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Brendan Paul... i think may be in trouble.

dasher said:
I haven't followed this at all. Same as the Karen Read case but if you take the 5th, wouldn't that kill your plea deal?
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You would think so. But we're dealing with journalist, not lawyers, so...
 
orange79 said:
"Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged drug dealer -- a former basketball player at Syracuse University -- briefly took the witness stand to plead the Fifth before jurors were brought in."
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That's bizarre. I thought you had to plead the fifth in front of a jury. Not sure what is accomplished by concealing it from them, or having it come just as a jury instruction. Seems to benefit the witness and damage the prosecution, no?
 
“Brendan Paul, who worked for Combs, took the stand to invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination before taking the stand later today. He was granted an immunity order, which requires him to tell the truth to protect himself from prosecution.”

“Brendan Paul, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant, invoked the Fifth Amendment on the stand. The jury is not present. Judge Arun Subramanian will sign an immunity order compelling Paul to testify. He’s expected to take the stand later today.”
 
So we may not hear from BP until Friday now…

“Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial is adjourned for the day due to a juror calling in sick. The parties are scheduled to return at 8:30 a.m. Friday, with testimony from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The court will be closed Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday.”
 
Zelda Zonk said:
That's bizarre. I thought you had to plead the fifth in front of a jury. Not sure what is accomplished by concealing it from them, or having it come just as a jury instruction. Seems to benefit the witness and damage the prosecution, no?
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I am assuming that the prosecution notified the judge that he would be taking pleading the 5th, (they may have had an ethical duty to do so) and that an immunity order would be needed. The judge would have gone through it outside of the presence of the jury so it did not taint his testimony. Unsure if the defense can use it as impeachment on cross examination. (I haven't done a criminal trial in about 15 years.)
 
Capt. Tuttle said:
I am assuming that the prosecution notified the judge that he would be taking pleading the 5th, (they may have had an ethical duty to do so) and that an immunity order would be needed. The judge would have gone through it outside of the presence of the jury so it did not taint his testimony. Unsure if the defense can use it as impeachment on cross examination. (I haven't done a criminal trial in about 15 years.)
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Thankya.
 
jordville said:
So we may not hear from BP until Friday now…

“Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial is adjourned for the day due to a juror calling in sick. The parties are scheduled to return at 8:30 a.m. Friday, with testimony from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The court will be closed Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday.”
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“So, we hear you’ll be coming down with a bad case of the flu tomorrow. Mr. Combs wishes you a speedy recovery and hopes this doesn’t turn into something more serious. That would be a shame.”
 
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Paul wore a blue suit, white shirt and no tie as he took the witness stand for direct examination by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik. This portion of testimony is expected to last about 90 minutes.

Paul said Combs' team seized upon his background as a college basketball player, having him work on food and workout planning for the music mogul. Paul played two seasons at the end of the Syracuse Orange bench from 2018 to 2020.

The job would be time-consuming, Paul testified. He said he was told to "get in to get out" and forget about any personal life. The witness said he was told to break up with any girlfriend he might have and say goodbye to his family for this 24-7 job as Combs' assistant. He ended up working for the music mogul from late 2022 until March 25 last year. The former college basketball player started at $75,000 a year and topped out at $100,000 by January last year.

Paul testified that the longest he went without sleep working for Combs was three days with a few naps. “I was young so I was able to handle it,” he explained, noting he’d take “adderall and rare use of cocaine.” He noted that prior to working for Combs the only drug he consumed was smoking weed.

Paul testified that his job was to "make sure" Combs was happy and carry out all requests to his satisfaction because the music mogul didn't take "no" for an answer. Combs compared his staff of assistants to SEAL Team 6, demanding they move with no failures, according to Paul.

An impulsive Combs fired Paul multiple times, including once for forgetting to bring his boss' Lululemon fanny pack. Chief of staff Kristina Khorram told Paul just to keep a low profile and it'd blow over, according to the witness. He recalled seeing Combs a few days later "and he said just say 'hey.'"

