Diddy to Face Trial for Organized Crime Charges

Sean 'Diddy' Combs remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center after being denied bail for the third time, with his federal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges set for May 5, 2025. Judge Arun Subramanian announced the trial date, as Combs pleaded not guilty to allegations of coercing and abusing women, with the indictment highlighting threats, violence, and forced sexual encounters over a decade. Prosecutors assert that these acts were part of a pattern of organized crime within Combs' empire, while his legal team argues the activities were consensual. During the pretrial hearing, Combs was seen interacting emotionally with his family in court, and his defense attorneys raised concerns about alleged leaks of prejudicial information by federal agents. The prosecution, led by Emily Johnson, is preparing a case expected to last three weeks, while Combs' defense anticipates a one-week presentation.