Kayla Brantley

Hey, I'm Kayla Brantley, reporter at large for Daily Mail in Manhattan.

And welcome to episode 30 of The Trial of Diddy. And it's been another interesting week for Sean Combs with another win to put on the board.

And welcome to episode 30 of The Trial of Diddy. And it's been another interesting week for Sean Combs with another win to put on the board.

Now, the court denied that motion at the time, stating that the, quote, gravity of the charges combined with no evidence of specific and concrete harm undermined her claim to proceed anonymously. The court ordered Doe to file a complaint under her own name by March 20th, but that didn't happen. So the judge dismissed the case and Doe chose not to pursue the case further.

Now, the court denied that motion at the time, stating that the, quote, gravity of the charges combined with no evidence of specific and concrete harm undermined her claim to proceed anonymously. The court ordered Doe to file a complaint under her own name by March 20th, but that didn't happen. So the judge dismissed the case and Doe chose not to pursue the case further.

In a statement released to Variety, Busby said that Doe did not feel comfortable revealing her identity and ultimately decided to drop the allegations. Quote, in this particular case, Jane Doe opted not to proceed, he said. There is a lot of fear amongst these plaintiffs. I thus can't blame her. These are tough cases and they are many times re-traumatizing for those who pursue them.

In a statement released to Variety, Busby said that Doe did not feel comfortable revealing her identity and ultimately decided to drop the allegations. Quote, in this particular case, Jane Doe opted not to proceed, he said. There is a lot of fear amongst these plaintiffs. I thus can't blame her. These are tough cases and they are many times re-traumatizing for those who pursue them.

Each case stands on its own merit. This woman chose not to proceed and subject herself to the media circus and the perceived danger she felt. We have to respect that, he said.

Each case stands on its own merit. This woman chose not to proceed and subject herself to the media circus and the perceived danger she felt. We have to respect that, he said.

And it's always important to say that Diddy has vehemently denied all allegations made in all recent lawsuits filed against him. And he's also denied all federal charges filed against him last year. Like everyone else in the legal system, he remains innocent until proven guilty.

And it's always important to say that Diddy has vehemently denied all allegations made in all recent lawsuits filed against him. And he's also denied all federal charges filed against him last year. Like everyone else in the legal system, he remains innocent until proven guilty.

And you did mention having a good juror and a bad juror. In this case with Diddy, what makes a good juror and what makes a bad juror?

And you did mention having a good juror and a bad juror. In this case with Diddy, what makes a good juror and what makes a bad juror?

But lying on a jury questionnaire, is that not, you know, against the law?

But lying on a jury questionnaire, is that not, you know, against the law?

I mean, at that point, especially in the case with Ghislaine Maxwell, that almost put the whole case into jeopardy.

I mean, at that point, especially in the case with Ghislaine Maxwell, that almost put the whole case into jeopardy.

Yeah, and this case is taking place in New York. Diddy is from New York. It feels almost impossible that you're going to find somebody who's never heard of Diddy or never heard of what's happening to him. How difficult is that going to be? I mean, are they looking for somebody who's never heard of Diddy? Are they looking for somebody who's maybe kind of a fan but doesn't really care, you know?

Yeah, and this case is taking place in New York. Diddy is from New York. It feels almost impossible that you're going to find somebody who's never heard of Diddy or never heard of what's happening to him. How difficult is that going to be? I mean, are they looking for somebody who's never heard of Diddy? Are they looking for somebody who's maybe kind of a fan but doesn't really care, you know?

There's so much more coming up, but for now, let's pause for a break.