Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Jury Selection Delayed Amid Sex-Trafficking Trial

The final phase of jury selection for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex-trafficking trial has been postponed until Monday by Judge Arun Subramanian to prevent potential jurors from dropping out over the weekend. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, and kidnapping, faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted. Prosecutors allege Combs used his fame and power to sexually abuse women over two decades and orchestrated drugged-up orgies known as “Freak Offs.” The jury pool is being narrowed from 45 prospective jurors to 12 jurors and six alternates, with opening statements scheduled to follow shortly after the selection. The defense argued the delay was necessary to avoid jurors getting “cold feet,” especially after one potential juror requested removal due to personal well-being concerns. The case, expected to last two months, will require jurors to assess explicit evidence and determine whether Combs’ interactions were consensual or predatory.