Overview

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and related crimes, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
• The jury selection process, initially expected to conclude by May 7, has been extended to Friday, May 9, to finalize the panel of 12 jurors and alternates.
• Judge Subramanian has dismissed multiple prospective jurors for bias, including one who claimed Diddy could use his wealth to avoid consequences.
• Attorney Mark Geragos, associated with Combs' defense, was admonished by the judge for referring to the prosecution team as a 'six-pack of white women' on a podcast.
• Opening statements are scheduled for May 12, with the trial projected to last up to two months in Manhattan federal court.