Jury Selection Delayed in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sex Trafficking Trial as Key Witness ‘Victim 3’ Goes Missing Before May 12 Opening

The federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, scheduled to begin with opening statements on May 12, has encountered significant delays. Jury selection, initially expected to conclude on May 9, was postponed to the following Monday due to concerns that some jurors might get “cold feet.” A key witness, referred to as “Victim 3,” who was central to the prosecution’s case and was expected to testify with “very personal and explosive details” about alleged abuse, has reportedly gone missing. Prosecutors and her legal team have been unable to locate her, complicating the trial proceedings. Additionally, a child witness is scheduled to testify for logistical reasons, alongside other witnesses including an escort and Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, who is a star witness. Combs’ defense team has indicated plans to portray Ventura as “aggressive and violent” and capable of physical confrontations. Furthermore, Combs’ lead attorney admitted in court that Combs committed domestic violence in his past relationship with Ventura, describing the violence as “mutual.” The trial is being held in Manhattan and is considered one of the highest-profile cases for a new unit in the U.S. Attorney’s office focused on prosecuting civil rights violations. Meanwhile, Combs has reportedly launched a meme coin valued at around $180 million amid the trial, which some legal experts suggest could negatively impact his sentencing if convicted. This is an AI-generated article powered by DeepNewz, curated by The Defiant. For more information, including article sources, visit DeepNewz . To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

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