Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial Set to Begin as Judge Denies Delay Request
A federal judge confirmed the start of Sean Combs' trial for sex trafficking on May 5, rejecting the defense's request for a two-month delay.
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Subramanian said that Combs has at least four attorneys and that he would not allow a “fishing expedition” to seek more evidence.
Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request for two-month trial delay
NBC News·1d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs will proceed as scheduled in early May despite his lawyer’s claims that they need an extra two months to prepare, a judge said Friday.
Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trial
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Diddy's legal team requested a two-month adjournment, or pause, in the sex-trafficking case in a letter filed with the court on Wednesday.
Diddy's plea for two-month delay in sex-trafficking case denied by judge
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In stark terms, the feds added: “Freak Offs were multi-day sex performances that the defendant arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded.
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Summary
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial for sex trafficking will begin May 5 after a federal judge denied the defense's request for a two-month delay. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, faces serious allegations, including forced labor and kidnapping. The trial is expected to last 8-10 weeks. The defense claimed inadequate time to prepare due to new charges and an incomplete document production from the government. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs’ legal team has sufficient time to prepare, emphasizing the necessity to maintain the trial timeline.
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Sean Combs' sex trafficking trial is set to begin on May 5 despite defense requests for a two-month delay due to insufficient preparation time and late evidence disclosure by prosecutors.
The court has ruled that accusers can testify under pseudonyms to protect their identities, although the defense argued this could hinder their ability to challenge credibility.
The judge denied various defense motions aimed at dismissing charges and suppressing evidence, emphasizing the sufficient legal resources available to Combs' defense team.