The trial of rapper and enterprise mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will start on Could 5. Combs was arrested final month on federal expenses together with intercourse trafficking and racketeering; he has pleaded not responsible on all expenses.
Combs appeared earlier than Decide Arun Subramanian in Manhattan as we speak (October 10). His mom and youngsters reportedly traveled from Florida to attend the listening to. Earlier this week, Combs’ attorneys indicated a choice for an April or Could 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 relating to the investigation.
Legal professional Emily Anne Johnson of the US Legal professional’s Workplace informed the choose that over 100 digital gadgets have been seized from Combs’ residences and through his arrest. She acknowledged that the federal government’s investigation is ongoing and extra expenses might be introduced forth in opposition to Combs. The trial coincides with a number of civil lawsuits relationship again to final November, alleging sexual assault and battery.