Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, awaiting trial on a series of serious federal charges. A legal expert has now weighed in on how long the embattled music mogul’s trial could take.
Diddy was arrested in September 2024 on multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The artist has denied all charges levied against him.
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In addition to the federal indictment, Diddy faced a civil lawsuit in 2023 brought by his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who accused him of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse. Although the case was settled in court within a single day, the controversy reignited when a video surfaced in May 2024 showing the rapper assaulting Cassie, leading to a massive public backlash. Cassie is now scheduled to testify during Diddy’s upcoming criminal trial.
The legal proceedings are set to officially begin in May, starting with the crucial process of jury selection. According to Criminal Defense Solicitor and legal expert Katie McCreath, the jury appointment phase could be lengthy due to concerns over potential bias among jurors and their willingness to view sensitive evidence related to allegations of sexual abuse.
Katie McCreath explained to The Mirror US that Diddy’s case “is a heavyweight federal prosecution — RICO, sex trafficking by coercion, and allegations spanning two decades,” highlighting the serious and complex nature of the charges.
She further clarified the challenges prosecutors will face: “Prosecutors must prove a pattern of criminal conduct within an enterprise, likely relying on multiple victims, digital evidence, and financial trails.”
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Given the scope of the allegations and the intricate evidence involved, McCreath predicts that the trial could be prolonged. “Trials of this nature often run six to twelve weeks, sometimes longer,” she stated.
The weight of the charges and the public attention surrounding the leaked video have significantly heightened the stakes for Diddy, who once stood at the pinnacle of the music and business world. His legal team faces the daunting task of countering a complex case built on years of accusations, testimonies from multiple victims, and what is expected to be a vast collection of digital and financial records.
As jury selection approaches, all eyes remain on the courtroom, where one of the entertainment industry’s most powerful figures will face the fight of his life. Depending on the developments, Diddy’s legal battle could stretch across many months, potentially altering the course of his legacy forever.
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