Moments earlier than Combs left the courtroom Tuesday morning, the singer stopped to speak to his mom, Janice, who was seated within the gallery.
Combs leaned over and whispered to his mom, attempting to calm and reassure her as he was being led again to a cell.
“Simply calm down, it’s gonna be alright,” he mentioned, including that he cherished her outfit.
It was one of many few instances Combs has spoken up throughout his trial. Late final week, Combs’ attorneys rested their case in lower than half an hour, with the protection opting to not name any witnesses to the stand.
In the end, Combs handed on the chance to testify in his personal protection. He spoke solely briefly towards the top of testimony to substantiate his determination, when Choose Subramanian requested how he was doing.
Combs responded he was nicely, telling the choose: “You are doing a wonderful job.”
When requested if he wish to take the stand, Combs mentioned no.
“That’s my determination, your honor,” he mentioned.