Diddy Prosecutors Propose Simplifying RICO Charge for Jury's Sake

In a stunning move, the day before closing arguments in Diddy's federal criminal trial in NYC, prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the trial -- specifically attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking.

Prosecutors said in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, the Government is following His Honor's instructions to "streamline" the jury instructions.

Prosecutors are still arguing Diddy allegedly kidnapped former employee Capricorn Clark (who was taken to a building and given a lie detector test to determine if she stole Diddy's jewelry), and Cassie (when she was allegedly held at the London Hotel) -- but, they're simply suggesting the "attempted kidnapping" language be removed from the instructions to the jury.

Ditto for for the attempted arson claim referring to Diddy blowing up Kid Cudi's car in a jealous rage -- they also want THAT language removed from the jury instructions.

Both of these charges relate to the racketeering, or RICO, charge Diddy faces.

As for the aiding and abetting sex trafficking charge, prosecutors don't explain what elements of sex trafficking they will 86 from the jury instructions.

Prosecutors are NOT dropping the various sex trafficking charges ... only elements of them, and specifically aiding and abetting.

Prosecutors do say in their letter they want an instruction that just because women (Cassie and Jane) gave prior consent to sexual acts, it does not mean that it can never be withdrawn.

Prosecutors also say jurors should be told just because a woman (Jane) received compensation, "does not preclude a finding of forced labor (which relates to sex trafficking).