Sean "Diddy" Combs has been charged with multiple federal crimes, including s*x trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutors allege that Combs used his influence in the music industry to control and exploit women. They claim that his actions were part of a larger criminal operation that lasted several years. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025, with a jury selection and could last up to two months.
Combs' legal team argues that his actions were private and consensual. They claim that his lifestyle choices are being wrongly portrayed as criminal acts.
Why are Diddy’s lawyers talking about his ‘swinger’ lifestyle?
According to a report published on BBC News on April 26, 2025, during a court hearing on Friday, April 25, 2025, Diddy's lawyers said that his private life is important to the case. They claim that Combs lived a “swinger” lifestyle that included group s*x and s*x workers. They argue that all activities were between consenting adults and were not crimes.
Marc Agnifilo, one of Diddy’s lawyers, told the court that Combs believed his lifestyle was common among some groups. He also said that Combs thought everything happening at these parties was accepted by those involved. The defense wants the jury to see the difference between a private lifestyle and forced activities.
The judge ruled that the defense can bring up this argument. However, the court said the defense cannot name other celebrities or compare Combs' behavior to others. The focus will remain only on Diddy’s actions and the allegations against him.
What are the charges Diddy is facing?
According to a report by Variety on April 25, 2025, Sean "Diddy" Combs faces five serious federal charges. These include two counts of s*x trafficking, two counts of transportation for prostitution, and one count of racketeering. These charges relate to alleged events that happened between 2015 and 2023.
Prosecutors claim that Combs organized events known as “Freak Offs.” They allege that these gatherings involved drugs, alcohol, and multiple people. They also claim that some women were pressured, threatened, or hurt to make them take part in sex acts. The government argues that these were not private parties but part of a criminal enterprise.
Diddy’s legal team disputes these allegations. They claim that no one was forced to do anything and that all activities were based on consent. The defense will argue that the events were part of his private life and not criminal behavior.
Diddy rejected the plea deal
In early April 2025, prosecutors reportedly offered Combs a plea deal, according to USA Today on April 5, 2025. The details of the offer have not been shared with the public. Combs decided to reject the deal and instead chose to defend himself in court.
By going to trial, Combs is putting the decision into the hands of a jury. If he is found guilty, he could face a long prison sentence, possibly even life in prison.
His lawyers claim that all events were voluntary and between consenting adults. They argue that the government is misunderstanding or misrepresenting private behavior.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is preparing to face a major federal trial beginning in May 2025. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including s*x trafficking and racketeering. His defense team claims that his private lifestyle involved only consenting adults and was not criminal.
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