Diddy Trial: Mistrial Motion Filed After LAPD Destroys Evidence

Diddy Trial Takes a Turn: Mistrial Motion Filed Amidst Fingerprint Evidence Destruction The ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs took an unexpected turn on day 11 when the defense filed a motion for a mistrial. The motion centers around the alleged destruction of crucial fingerprint evidence by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The incident occurred during the investigation of a break-in at the home of musician Kid Cudi. An LAPD officer who responded to the scene testified that he observed a dark-colored vehicle with the Bad Boys Records logo leaving Kid Cudi's residence. This aligns with testimony from a previous witness. "When I got the call, I saw this dark vehicle with no one in the front seat speeding away. We ran the plates and they came back to Bad Boys Records." stated the officer. The defense argues that the destruction of the fingerprint evidence, which allegedly belonged to two different individuals, was deliberate and undermines the integrity of the prosecution's case. They suggest that someone connected to Diddy may have been involved in the destruction of the evidence. The judge has yet to rule on the defense's motion for a mistrial. The trial continues, with the fire inspector expected to testify about a Molotov cocktail that was found at the scene.