Diddy Combs' Jury Selection Delayed as Federal Trial Approaches
Jury selection for Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges postponed until Monday, with trial expected to last two months.
Jury Selection in Sean Combs Trial Delayed
Rolling Stone
Summary
The jury selection for hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking will be finalized Monday. Combs, held without bail since September, faces severe penalties if convicted. His defense argued for a delay to avoid potential jurors dropping out over the weekend. The trial is expected to feature explicit evidence and witness testimonies, including recordings of past violent incidents involving Combs. Prosecutors allege a history of abuse tied to his celebrity status, while the defense claims these activities were consensual. Opening statements are scheduled to begin next week.
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Rolling Stone·22d· "…The government has accused Combs of using his billion-dollar business as a “criminal enterprise” that allegedly used physical violence, threats, and coercion to fulfill Combs’ “sexual gratification,” which included the alleged sex trafficking of two former girlfriends — including Victim-1, who is R&B singer Ventura — between 2009 and 2024."
The Guardian·22d· "…The trial is expected to feature testimony from at least three, possibly four, accusers, according to Reuters."