The federal trial against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs kicks off Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Federal District Court in Lower Manhattan. The jury has been sworn in and opening statements are expected to begin on Monday. Combs, who is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and more since his arrest last September, has pleaded not guilty.
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Charlie Lucci and Janice Combs, mother of Sean Combs, arrive for the continuation of the jury selection phase of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial at the Southern District Manhattan Federal court on May 12, 2025, in New York City. Combs has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting to engage in prostitution. Combs has been in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest last September and has pleaded not guilty on all charges.

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Quincy Brown, Chance Combs, D’Lila Star Combs, Jessie Combs, Love Combs, Justin Combs and Christian King Combs, Diddy Combs’ children, arrive for the continuation of the jury selection phase of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial at the Southern District Manhattan Federal court on May 12, 2025, in New York City.

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Brian Steel, attorney for P. Diddy Combs, arrives for the continuation of the jury selection phase of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial at the Southern District Manhattan Federal court on May 12, 2025, in New York City.

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Justin Combs and Charlie Liucci arrive for the continuation of the jury selection phase of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial at the Southern District Manhattan Federal court on May 12, 2025, in New York City.

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Marc Agnifilo and Karen Friedman Agnifilo arrive for the continuation of the jury selection phase of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial at the Southern District Manhattan Federal court on May 12, 2025, in New York City.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs turns around and looks at the audience during jury selection at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, far left, looks on from the defense table with his attorneys, as a prospective juror, far right, answers questions posed by Judge Arun Subramanian, center, at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.