Overview
- Judge Arun Subramanian has overseen the selection of nearly 40 qualified jurors, with a final pool of 45 expected soon to proceed to opening statements.
- Potential jurors have been dismissed for biases, health issues, and personal experiences with sexual assault or domestic violence.
- Defense attorney Mark Geragos faced sharp criticism from the judge for making inappropriate public comments about the prosecution team on a podcast.
- The jury will not be sequestered during the trial, which is expected to last about two months and involve graphic evidence, including a video of an alleged assault.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, remains detained without bail since his September 2024 arrest.