Diddy Expands Legal Team with Young Thug's Attorney

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has officially added attorney Brian Steel to his legal defense team as he prepares for his federal trial on May 5, where he faces serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Steel, known for his high-profile work defending Young Thug, has requested to be specially admitted to practice in the Southern District of New York. This change comes amid a restructuring of Combs's legal team, which has seen the departure of attorney Anthony Ricco and previous efforts to include a Black female attorney. Despite this search, Steel has emerged as the preferred candidate, with veteran attorney Mark Geragos also expected to play a significant role in the defense. Combs has been in custody since his arrest in September 2023, facing allegations of coercion and violence against women over a decade. The upcoming trial is set to spotlight various pieces of evidence, including a video purportedly showing Combs assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.