The trial of rapper and enterprise mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will start on Might 5. Combs was arrested final month on federal fees together with intercourse trafficking and racketeering; he has pleaded not responsible on all fees.
Combs appeared earlier than Decide Arun Subramanian in Manhattan immediately (October 10). His mom and kids reportedly traveled from Florida to attend the listening to. Earlier this week, Combs’ attorneys indicated a choice for an April or Might trial.
Combs’ attorneys additionally filed a movement late Wednesday alleging that the federal government has been leaking details about the investigation to the media, requesting a gag order to forestall future leaks. Throughout Thursday’s listening to, Decide Subramanian stated he plans to concern an order pertaining to each the prosecutors and the defendants about what info could be shared concerning the investigation.
Legal professional Emily Anne Johnson of the US Legal professional’s Workplace advised the choose that over 100 digital units have been seized from Combs’ residences and through his arrest. She said that the federal government’s investigation is ongoing and extra fees might be introduced forth towards Combs. The trial coincides with a number of civil lawsuits courting again to final November, alleging sexual assault and battery.