The last word struggle for Diddy’s freedom begins subsequent week when his federal intercourse trafficking trial is scheduled to start with jury choice in New York Supreme Courtroom on Might 5. Whereas the music exec is dealing with dozens of civil lawsuits, this federal felony case will determine if he goes free or is probably sentenced to a long time in jail. Here is what to anticipate when the extremely anticipated trial unfolds.
Jury Choice:
A whole bunch of New York Metropolis residents have been summoned for jury responsibility and can seem in courtroom to see if they are going to be chosen. The method consists of filling out a questionnaire compiled by Diddy’s authorized workforce and federal prosecutors that tries to determine how a lot every individual is aware of concerning the case and Diddy, to be able to set up a non biased jury. Either side will exclude potential jurors till a jury of 12 folks and 6 alternates is chosen. This might be an arduous course of contemplating Diddy’s fame.
The Prosecution:
In keeping with the federal government, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been a foul boy. He was arrested on Sept. 16, 2024, following a seven-month investigation that included raids on his properties in Miami and Los Angeles final March. Diddy was initially charged with one depend every of racketeering conspiracy, intercourse trafficking and transportation to have interaction in prostitution. He has since been hit with three extra superseding indictments and faces two counts of intercourse trafficking, two counts of transportation to have interaction in prostitution.
Authorities say for years Diddy used his energy, cash and affect to drive folks to take part in drug-fueled intercourse orgies generally known as “freak offs” or “Wild King Nights.” In keeping with his 14-page indictment, Puff “abused, threatened, and coerced ladies and others round him to satisfy his sexual needs, shield his fame, and conceal his conduct.”
Throughout the raids on his properties final March, authorities found narcotics like Ketamine, Ecstasy, GHB, three illegally modified AR-15 rifles, and “greater than 1,000 bottles of child oil and lubricant.” Federal brokers additionally confiscated computer systems and recordings of the alleged events that Diddy allegedly used to blackmail folks.
Prosecutors even have a video of Diddy assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, on the Intercontinental Resort in Los Angeles in 2016, which prosecutors declare occurred within the midst of a “freak off.” Cassie is about to be the federal government’s star witness. Three different alleged victims are slated to take the stand in opposition to the document label head as properly.
The Protection:
Diddy has pleaded not responsible to the fees and has additionally reportedly turned down a plea deal. The 54-year-old hip-hop mainstay’s attorneys are calling the case a complete farce and an try to take down a robust Black man. They’ll current proof that reveals Diddy lives a swinger way of life, and all of Diddy’s sexual encounters have been consensual.
They may even query Diddy’s psychological capability on the time of the alleged crimes. Diddy has admitted to going to rehab following the Cassie incident, seemingly confessing to a drug subject. His attorneys plan to place a health care provider on the stand to testify about Diddy having a “psychological situation bearing on the problem of guilt,” leading to being out of his thoughts on medicine.
As for the video of Diddy assaulting Cassie, which Puff has acknowledged and apologized for, the mogul’s attorneys have disputed its accuracy. They’ll declare the video was altered to make Diddy look extra menacing and doesn’t present the complete incident or context.
A decide just lately accredited Diddy’s request to put on non-prison clothes through the trial. Opening statements are scheduled to start Might 12. The trial is predicted to final eight to 10 weeks. If discovered responsible, Diddy may very well be sentenced to life in jail.
