Overview

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and related crimes, carrying a potential life sentence if convicted.
• Combs has remained in pretrial detention since September 2024, with bail repeatedly denied by the court.
• Judge Arun Subramanian delayed finalizing the jury selection process to Monday to ensure juror availability, with 12 jurors and six alternates to be sworn in.
• The trial, expected to last weeks or months, will begin with opening statements once the jury is seated.
• In addition to the criminal charges, Combs is facing approximately 120 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, represented by a Houston-based law firm.