems to agree! He told prosecutors on Thursday afternoon:
“You will have today and the morning tomorrow [to finish cross-examination]. […] This is not the kind of witness who is fighting you.”
Puff’s lead defense counsel Marc Agnifilo clapped back, arguing they weren’t aware Cassie had a hard out, saying:
“This is a critical witness in a case that involves a life sentence.”
But the judge was NOT bending, replying:
“In what universe did you not understand this was important given it was in numerous filings and discussed among the parties several times? This witness was going to be done this week. You have a day-and-a-half.”
Dang! Case closed!
Seems like Friday could be an intense day in court as Diddy’s team scrambles to wrap up their cross-examination! Buckle up!
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