In the prosecution's closing arguments, assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik urged members of the jury to use common sense. “It is time to hold him accountable, it is time for justice,” Slavic said. “And it’s time to find him guilty.”

In a theatrical closing argument, Sean Combs' lead defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, paced in front of the jury, shouted his disbelief at the prosecution's case and gestured in mock outrage at the amount of lubricant found in Combs' garage.