Diddy S*x Trafficking Trial Expected To Run For Nearly Eight Weeks, Says Judge During Jury Selection

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On Monday, music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was escorted to a Manhattan court for a trial regarding alleged sex trafficking charges. The process of selecting the jury for this federal case began, with hundreds of prospective jurors showing up at the courthouse for interviews.

To begin Monday’s proceedings, Judge Arun Subramanian shared with the potential jurors and courtroom audience that the trial might extend up to eight weeks in duration. On May 12th, representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District and Diddy’s legal team will deliver their opening statements, signifying the start of the trial.

In the coming three days, the final jury panel will be chosen among more than 150 potential candidates. The initial trial sessions will take place daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time for the first week. Starting on May 19th, the trial will shift to a schedule of 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time each day.

As the process commenced, individual jurors were ushered into the courtroom sequentially for a review of their detailed questionnaire responses, checking for potential conflicts of interest, as well as gauging their familiarity with the hip-hop music scene.

As an attentive follower, I’ve noticed that numerous prospective jurors have disclosed to the judge their familiarity with the Combs-Cassie Ventura altercation video, which allegedly occurred in a hotel hallway. Furthermore, some have admitted to being well-informed about the case through extensive news coverage. Remarkably, several of these individuals have asserted that this prior knowledge would not impair their ability to remain impartial during the trial.

In my role as a dedicated follower, I’ve learned that one juror was excused from the trial due to a personal situation. A family member of theirs had undergone a traumatic experience, making it difficult for them to remain impartial in this specific case. Similarly, other jurors are being questioned about whether they or someone close to them has experienced sexual assault or any other form of trauma that could potentially influence their judgement.

If Diddy is found guilty of racketeering, he might receive a life sentence. Additionally, if he’s convicted of sex trafficking, he could serve an additional 15 years. Engaging in transportation for the purpose of prostitution may lead to an extra 10 years in prison for him.

The prominent figure in hip-hop music has refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing in the accusations made against him and declined a proposed plea agreement from the prosecutors. He asserted that all alleged sexual encounters were consensual. In court, he acknowledged understanding the potential penalties of his decision, which could include a more extensive and severe sentence if found guilty.

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2025-05-05 19:23