Diddy trial live updates: Jury selection begins in music mogulâs sex trafficking case
After rejecting a last-minute plea deal offer, Diddy is expected to appear in court Monday to be tried on sex trafficking charges
No protesters outside court so far
The Independentâs Ariana Baio reports that thereâs a good chunk of media already outside court, with broadcasters positioned across the street and directly in front of the doors.
However, there are no protesters as yet. Weâll see if that changes.
We also wonât be seeing Combs entering court because heâs being taken in via secure entrance since heâs being held at Metropolitan Detention Center, in Brooklyn.
Mike Bedigan5 May 2025 13:07
Members of the press and public are already gathering outside court in Manhattan ahead of jury selection in the trial of Sean âDiddyâ Combs.
Pictures show long lines already starting to form. Lawyers are expected to get there around 8.30 a.m. ET.
The Independentâs Kelly Rissman and Ariana Baio are down at court today and will be bringing you live updates from both inside and outside the courtroom.
(Kelly Rissman )
Mike Bedigan5 May 2025 12:54
Jury selection starts today
Jury selection will begin today in music mogul Sean âDiddyâ Combs sex-trafficking case.
Combs, 55, rejected a last-minute government plea deal in a Manhattan courtoom on Thursday.
A jury of 12 New Yorkers and six alternates will need to be seated by Wednesday in order for opening arguments to begin on time.
If he is found guilty on all charges in the case, Combs could be looking at life in prison.
Diddy rejects plea deal offer ahead of his trial on sex-trafficking charges
Combs rejecting a plea deal means his case will head to trial on Monday for jury selection
Andrew Georgeson5 May 2025 12:30