Chaos Erupts in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial as Defense Seeks Mistrial Over Missing Fingerprint Evidence

NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 — The high-profile trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs took a dramatic turn on Wednesday when defense attorneys called for a mistrial, citing prosecutorial misconduct after a witness revealed that fingerprint evidence linked to a 2012 firebombing of rapper Kid Cudi’s car had been destroyed. The explosive testimony has intensified scrutiny of the case, which centers on allegations of racketeering, sex trafficking, and other charges against the music mogul.

During proceedings in Manhattan federal court, an arson investigator testified that fingerprint cards collected from the scene of the 2012 Molotov cocktail attack on Kid Cudi’s Porsche were destroyed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). According to court reports, the defense objected vehemently, arguing that prosecutors’ questions about the missing evidence implied that Combs or his team were responsible for its destruction, potentially prejudicing the jury.

Combs’ legal team, led by attorney Marc Agnifilo, accused the prosecution of misconduct, asserting that the line of questioning was a deliberate attempt to “taint” the jury’s perception. “This is a clear attempt to insinuate wrongdoing without evidence,” Agnifilo argued, as reported by Reuters. The defense’s motion for a mistrial was swiftly denied by Judge Arun Subramanian, who stated that the testimony did not warrant halting the trial.

The firebombing incident, which occurred outside Kid Cudi’s Los Angeles home, is one of several allegations prosecutors have linked to Combs, accusing him of orchestrating acts of violence and intimidation against rivals and associates. Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, has not publicly commented on the trial but is named in court documents as a victim of the alleged attack.

Legal analysts described the courtroom clash as a pivotal moment in the trial. “The destruction of evidence, intentional or not, raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation,” said former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani in an interview with NBC News. “But the judge’s decision to deny the mistrial suggests confidence that the jury can evaluate the testimony fairly.”

Posts on X reflected public fascination with the case, with some users speculating about the implications of the missing fingerprints and others questioning the LAPD’s handling of evidence. However, these posts remain inconclusive without corroboration from primary sources.

The trial, which began in early May, has drawn widespread attention due to Combs’ prominence in the music industry and the severity of the charges. Prosecutors allege that Combs ran a criminal enterprise involving coercion, abuse, and violence spanning decades, while the defense maintains his innocence, framing the case as a racially motivated overreach by authorities.

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