To be continued... Judge Postpones Final Jury Selection in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Trial until early next week

NEW YORK — The final phase of jury selection in the high-profile racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been delayed until early next week, a federal judge ruled on Friday. The postponement comes just days before opening arguments are set to begin in a case that has drawn intense public and media scrutiny.

The decision, announced in a Manhattan federal courtroom, pushes back the completion of the jury selection process, which has already faced challenges due to the case’s notoriety. Prosecutors and defense attorneys have been working to assemble an impartial panel amid widespread coverage of Combs’ legal troubles and his decades-long influence in the music industry.

Combs, 55, faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, allegations he has vehemently denied. The indictment accuses the Bad Boy Entertainment founder of orchestrating a criminal enterprise that exploited and coerced women over several years. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

Friday’s ruling follows a series of pretrial motions and hearings, with both sides grappling over evidence and witness testimony. The delay in jury selection is not expected to significantly alter the trial’s timeline, with opening statements still slated to begin shortly after the jury is finalized.

Combs, who has been detained since his arrest in September, appeared in court alongside his legal team. His attorneys have maintained that the charges are baseless and have signaled an aggressive defense strategy.

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