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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Rejects Plea Deal Ahead of Federal Trial on Sex Trafficking Charges

The music mogul faces a trial starting May 5, 2025, in New York, with accusations spanning decades and hundreds of alleged victims.

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Overview

  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accused of sex trafficking, rape, extortion, and operating a criminal enterprise, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
  • Combs rejected a plea deal from federal prosecutors that could have reduced his potential sentence, opting instead for a public trial.
  • Jury selection for the trial is set to begin on May 5, 2025, with opening statements expected the following week.
  • The prosecution has expanded the indictment to include additional charges, citing evidence such as video footage, seized weapons, and other materials.
  • A Houston law firm represents 120 alleged victims, including 25 minors, with incidents reported from 1991 to 2023.