Mr Adams is suing the BBC over what he claims was a “grievous smear” against him. He says a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing ...

Lady Justice Thirlwall had previously announced she hoped her findings from the public inquiry would be released in November.

Cudi’s turn on the witness stand will come immediately after George Kaplan, a former personal assistant to Combs, finishes giving evidence.