A 'fake trial': Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers make final arguments to jurors

The rapper's lawyer said women were willing participants in sex acts and denied a broader racketeering scheme.

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In his closing, Marc Agnifilo argued for four hours that the government was criminalising Combs and his girlfriends' "swingers lifestyle" in what amounted to a "fake trial".

His 55-year-old client pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

"The government targeted Sean Combs," Mr Agnifilo told the court, leading to an objection - later sustained - from prosecutors.

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