NEW YORK — Sean Combs, known widely as Diddy, is again seeking a mistrial in his ongoing sex-trafficking trial, marking the second such request within a week. His defense team argues that alleged misconduct by prosecutors could significantly undermine the trial’s integrity.

In a letter sent to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro claimed the prosecution presented testimony that it either knew or should have known was false. She highlighted a specific allegation involving Bryana Bongolan, who testified that Combs dangle her from a 17th-floor balcony in September 2016. Shapiro argues that such claims lack credibility and merit a dismissal of the case.

Combs, 55, faced federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, following his arrest in a New York hotel lobby in September 2024. The trial has exposed a harrowing array of allegations from multiple witnesses, including Combs’ former girlfriend, referred to as Jane, who recounted experiences of abuse. Testimony has also included detailed accounts of violence, coercion, and drug use.

Jurors have been privy to disturbing details, including claims of a rape in 2018 and a series of drug-induced sexual encounters involving Combs. Former associates have painted a troubling picture of the entertainment mogul, with shocking allegations of manipulation and abuse.

Unlike a previous mistrial attempt made on May 28, Judge Subramanian has yet to respond to the most recent request. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York has opted not to comment on the matter.

Shapiro’s letter casts significant doubt on Bongolan’s testimony, urging the court to consider the prosecution’s knowledge of its potential inaccuracies. She maintains that evidence exists proving Combs was on the East Coast at the time of the alleged incident, calling into question the timing of the allegations.

The defense further suggests that the prosecution may have had ulterior motives, especially regarding past incidents involving law enforcement and alleged interference surrounding Combs. They argue that the questioning of key witnesses has been unfairly designed to taint Combs’ reputation.

The trial resumed on June 9, following a week marked by tension, including a rebuke to Combs from the judge for inappropriate interactions with jurors. As the proceedings continue, the focus will shift once more to the testimony of key accusers, with both sides poised to present concluding arguments as the case develops.

With testimony expected to continue through the following days, including further accounts from Jane, the trial remains a focal point of public and media scrutiny, particularly for its dramatic and distressing content.