So, like, Sean “Diddy” Combs was all up in the courtroom in New York City and decided to say no to a plea deal in his sex trafficking and racketeering case. The judge asked him if he was cool in the head and not high on drugs, and then popped the question about rejecting the deal. Diddy was like, “Yeah, I do.” No deets were spilled about the deal, though.
Diddy showed up in court with a notebook, waving to peeps, and rocking tan prison gear. But get this, during the trial, he can wear regular street clothes like button-down shirts, pants, sweaters, socks, and laceless shoes. Stylin’ in the courtroom, I guess.
Jury selection is about to go down with potential jurors already filling out questionnaires. They’ll be grilled starting Monday to see if they’ve been snooping on news about the case. Diddy has a squad of six defense lawyers, but they’re adding two more to the mix. Oh, and there’s some drama with a victim’s attorney acting shady, giving interviews to boost her client’s street cred. The judge had to lay down the law about professional conduct.
The judge wants to wrap up jury selection quick so the legal eagles can prep for the trial, which is set to kick off on May 12. Diddy has denied five counts, including pimping and sex trafficking, and has been locked up since last September. If found guilty, he could be looking at a nice long vacation behind bars.
Alice Gainer, a reporter and anchor at CBS News New York, has been on the scene since 2013, covering everything from breaking news to feature stories. She’s all over the place, bringing you the latest on Diddy’s legal troubles and more.
So, yeah, that’s the scoop on Diddy’s courtroom shenanigans. Stay tuned for more drama as the trial unfolds. It’s gonna be one heck of a show.
