LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attends the REVOLT & AT&T Summit on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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The trial of rapper and enterprise mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will start on Might 5. Combs was arrested final month on federal prices together with intercourse trafficking and racketeering; he has pleaded not responsible on all prices.
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 forestall future leaks. Throughout Thursday’s listening to, Choose Subramanian mentioned he plans to subject 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 instructed the decide that over 100 digital units have been seized from Combs’ residences and through his arrest. She acknowledged that the federal government’s investigation is ongoing and extra prices 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.