When Will Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sex Trafficking Trial Begin? All We Know About Official Date Announcement So Far

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As a long-time fan of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, I have to say this news has left me utterly disheartened and shocked. I’ve grown up grooving to his beats, admiring his business acumen, and even emulating his fashion sense. However, the allegations against him are truly appalling and incomprehensible.

On May 5, 2025, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to face trial for alleged racketeering and sex trafficking, as per a court hearing announcement on October 10. According to AP News, Judge Arun Subramaniam declared that Combs will continue to be held in custody following his indictment last month on three counts, which accuse him of abusing women through coercion, threats, or violence in relation to sexual misconduct.

Combs has been denied bail twice, with prosecutors citing concerns about potential evidence and witness tampering. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

As he stepped into the courtroom wearing his beige prison attire, according to multiple sources, the fallen music tycoon exchanged a brief smile with his lawyers, mother, and children. Prosecutor Emily Johnson then assumed control, pointing out that there were still additional pieces of evidence to uncover, as the prosecution was looking for more electronic devices beyond the 96 that were initially confiscated from Combs’ various properties.

Since last year, accusations have been mounting against the founder of Bad Boy Records, as his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, claimed that he had abused her sexually and physically over a span of more than a decade.

Over the past while, several dramatic legal actions have been initiated against Combs, painting him as a man prone to violence and using his fame to prey upon women.

Since his arrest on September 16, Combs has been imprisoned at Brooklyn’s well-known Metropolitan Detention Center. He stands accused of potentially spending the rest of his life behind bars, with a minimum sentence of 15 years if found guilty on the three charges: conspiring in racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for the purpose of prostitution.

The charges against him, made public a day following his detainment, revealed that he coerced women into engaging in organized sexual activities using drugs such as ketamine and ecstasy. As per the authorities’ accounts, these activities, referred to as “freak-offs,” could continue for several days. The court documents also stated that these acts were reportedly secretly filmed by him on his electronic gadgets, usually without the victims being aware.

According to the charges against him, Combs allegedly utilized recorded media as a form of security to prevent the women from speaking out about the alleged abuse.

According to NBC’s report, during the hearing on Thursday, Johnson informed the court that the prosecution’s presentation at the trial is expected to last for at least three weeks. On the other hand, Marc Agnifilo, representing Combs, stated that the defense would require approximately a week to present their version of events.

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2024-10-11 11:09