P Diddy Makes ‘Emotion’ Admission as His Sex Trafficking Trial Begins

Jury selection began Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, as the 55-year-old music mogul appeared in Manhattan court facing charges that could result in a life sentence if convicted.

Combs, who has been held without bail for the past seven months at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, arrived in court dressed in a blue sweater over a white button-down shirt, replacing his jail uniform with civilian clothing.

Speaking before Judge Arun Subramanian, Combs requested a short break during the proceedings.

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“I’m sorry your honor, I’m a little nervous today,” he told the judge during the morning session.

The trial, which is expected to last approximately two months, centers on allegations that Combs operated his Bad Boy Records label as a long-running criminal enterprise.

He faces charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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His attorneys argue that the activities described by prosecutors were part of consensual relationships.

“This was their private sex life, defined by consent, not coercion,” Combs’ legal team stated last month, referring to his accusers as “former long-term girlfriends.”

The charges stem from a wide-ranging federal investigation that includes allegations from several women, including singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, Combs’ former girlfriend.

Prosecutors say Combs coerced women into taking part in what he called “Freak-Offs”—drug-fueled sex encounters involving male prostitutes, which he allegedly recorded to use as leverage.

Homeland Security agents uncovered large quantities of evidence during raids on Combs’ residences in Los Angeles and Miami, including more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.

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Jurors are expected to view some of the footage allegedly recorded during these encounters.

The prosecution also intends to present surveillance footage reportedly showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, in 2016.

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Additional testimony is expected from other former partners, employees, and sex workers said to have been involved in the incidents.

During the first day of jury selection, Judge Subramanian began questioning a pool of 50 potential jurors.

One candidate acknowledged having “liked” a social media post referencing the quantity of baby oil seized during the raids. She remained in the jury pool after assuring the court she could remain impartial.

Another prospective juror, an executive at Simon & Schuster, was excused after disclosing her employer was preparing to publish a memoir by singer Al B. Sure, who was previously married to Kim Porter, the late mother of three of Combs’ children.

The court also reviewed a list of celebrity names, including Kanye West, Michael B. Jordan, and actor Mike Myers, which may arise during the trial.

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The judge did not specify how these individuals are connected to the case.

Jury selection is expected to be completed within three days, with opening statements scheduled for Monday, May 12.

Ultimately, twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected to determine Combs’ fate.

Panelists will also be questioned on their views of the hip-hop industry and issues related to sexual behavior.

Combs has continued to maintain that his actions were legal and consensual.

His legal team says the federal government has mischaracterized his private conduct and has vowed to challenge the allegations vigorously in court.

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