Diddy Pleads Not Guilty to Forced Labor Charges, Trial Set for May 5

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing serious allegations in an updated indictment that includes claims of forced labor and sex trafficking. Prosecutors allege that Combs maintained control over employees by subjecting them to long hours and threats of physical and psychological harm, including coercing at least one employee into sex acts. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, appeared in court recently with a notably different appearance, and he continues to deny all allegations against him. The trial is set to begin on May 5, 2025, with jury selection challenges anticipated due to his celebrity status. Combs remains in custody following his arrest in September 2024, as he battles multiple civil lawsuits related to these claims. His attorney asserts that many former employees stand ready to support his defense, emphasizing the consensual nature of the interactions described in the indictment.