Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial for sex trafficking charges scheduled for May 2025 as attorneys submit third appeal in bail decision
Sean “Diddy” Combs is set for trial on May 5, 2025, for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The music mogul, who has been in custody since his arrest on Sept. 16, appeared in a Manhattan court on Oct. 10. Judge Arun Subramanian offered Combs’s attorney Marc Agnifilo the option of April or May for the trial, and May was chosen due to the extensive discovery involved in the case, as reported by Inner City Press.
Prosecutors expect to need three weeks to present their case, but this could change as their investigation continues and more charges may be added. The defense estimates needing a week for their case.
Combs, who pleaded not guilty, had his mother and twin daughters present in court for support. The hearing followed his legal team’s third appeal for his release from jail.
In a separate filing obtained by Yahoo Entertainment, Combs’s lawyers accused the government of leaking information, including a 2016 hotel surveillance video of an altercation with his then-girlfriend. They argued that this prejudicial publicity could impact Combs’s right to a fair trial.
Why the appellate court is different — and why it could matter
Criminal defense lawyer Mark Reichel explains the differences in the bail appeal process and the significance of the appellate court’s review.
Combs’s motion ‘makes a compelling point’
Reichel acknowledges the strength of Combs’s bail proposal, which includes a $50 million bond secured by his home and strict monitoring conditions.
Celebrity lawyer Chris Melcher expresses surprise at Combs’s continued detention despite the strong bail offer.
Is the 3rd time the charm for Combs?
Legal experts doubt that Combs will be released after his previous bail denials. Multiple bail motions are uncommon and require a significant change in circumstances.
Looking ahead
The government has provided search warrants and other evidence in the case, with the trial date now set for May 5, 2025.
Updated, Oct. 10, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. ET: This story has been updated to include that a court date has been set.