New Delhi, June 26 -- Sean "Diddy" Combs' high-profile federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments set for Thursday (June 26). On Wednesday, prosecutors, as per multiple reports, announced they would not pursue several previously included allegations, including attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking. The charges were part of the broader racketeering case against Combs, 55, who has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

On Wednesday, Combs' defense rested its case, choosing not to call any witnesses. Instead, defense lawyers relied on cross-examinations and highlighted sexually explicit messages between Combs and one of the alleged victims to argue tha...