The witness recalled being asked to buy thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, pink cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine were all on his shopping list, Paul said. He recounted meeting up with dealers named Guido, One Stop, Baby Girl and Ovi.

Paul testified that Combs asked him to try drugs and he did it “to prove my loyalty.” “I felt euphoric but did not feel the full effect. He asked if it was good … I said yes and then I kept working,” he said.

Paul testified he had a long list of items he needed to pack for Combs on the defendant's "hotel nights." He said he needed to make sure Combs had his toiletries, lights, candles, incense, condoms, liquor, soup, Astroglide and a Gucci pouch which contained drugs, the witness said. Paul said he also had to pack $5,000 of cash for Combs.

When Paul was arrested for cocaine possession, the witness said he refused to tell authorities why he was carrying those drugs. Even through the drugs were not his, Paul said he didn't give up any names. When the prosecutor, Slavik, asked why he wasn't initially helpful to law enforcement, Paul said: "Loyalty."


Cross-examination has started with Combs' attorney Brian Steel questioning Paul. Paul was asked directly if he was some sort of drug mule and responded, “absolutely not.” He said that he did personally handle minuscule amounts of drugs at a time and he understood those drugs were for Combs' personal use.

For just a moment, the witness Paul was brought back to some more cheerful days of his life, as a walk-on for the vaunted Syracuse Orange basketball team. Under cross-examination by defense lawyer Brian Steele, Paul was asked to confirm that he was an all-ACC academic team member in 2019-20 and that he played two minutes in the Orange's final game of 2020, a March 11 victory over North Carolina at the conference tournament in Greensboro. The Orange didn't get to play the next game, as the tournament was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

The witness said Combs' former girlfriend "Jane" was not forced into spending nights in hotel rooms with the music mogul. Asked by the defense if Jane was ever sorry or not a willing participant, Paul said, "absolutely not." The witness also denied that his work amounted to being part of a criminal enterprise.

Paul had been arrested in March 2024 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on charges of possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy, according to a police report. His arrest happened on the same day federal agents conducted search warrants at Combs’ Miami and Los Angeles residences. Prosecutors later decided to only charge him for possessing cocaine, and that charge was later dropped in December. In his testimony today, Paul said he was arrested on possession of cocaine as he was on his way to a family vacation, and the drugs were found in his Goyard bag. “I was sweeping his room and put it in my bag and forgot it while I was packing,” he explained. When asked during cross examination by Combs’ attorney Brian Steel, “it was a mistake?” Paul answered, “yes.”

Paul's job with Combs landed him in handcuffs and now on the witness stand in a high-profile criminal trial. Yet when asked by the prosecution how he felt about Combs, Paul didn't have a quick and definitive response. "It's complicated," he said. Paul was allowed to leave the witness stand moments later.
 
jordville said:
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Paul wore a blue suit, white shirt and no tie as he took the witness stand for direct examination by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik. This portion of testimony is expected to last about 90 minutes.

Paul said Combs' team seized upon his background as a college basketball player, having him work on food and workout planning for the music mogul. Paul played two seasons at the end of the Syracuse Orange bench from 2018 to 2020.

The job would be time-consuming, Paul testified. He said he was told to "get in to get out" and forget about any personal life. The witness said he was told to break up with any girlfriend he might have and say goodbye to his family for this 24-7 job as Combs' assistant. He ended up working for the music mogul from late 2022 until March 25 last year. The former college basketball player started at $75,000 a year and topped out at $100,000 by January last year.

Paul testified that the longest he went without sleep working for Combs was three days with a few naps. “I was young so I was able to handle it,” he explained, noting he’d take “adderall and rare use of cocaine.” He noted that prior to working for Combs the only drug he consumed was smoking weed.

Paul testified that his job was to "make sure" Combs was happy and carry out all requests to his satisfaction because the music mogul didn't take "no" for an answer. Combs compared his staff of assistants to SEAL Team 6, demanding they move with no failures, according to Paul.

An impulsive Combs fired Paul multiple times, including once for forgetting to bring his boss' Lululemon fanny pack. Chief of staff Kristina Khorram told Paul just to keep a low profile and it'd blow over, according to the witness. He recalled seeing Combs a few days later "and he said just say 'hey.'"

