U.S. government prosecutors and Diddy’s defense team rest their cases

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The U.S. government rested its case against Diddy today — and then, exactly two hours later, so did his defense team.

In total, federal prosecutors called 34 witnesses across more than six weeks, presenting jurors with graphic evidence of what they allege was a ruthless criminal enterprise orchestrated by the hip-hop tycoon.

Diddy’s lawyers chose not to call a single witness, though they submitted evidence and stipulations in their client’s defense. The rapper’s team also made what’s known as a Rule 29 motion to dismiss the case, arguing that prosecutors’ evidence wasn’t sufficient to stand up a conviction. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian didn’t immediately decide on that request.

We’re now entering what’s likely to be the final phase of this trial. The jurors will get a break tomorrow while the judge and lawyers meet to hash out instructions for the 12-person panel. The attorneys are expected to deliver closing arguments starting Thursday.