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Judge Denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Trial Delay in Sex Trafficking Case

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By Web Desk Published April 19, 2025 3 Min Read
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On April 18, 2025, a federal judge in Manhattan rejected Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ request to postpone his trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, keeping the May 5 start date intact.

Judge Arun Subramanian dismissed the plea for a two-month delay, citing Combs’ ample preparation time with four law firms, despite new charges added to the high-profile case, as reported on April 19, 2025.

Combs, 55, pleaded not guilty on April 14, 2025, to two additional charges: one count of sex trafficking and one for transportation to engage in prostitution, expanding the existing racketeering and trafficking case. In a Manhattan courthouse, Judge Subramanian emphasised that the trial, expected to span eight to 10 weeks, would proceed as planned. He noted Combs’ robust legal team, stating, “It’s unclear why there isn’t sufficient time,” and dismissed claims of new evidence as redundant.

A U.S. judge on Friday denied Sean Diddy Combs' bid to delay his upcoming sex-trafficking trial by two months. https://t.co/SBtnX6TIsI pic.twitter.com/6lMog8jpZ5

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 19, 2025

Combs, who appeared in court wearing prison scrubs, denied all allegations, asserting that any sexual acts were consensual. He visibly agreed when the judge reiterated his presumption of innocence, nodding vigorously during the hearing attended by his mother, Janice, to whom he blew a kiss.

Background of Allegations

The case stems from accusations by multiple women, including singer Cassie (Casandra Ventura), who in 2023 alleged Combs subjected her to over a decade of coercion, drug use, and a 2018 rape. Since then, Combs has faced a wave of civil lawsuits claiming abuse facilitated by a network of employees. Arrested in September 2024, the Grammy-winning artist has shown signs of ageing while incarcerated, with grey-flecked hair and beard noted in court.

Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trial https://t.co/3eokMBxSHw pic.twitter.com/m2ivHoX2Ln

— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) April 19, 2025

The prosecution, led by US Attorney Damian Williams, alleges Combs ran a criminal enterprise involving coerced sexual acts, while defence attorney Marc Agnifilo argued for more time to review evidence. The presence of attorney Brian Steele, fresh from securing a plea deal for Young Thug, added intrigue, though Steele did not speak.

The denial of the trial delay ensures a swift legal process, intensifying scrutiny on Combs’ case, which has drawn parallels to other high-profile abuse allegations in the entertainment industry. The new charges and civil suits amplify the stakes, with Combs facing significant prison time if convicted. Public reactions on X reflect polarised views, with some supporting Combs’ claim of consensual acts and others backing the accusers, though sentiment remains inconclusive without verified consensus.

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