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.
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.
Jury Selection in Sean Combs Trial Delayed
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The trial is expected to feature testimony from at least three, possibly four, accusers, according to Reuters.
Final phase of jury selection in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex-trafficking trial postponed
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Another wrinkle in the process that popped up today is that the feds still can’t find or get in contact with one of their key witnesses.
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Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop world to sexually abuse women from 2004 to 2024.
Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is pushed to next week
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Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is pushed to next week
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Jury Selection for Sex Trafficking Trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs Pushed to Next Week
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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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