‘Copacabana’ takes the stand: P Diddy’s lawyer sings Barry Manilow hit to test courtroom mic

A very strange and unexpected moment took place in Diddy's trial in the New York courtroom on Wednesday, June 26. The courtroom was filled with people, the day was about to begin, and lawyers were getting ready for the final part of this trial. Then, something no one expected happened.

Instead of checking the microphone the usual way by saying “testing, one, two,” Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, began singing. And not just any song, he sang Barry Manilow’s hit “Copacabana”, as per the reports by The New York Times. No one knows exactly how much of the song he sang or which part. It’s not what you expect in a courtroom, especially during a federal trial.

A courtroom surprise during Diddy's trial

Trials are usually very serious. People are quiet. Emotions can be high. So when a lawyer starts singing a pop song from decades ago, it becomes a moment that people remember. Some people in the courtroom smiled. Others were confused. But the singing quickly stopped, and the court went back to normal. Still, it was a strange moment during a very serious case.

As per the reports by The Mirror US, that morning, Diddy walked into court wearing a baby blue sweater. He was holding a book called The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. It is a book about how thinking positively can lead to success at work. He looked calm and even waved to his friends and family who were sitting in the courtroom.

The day before, people noticed that Diddy had one AirPod in his ear during court. Some people found that odd, but the court did not say anything about it. The courtroom singing was short and didn’t affect the trial. But it reminded people that strange things can happen, even in the most serious places.

What’s next in the trial?

The trial is now in its final stage. On June 26, the prosecution gave their closing arguments. They were expected to speak for about four hours. The defense will give its closing arguments on June 27.

As per the reports by USA Today, after both sides speak, the prosecution can respond with a short final statement. This is called a rebuttal. After that, the jury will begin their private discussion to decide the verdict. That process is called deliberation. The jury could start deliberating as early as Monday, June 30. Some believe a decision could come before the July 4 weekend, but it’s not guaranteed. Jury decisions can take time.

Over the course of the trial, the jury has heard from several witnesses. This includes Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and a former assistant. Some people testified using fake names to protect their privacy. At one point, there were rumors that he might testify in his own defense. But earlier this week, the defense said that would not happen. They also said they would not call any other witnesses. Instead, they will rely only on their final argument to the jury.

After that, it’s up to the jury to decide. They will look at all the evidence and decide if Diddy is guilty or not guilty. For now, people across the country are waiting to see how this trial will end. It has lasted for weeks, and the charges are serious. The singing moment by Diddy’s lawyer may have brought a little bit of humor to the courtroom. But what really matters now is what the jury decides next.

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