NEW YORK (AP) — A judge dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday after concluding that his conflicting answers about where he lives might indicate he had an agenda or wanted to stay on the jury for a purpose.

The dismissed juror was removed despite repeated objections from Sean Combs' lawyers. There are two remaining hip-hop enthusiasts on the jury.

A juror in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial has been removed after giving “inconsistent” answers about where he lives. Before the judge finalized his ruling on Monday morning, Combs’ lawyers opposed the decision,

Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial marked by controversy over juror issue as legal experts warn the situation could lead to severe problems, including a possible mistrial.

Diddy challenged the dismissal of a Black juror in his trial, accusing prosecutors of targeting Black panelists to ensure conviction.

The Harvey Weinstein retrial in New York took another dramatic turn Thursday when the judge declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge, which the jury had yet to decide. The mistrial comes a day after the jury foreperson said he was threatened by another juror and did not feel safe.