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Jury Selection Delayed in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex Trafficking Trial

Final jury strikes postponed to Monday as key witness remains unreachable and opening statements are set for May 12.

Sean "Diddy" Combs sits with members of his defense team for a conference ahead of his trial on sex-trafficking charges, in New York, U.S., April 18, 2025, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jury selection for the federal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been delayed until Monday to avoid potential juror withdrawals over the weekend.
  • Prosecutors have admitted they are unable to contact 'Victim 3,' a key witness, raising uncertainty about her testimony despite a subpoena.
  • Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend and an alleged victim, is expected to be one of the first witnesses to testify next week.
  • Defense attorneys plan to challenge Ventura's credibility by introducing claims of mutual domestic violence during their relationship.
  • Combs, who faces charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody at a Brooklyn federal facility.