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Jury selection for Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal trial faced setbacks as two prospective jurors were dismissed for inappropriate disclosures.
One woman claimed Combs could “buy his way out of jail” and shared her experience as an attempted rape victim, raising concerns about impartiality.
Another man admitted to daily marijuana use and confessed to smoking the night before, leading to his dismissal.
Jury selection is expected to conclude today.
Once 12 jurors and six alternates have been confirmed, opening arguments are expected to commence.
Combs, 55, remains in custody without bail, facing serious charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and fraud, with a minimum 15-year sentence if convicted.
LARRY NEUMEISTER | The Associated Press. (2024, November 16). Sean 'Diddy' combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say. WHP. https://local21news.com/news/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-is-trying-to-obstruct-justice-from-jail-prosecutors-say-bail-sex-trafficking-trial-manhattan-federal-court-music-mogul-not-guilty-brooklyn-new-york-charges-defendant-abuse-powerful-testimony?photo=1