The witness recalled being asked to buy thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, pink cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine were all on his shopping list, Paul said. He recounted meeting up with dealers named Guido, One Stop, Baby Girl and Ovi.

Paul testified that Combs asked him to try drugs and he did it “to prove my loyalty.” “I felt euphoric but did not feel the full effect. He asked if it was good … I said yes and then I kept working,” he said.

Paul testified he had a long list of items he needed to pack for Combs on the defendant's "hotel nights." He said he needed to make sure Combs had his toiletries, lights, candles, incense, condoms, liquor, soup, Astroglide and a Gucci pouch which contained drugs, the witness said. Paul said he also had to pack $5,000 of cash for Combs.

When Paul was arrested for cocaine possession, the witness said he refused to tell authorities why he was carrying those drugs. Even through the drugs were not his, Paul said he didn't give up any names. When the prosecutor, Slavik, asked why he wasn't initially helpful to law enforcement, Paul said: "Loyalty."


Cross-examination has started with Combs' attorney Brian Steel questioning Paul. Paul was asked directly if he was some sort of drug mule and responded, “absolutely not.” He said that he did personally handle minuscule amounts of drugs at a time and he understood those drugs were for Combs' personal use.

For just a moment, the witness Paul was brought back to some more cheerful days of his life, as a walk-on for the vaunted Syracuse Orange basketball team. Under cross-examination by defense lawyer Brian Steele, Paul was asked to confirm that he was an all-ACC academic team member in 2019-20 and that he played two minutes in the Orange's final game of 2020, a March 11 victory over North Carolina at the conference tournament in Greensboro. The Orange didn't get to play the next game, as the tournament was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

The witness said Combs' former girlfriend "Jane" was not forced into spending nights in hotel rooms with the music mogul. Asked by the defense if Jane was ever sorry or not a willing participant, Paul said, "absolutely not." The witness also denied that his work amounted to being part of a criminal enterprise.

Paul had been arrested in March 2024 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on charges of possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy, according to a police report. His arrest happened on the same day federal agents conducted search warrants at Combs’ Miami and Los Angeles residences. Prosecutors later decided to only charge him for possessing cocaine, and that charge was later dropped in December. In his testimony today, Paul said he was arrested on possession of cocaine as he was on his way to a family vacation, and the drugs were found in his Goyard bag. “I was sweeping his room and put it in my bag and forgot it while I was packing,” he explained. When asked during cross examination by Combs’ attorney Brian Steel, “it was a mistake?” Paul answered, “yes.”

Paul's job with Combs landed him in handcuffs and now on the witness stand in a high-profile criminal trial. Yet when asked by the prosecution how he felt about Combs, Paul didn't have a quick and definitive response. "It's complicated," he said. Paul was allowed to leave the witness stand moments later.
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It's very sad, but a lot of guys his age might put themselves in that same position. Drugs, Women, Celebrities. However, you never want to get caught up with the wrong crowd.
 
jordville said:
www.nbcnews.com

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www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com

Paul wore a blue suit, white shirt and no tie as he took the witness stand for direct examination by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik. This portion of testimony is expected to last about 90 minutes.

Paul said Combs' team seized upon his background as a college basketball player, having him work on food and workout planning for the music mogul. Paul played two seasons at the end of the Syracuse Orange bench from 2018 to 2020.

The job would be time-consuming, Paul testified. He said he was told to "get in to get out" and forget about any personal life. The witness said he was told to break up with any girlfriend he might have and say goodbye to his family for this 24-7 job as Combs' assistant. He ended up working for the music mogul from late 2022 until March 25 last year. The former college basketball player started at $75,000 a year and topped out at $100,000 by January last year.

Paul testified that the longest he went without sleep working for Combs was three days with a few naps. “I was young so I was able to handle it,” he explained, noting he’d take “adderall and rare use of cocaine.” He noted that prior to working for Combs the only drug he consumed was smoking weed.

