The trial of rapper and enterprise mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will start on Might 5. Combs was arrested final month on federal costs together with intercourse trafficking and racketeering; he has pleaded not responsible on all costs.
Combs appeared earlier than Choose Arun Subramanian in Manhattan at this time (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 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 stop future leaks. Throughout Thursday’s listening to, Choose Subramanian mentioned he plans to challenge an order pertaining to each the prosecutors and the defendants about what info may be shared concerning the investigation.
Lawyer Emily Anne Johnson of the US Lawyer’s Workplace instructed the decide that over 100 digital gadgets have been seized from Combs’ residences and through his arrest. She said that the federal government’s investigation is ongoing and extra costs might be introduced forth towards Combs. The trial coincides with a number of civil lawsuits relationship again to final November, alleging sexual assault and battery.