Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Disgraced music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs has rejected a plea deal in his ongoing federal s£x trafficking and racketeering case, a federal prosecutor revealed during a hearing in New York on Friday.
Prosecutor Madison Smyser disclosed the plea offer during
the pre-trial hearing but did not elaborate on the terms of the proposed deal.
Combs, who faces five federal charges, has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
The charges stem from allegations that the rapper and
producer used violence, intimidation, and coercion to force women into what
have been described as “Freak Offs”—s£x parties involving non-consensual acts
In a significant blow to Combs’ legal defense,
Judge Arun Subramanian ruled against excluding surveillance footage
from a 2016 hotel incident, where Combs is seen physically assaulting his
then-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura.
Of the ruling on the video, Mundaca says, “It’s a huge win
for the prosecution, and a tough loss for the defense. I can’t see how any jury
member will be able to view that video and think favorably of Sean Combs.
It’s going to be hard to watch. Visuals are so powerful at trial, they’re
almost irreplaceable.”
Combs’ legal team had previously argued the video had been
altered and should not be admissible. However, the judge ruled it would be
shown to the jury during the trial.
The disgraced rapper has publicly apologised for the violent
ass@ult shown in the video. “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take
full responsibility for my actions in this video,” he said, acknowledging he
had sought therapy and rehab following the incident. “I’m not asking for
forgiveness. I am truly sorry.”
Cassie Ventura, who recently settled a separate civil
lawsuit against Combs, is expected to testify in person. Jury selection is set
for May 5, with opening statements scheduled for May 12. The trial is expected
to run for up to 10 weeks.
Combs’ trial is set to begin May 5. He has pleaded not
guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and has denied
all other allegations of misconduct leveled against him.
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