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May 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Meet the 12 jurors who will decide Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking case
The New Yorkers range in age from 30 to 74. Eight are men and four are women.
May 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
May 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
First witnesses testify in Sean Combs' racketeering, sex trafficking trial
Jurors saw video of Combs chasing his then girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a hotel.
May 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
May 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Day 1: First witnesses take the stand
Opening arguments got underway Monday in the highly anticipated trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
May 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs assembles high-powered defense team
Facing the potential of life in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, Sean Combs hired a high-profile team of defense lawyers for his criminal trial.
May 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
May 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Prosecution calls first witness in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the first witness taking the stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.
May 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
May 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial jury is hearing in opening statements
ABC News’ Reena Roy and legal analyst Areva Martin discuss the opening statements from the prosecution and defense.
May 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
May 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Jury seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
ABC News’ Reena Roy and senior litigation consultant Eric Rudich discuss the makeup of the jury, as well as possible strategies from the prosecution and defense.
May 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
May 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Opening statements expected in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
The hip-hop mogul is accused of forcing women into drug-fueled sex marathons. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and says the sex was consensual.
May 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial starts Monday
Combs pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges and could face life in prison if convicted.
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
May 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case expected to be seated on Monday
ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the latest and what’s to be expected this week in the high-profile trials for Sean “Diddy” Combs and Karen Read.
May 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
May 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Last minute change as jury set to be seated Monday in Diddy trial
The judge postponed the last phase of the jury selection until Monday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
May 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy - A look at jury selection
ABC News Live has an in-depth look into the high-profile federal trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and the science behind jury selection for the case.
May 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
May 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Jury will not be seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
ABC News' Olivia Rubin reports on the latest in the hip-hop mogul's criminal trial.
May 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is pushed to next week
The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been postponed until early next week
May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Jury to be seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
Attorneys will narrow the current pool of 45 potential jurors down to 12 jurors and six alternates.
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
May 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Jury to be seated soon in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the latest developments as Diddy and his legal team return to court for a continued round of jury selection.
May 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
May 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
With Diddy’s jury selection underway, what to watch for during the trial
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky spoke with defense attorney Brian Buckmire about potential witnesses, evidence of “freak offs” and how the "Cassie video" will factor into the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
May 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
May 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Jury expected to be seated Wednesday in trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
After a slow start in the second day of jury selection in Sean Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial, lawyers signaled the jury could be seated Wednesday.
May 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
May 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Jury selection continues in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports after 19 prospective jurors made it through the first day of jury selection in the music mogul's criminal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
May 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
May 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial gets underway with jury selection
Jury selection began Monday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appears in court for sex trafficking trial
Jury selection begins in the trial of mogul and musician Sean "Diddy" Combs. We’re learning more about Combs' appearance and what he said inside the New York City courthouse Monday.
May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
May 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs jury selection underway in New York City
Combs told the judge, “I’m a little nervous today.” Most of the potential jurors said they know something about the case.
May 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
May 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Sr. litigation consultant on the future of Diddy’s trial and jury selection
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with senior litigation consultant Dr. Eric Rudich on what makes for a fair jury selection for the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
May 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
May 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Day 1 of jury selection in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial concludes
Nineteen prospective jurors made it through the first day of jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
May 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
May 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appears for 1st day of sex trafficking trial
Combs faces what could amount to a life sentence if convicted. ABC News’ Reena Roy reports.
May 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
May 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Jury selections in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial begins
Jury selection in a New York City courthouse is set to begin on Monday in the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs.
May 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
May 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial set to begin on Monday
Combs, 55, is scheduled to stand trial on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and prostitution.
May 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
May 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Jury selection in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial begins on May 5
ABC News’ Reena Roy joins Live to discuss Combs’ trial which is scheduled to begin on Monday.
May 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
May 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Jury selection set to begin Monday in 'Diddy' sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty, but, if convicted, he could face what would amount to the rest of his life in prison. ABC News' legal contributor Channa Lloyd breaks down the latest.
May 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
May 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs rejects last-minute plea deal days before federal trial begins
Combs' federal trial for sex trafficking and other charges begins Monday, May 5. If convicted on all charges, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.
May 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
May 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Diddy trial: This is everything you need to know
What are the charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs? Is Cassie testifying? When is the trial? ABC News' Aaron Katersky has everything you need to know about the upcoming trial in May 2025.
May 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
April 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Judge allows Cassie video to be shown at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
A judge in New York on Friday allowed a video depicting Sean Combs kicking and dragging then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel in March 2016 into his trial.
April 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
April 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Judge denies Diddy's request to delay trial
The judge has denied Sean Comb's request to delay the proceedings which means jury selection could start in just weeks.
April 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
April 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses bid to delay trial
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to five federal counts and is scheduled to go on trial next month.
April 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
April 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to exclude Cassie video from trial
Sean Combs formally asked the judge overseeing his criminal prosecution to exclude a March 2016 video depicting Combs kicking and dragging then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
April 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
1 month ago
Diddy case: Drugs, lies and freak offs -- How he allegedly abused victims for years
Sean "'Diddy" Combs was indicted on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Alleged drug-fueled orgies known as "freak offs" lie at the center of the case. He pleaded not guilty.
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Defense for Sean 'Diddy' Combs considers requesting two-week delay in trial
The music mogul has denied all allegations following his arrest last year.
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Prosecutors want testimony about additional alleged victims of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Prosecutors asked a judge to allow testimony about Combs' alleged "sexual abuse of other victims,” saying it proves he “intended to take the sexual gratification he wanted, regardless of consent.”
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Victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to testify anonymously: Prosecutors
Alleged victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs should be allowed to testify at his upcoming trial under pseudonyms, according to federal prosecutors.
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New federal indictment charging Diddy with 5 criminal counts
ABC’s News Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky with more on the additional charges as the trial fast approaches.
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3rd superseding indictment filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Federal prosecutors in New York have filed their third superseding indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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3rd superseding indictment filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Federal prosecutors in New York have filed their third superseding indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports.
1 month ago
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Federal judge dismisses another lawsuit against Diddy
Another win in court for Sean “Diddy” Combs as a federal judge dismissed a sex assault lawsuit against him. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and Brian Buckmire discuss.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Judge dismisses some charges in $30 million lawsuit against Diddy
ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down a big legal victory for Sean “Diddy” Combs as a judge dismissed multiple charges in a $30 million lawsuit brought by a music producer.
2 months ago
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‘Bad Rap’ examines allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire hosts the six-episode program that takes a deep dive into the case against the music mogul.
2 months ago
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The latest on the Diddy, Baldoni and Papini legal cases
ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire looks at the most talked-about trials right now, including the Justin Baldoni, Diddy and Sherri Papini cases.
2 months ago
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New developments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire looks at Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team’s latest maneuvers ahead of his upcoming trial and the latest on jury selection.
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Diddy in court
The music mogul pleaded not guilty to an updated indictment accusing him of sex trafficking.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to superseding indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new indictment that expands the timeframe of the alleged conduct and adds two additional alleged victims.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to superseding indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty Friday to a superseding indictment that charges him with forcing one of his employees into sex acts.
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