No protesters outside court so far
The Independent’s Ariana Baio reports that there’s a good chunk of media already outside court, with broadcasters positioned across the street and directly in front of the doors.
However, there are no protesters as yet. We’ll see if that changes.
We also won’t be seeing Combs entering court because he’s being taken in via secure entrance since he’s being held at Metropolitan Detention Center, in Brooklyn.
Mike Bedigan5 May 2025 13:07
Members of the press and public are already gathering outside court in Manhattan ahead of jury selection in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Pictures show long lines already starting to form. Lawyers are expected to get there around 8.30 a.m. ET.
The Independent’s Kelly Rissman and Ariana Baio are down at court today and will be bringing you live updates from both inside and outside the courtroom.
Mike Bedigan5 May 2025 12:54
Jury selection starts today
Jury selection will begin today in music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs sex-trafficking case.
Combs, 55, rejected a last-minute government plea deal in a Manhattan courtoom on Thursday.
A jury of 12 New Yorkers and six alternates will need to be seated by Wednesday in order for opening arguments to begin on time.
If he is found guilty on all charges in the case, Combs could be looking at life in prison.
Andrew Georgeson5 May 2025 12:30
