Diddy became the center of courtroom tension Thursday (June 12) as federal prosecutors moved to disqualify a juror in his high-profile trial, accusing the man of misleading the court.

The government claims Juror #6, a Black man, failed to be truthful during jury selection. Prosecutors cited a “lack of candor” and said they were “reluctant” to raise the issue but felt “compelled” to act.

The defense fired back, arguing the juror’s removal would disproportionately affect the racial makeup of the panel. They said Juror #6 is one of the few Black individuals seated.

Defense attorneys for Diddy requested time to file a written objection and examine relevant legal precedents before any ruling was made.

Judge Arun Subramanian has not yet issued a decision and will consider arguments from both sides before determining whether to dismiss the juror.

The exact nature of the alleged dishonesty remains sealed and the court has not released further details. Juror #6 remained on the panel for at least one day while the matter remained unresolved.

The dispute over the juror has raised concerns about the potential for a mistrial if the issue is not addressed correctly.

Diddy scored major points in federal court Thursday (June 12) when his accuser, known publicly as Jane, testified she wanted $100,000 for each year she spent with him, totaling over $400,000, as compensation for what she described as “wasted” time.

The testimony came during Jane’s sixth day on the witness stand in the ongoing federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial against the Hip-Hop mogul.

Under cross-examination by defense attorney Teny Geragos, Jane confirmed she had written that she wanted $450,000 from Diddy, citing emotional and psychological tolls.

Jane also described a January 2024 trip to Las Vegas that involved a well-known rapper, his partner and a male sex worker named Anton.

According to Jane, she and Combs were aware that Anton, who had previously been hired by them for “hotel nights,” would also be traveling with the rapper and his significant other.

During a birthday dinner for the rapper’s partner, Jane said she was surprised to see Anton there but didn’t question it. Later that night, she testified, a group of seven or eight people gathered in a hotel room to watch Anton have sex with a woman.

Jane said the rapper flirted with her and told her he had “always wanted to ‘blank'” her.

Geragos asked if the rapper was close with Combs and if they had worked together. Jane confirmed both. She also admitted to flashing her breasts during the hotel room encounter, saying it happened in the “moment.”

The defense pressed Jane on her shifting characterizations of the relationship. She acknowledged that Combs had once described himself as “single” and “polyamorous,” which she said hurt her.

Jane also confirmed that she had physically lashed out at Combs during an argument, pushing his head into a counter and throwing a candle at him. She said it was the only time their interactions turned physical on her part.