US EditionJury selection in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial proceeds for a second day
- The jury selection for Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial took place over two days in early May 2025 in a federal court.
- The judge assembled a pool of 35 prospective jurors, 10 short of the targeted 45, to determine if they could fairly judge Combs, who pleaded not guilty.
- Prosecutors allege that 55-year-old Combs directed a criminal enterprise spanning two decades, from 2004 to 2024, which involved offenses such as kidnapping, arson, bribery, and sex trafficking.
- Combs expressed regret for a video broadcast last year, acknowledging his mistakes and stating that he felt disgusted by his behavior at the time.
- A jury is expected to be seated by Wednesday, with opening statements scheduled Monday and the trial projected to last up to two months.
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Video Sr. litigation consultant on the future of Diddy’s trial and jury selection
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with senior litigation consultant Dr. Eric Rudich on what makes for a fair jury selection for the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Altoids, K-Pop, and a Harry Potter wand: The strangest moments of Diddy jury selection
The jury is being selected in Sean Combs' trial. New Line/Getty, Murray Close/Getty, Jeff Greenberg/Getty, Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty, Ava Horton/BIWednesday was the third day of jury selection for the Sean Combs sex trafficking trial in Manhattan.Dozens of potential jurors were questioned about their ability to be impartial.The selection process includes moments of anguish and laughter for those summoned to the courtroom.There are moments of an…
Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial may not be finalized until Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs isn’t expected to be finalized until Friday, two days later than expected. Judge Arun Subramanian granted a request by lawyers Wednesday for extra time to decide who they will eliminate from the list of prospective jurors. It’s the last step of a jury selection process that began when potential jurors filled out questionnaires last week. For the past three da…
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