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P Diddy is making headlines once again as he requests a mistrial in his ongoing legal battle. The rapper and entrepreneur is accusing the prosecution of presenting false testimony, which they allegedly knew—or should have known—was untrue. This new development raises questions about the integrity of the legal proceedings and whether the evidence presented can be trusted.

The legal team representing the rapper and business mogul submitted their request for a mistrial on Saturday morning. Their arguments center around the testimony related to an alleged incident involving Bryana Bongolan, a close friend of Cassie and a well-known designer. She claims that Diddy held her dangerously over the edge of a balcony, a staggering 17 stories above the ground, which has significant implications for the accusations against him.

The defense team for Diddy contends that the prosecution provided misleading testimony during Cassie’s statements regarding the incident. Cassie had claimed she witnessed Diddy holding Bryana precariously over the edge of the balcony, which constitutes a serious allegation. However, the defense argues that this testimony was not factual and calls the entire narrative into question.

Moreover, texts exchanged between Cassie and Kristina Khorram, who is often referred to as Diddy’s chief of staff, suggest that Cassie did not actually witness the incident. In one message, Cassie wrote, “I just found some crazy stuff,” which raises further doubts about her credibility and the reliability of her testimony in this case.

Diddy’s legal representatives are also challenging the images presented by prosecutors that depict Bryana’s purported injuries. It’s important to note that Bongolan testified that Diddy dangled her over the balcony’s edge, subsequently pulling her back inside and throwing her into some furniture. This testimony is crucial in establishing the context of the case and the alleged actions of Diddy.

Bongolan reported sustaining bruises on her leg and neck injuries, with the prosecution displaying photographs they claimed were taken of these injuries. The metadata attached to the images reportedly indicates they were captured on September 26, 2016, which adds a layer of complexity to the timeline and narrative of the events in question.

In a significant twist, Diddy’s legal team provided corroborating evidence that the mogul was located on the East Coast during the time the events were purportedly occurring. This evidence suggests that he could not have possibly engaged in the actions for which he is being accused on September 26. The prosecution later clarified that Cassie’s text message—which is pivotal to the case—indicates the incident may have taken place later in the week, around September 29 or 30, which could potentially exonerate Diddy.

This mistrial request marks the second time Diddy has sought a mistrial in this case. Just last month, his legal team requested a mistrial regarding the destruction of fingerprints on a Molotov cocktail bottle, which was allegedly used to vandalize Kid Cudi‘s vehicle. This pattern indicates a persistent strategy by Diddy’s attorneys to challenge the prosecution’s evidence and methods.

Diddy has argued that the information regarding the destruction of fingerprints was strategically intended to prejudice the jury. However, the judge denied their previous request for a mistrial, leaving Diddy’s legal team navigating a challenging landscape as they attempt to defend their client against serious allegations.