Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to appear before a federal judge in New York for a trial related to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The Grammy-winning artist has pleaded not guilty and remains in jail after being denied bail. Manhattan federal prosecutors have accused Combs of orchestrating coerced sex acts during gatherings known as “freak offs” and face the most serious criminal case of his legal saga, which includes lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct. Combs has denied the allegations, settled some complaints, and expressed confidence in his lawyers to fight the case. His defense team is requesting a trial date in April or May of 2025, but prosecutors have not indicated whether they agree with this timeline. The case involves voluminous evidence, including electronic material, search warrants, seized phones, and iCloud account reports. If convicted, Combs faces life in prison. The legal battle is expected to be a long one, with Combs and his lawyers showing full commitment to defending him in court.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make appearance at pretrial hearing for sex trafficking allegations
