India, April 30 -- A s the legal heat intensifies around Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a new and controversial defence strategy has come to light. The music mogul's legal team is now arguing that he was too intoxicated at the time of the alleged crimes to form the intent necessary to be held criminally responsible. They plan to call a Columbia University professor to testify that Diddy suffered from a "mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt". Diddy's federal trial is slated to begin on May 5. According to court filings, federal prosecutors have responded forcefully, challenging the admissibility of the proposed expert testimony. They argue that the defence's strategy could mislead jurors and add confusion rather than clarity. In a motion to exclude the testimony, prosecutors claim that the doctor has never personally evaluated Combs and would rely solely on general expertise rather than specific facts related to the case. While the exact nature of the alleged "mental condition" remains redacted in the court documents, there are strong indications it relates to Combs' use of drugs and alcohol. Prosecutors noted that any evidence regarding the impact of intoxication on memory or cognition must be properly disclosed in advance, according to legal reporting by TMZ. They also cited concerns that the defence expert might argue Diddy was incapable of controlling his behaviour due to substance use. Prosecutors remain firm: even if Diddy was intoxicated, they argue, it does not negate criminal responsibility. They further contend that the professor's opinion on whether Diddy was "lucid" is legally irrelevant, especially given that the expert has never examined him. In a separate motion, prosecutors are also seeking to block the testimony of a forensic video analyst set to comment on the now-infamous footage of Diddy physically assaulting his former girlfriend, singerCassie Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. The video, which surfaced publicly earlier this year, shocked the public and was previously ruled admissible by the court. However, a final ruling on whether the expert testimony will be allowed is still pending. htc...