Overview

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
• Opening statements began on May 12, 2025, in Manhattan federal court, with Judge Arun Subramanian presiding over the trial expected to last eight weeks.
• The jury includes eight men and four women, ranging in age from 30 to 74, representing diverse professions and neighborhoods across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester County.
• Juror identities remain confidential, known only to the judge and attorneys, in accordance with federal court rules to ensure impartiality in the high-profile case.
• The charges center on allegations of decades-long coercive events referred to as 'freak offs,' with Combs maintaining his innocence since his indictment in September 2024.