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Jury Selection Nears Completion in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Federal Trial

The jury in the high-profile racketeering and sex trafficking case is expected to be finalized by Friday, with opening statements set for May 12.

Sean "Diddy" Combs sits before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian as jury selection continued at his sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 6, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
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Overview

  • Judge Arun Subramanian has been conducting individual interviews to ensure impartiality, with jury selection extended to Friday to finalize the panel.
  • Defense attorney Mark Geragos faced judicial admonishment for referring to the prosecution team as a 'six-pack of white women' on his podcast.
  • Potential jurors have been dismissed for biases, including one who claimed Combs could use his wealth to evade justice and another who admitted to daily marijuana use.
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, which carry a potential life sentence if convicted.
  • Opening statements are scheduled for Monday, May 12, with the trial expected to last up to two months.