“L.A. has been an interesting place for me from a real estate standpoint.”

"Where we are in modern politics today, which people haven't figured out, is that from our standpoint, to communicate to voters are supportive of our issues, controversy enhances the message," he said.

From a values standpoint, it really is about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, as described in the Declaration of Independence.

But Marquardt and several CNN producers and executives testified that they did not believe the correction was necessary from an editorial standpoint.

From a legal standpoint, you have these accusers coming forward about Diddy.