Paul testified that his job was to "make sure" Combs was happy and carry out all requests to his satisfaction because the music mogul didn't take "no" for an answer. Combs compared his staff of assistants to SEAL Team 6, demanding they move with no failures, according to Paul.

An impulsive Combs fired Paul multiple times, including once for forgetting to bring his boss' Lululemon fanny pack. Chief of staff Kristina Khorram told Paul just to keep a low profile and it'd blow over, according to the witness. He recalled seeing Combs a few days later "and he said just say 'hey.'"

The witness recalled being asked to buy thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, pink cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine were all on his shopping list, Paul said. He recounted meeting up with dealers named Guido, One Stop, Baby Girl and Ovi.

Paul testified that Combs asked him to try drugs and he did it “to prove my loyalty.” “I felt euphoric but did not feel the full effect. He asked if it was good … I said yes and then I kept working,” he said.

Paul testified he had a long list of items he needed to pack for Combs on the defendant's "hotel nights." He said he needed to make sure Combs had his toiletries, lights, candles, incense, condoms, liquor, soup, Astroglide and a Gucci pouch which contained drugs, the witness said. Paul said he also had to pack $5,000 of cash for Combs.

When Paul was arrested for cocaine possession, the witness said he refused to tell authorities why he was carrying those drugs. Even through the drugs were not his, Paul said he didn't give up any names. When the prosecutor, Slavik, asked why he wasn't initially helpful to law enforcement, Paul said: "Loyalty."


Cross-examination has started with Combs' attorney Brian Steel questioning Paul. Paul was asked directly if he was some sort of drug mule and responded, “absolutely not.” He said that he did personally handle minuscule amounts of drugs at a time and he understood those drugs were for Combs' personal use.

For just a moment, the witness Paul was brought back to some more cheerful days of his life, as a walk-on for the vaunted Syracuse Orange basketball team. Under cross-examination by defense lawyer Brian Steele, Paul was asked to confirm that he was an all-ACC academic team member in 2019-20 and that he played two minutes in the Orange's final game of 2020, a March 11 victory over North Carolina at the conference tournament in Greensboro. The Orange didn't get to play the next game, as the tournament was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

The witness said Combs' former girlfriend "Jane" was not forced into spending nights in hotel rooms with the music mogul. Asked by the defense if Jane was ever sorry or not a willing participant, Paul said, "absolutely not." The witness also denied that his work amounted to being part of a criminal enterprise.

Paul had been arrested in March 2024 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on charges of possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy, according to a police report. His arrest happened on the same day federal agents conducted search warrants at Combs’ Miami and Los Angeles residences. Prosecutors later decided to only charge him for possessing cocaine, and that charge was later dropped in December. In his testimony today, Paul said he was arrested on possession of cocaine as he was on his way to a family vacation, and the drugs were found in his Goyard bag. “I was sweeping his room and put it in my bag and forgot it while I was packing,” he explained. When asked during cross examination by Combs’ attorney Brian Steel, “it was a mistake?” Paul answered, “yes.”

Paul's job with Combs landed him in handcuffs and now on the witness stand in a high-profile criminal trial. Yet when asked by the prosecution how he felt about Combs, Paul didn't have a quick and definitive response. "It's complicated," he said. Paul was allowed to leave the witness stand moments later.
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Soup?
 
jordville said:
www.nbcnews.com

Combs' text to Ventura following hotel beating accused her of being ungrateful

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial recap: Combs' text to Ventura following hotel beating accused her of being ungrateful
www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com

For just a moment, the witness Paul was brought back to some more cheerful days of his life, as a walk-on for the vaunted Syracuse Orange basketball team. Under cross-examination by defense lawyer Brian Steele, Paul was asked to confirm that he was an all-ACC academic team member in 2019-20 and that he played two minutes in the Orange's final game of 2020, a March 11 victory over North Carolina at the conference tournament in Greensboro. The Orange didn't get to play the next game, as the tournament was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.
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Remember when we were “vaunted?” Seems like so long ago….
Remember the chants of “I believe that we are vaunted! I believe that we are vaunted!”

Good times. Good times.
 
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