Didi’s trial begins in New York City: Updates of the courtroom and major moments

trial Sean “Didi” Combs It started in New York on Monday, May 5, after that His arrest in September 2024 On charges of sex trafficking, blackmail and transportation to participate in prostitution.

The operation began with the choice of the jury on Monday, with the opening of the opening arguments on Monday, May 12. Didi, 55, acknowledged that he was not guilty of all charges and rejected these allegations against him.

The music pole appeared on the field with the start of choosing the jury, wearing a jacket on a white shirt with gray pants, for each Associated Press. (Ruling on Aaron Supramian It was previously said that Didi could wear unofficial clothes throughout the experience instead of imprisonment.)

Before Voir Direction (Initial Melody’s Examinations) began on Monday, Didi rejected a deal of guilt, which may have shortened a possible prison sentence if he agreed to acknowledge guilt. When the judge asked him on Thursday, May 1, if he refused to offer the prosecution, Daidi replied, “Yes, I do.”

Didi was arrested last year after many accused of sexual assault allegations. In November 2023, his ex -girlfriend Cassette He filed a lawsuit against him, claiming that he was sexually and physically offended her during their relationship, which lasted from 2007 to 2018. Didi denied her claims, and the duo settled after one day.

In May 2024, CNN released a video clip of 2016 Didi kick and seize Cassi, now 28, at a hotel. The rapper later apologized in a video on Instagram, saying: “My behavior on this video is unforgivable. I take full responsibility for my actions in this video.” I felt disgusted after that when I did it. I feel disgusted now. … I do not ask for forgiveness. I am really sorry. “

In April, the prosecutors presented a work that says the person Mentioned in the indictment Under the “victim -1” nickname she will witness under her name. Multiple outlets at that time reported that the “victim -1” is Cassi, but it has not publicly confirmed its involvement in the trial.

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May 5

With the start of choosing the jury, the judge opened a joke about many borrowed names in Didi and mocked that the list of potential jurors as long as the famous wide range is famous Lord of the rings Novels.

US weekly Many potential jurors can confirm that they have seen news reports about the CNN video that showed Didi hitting Cassi in 2016 while they were still dating. One of the women described a fixed image of the video as a “cursed guide” and was removed from looking.

At one point, Didi also asked for a bathroom break, for every AP, I tell the judge, “I am sorry, your honor, I am a little tense today.”

Several celebrities have been named as people who may be mentioned during the trial, and potential jury were asked to say whether they are familiar with them. It was some of the mentioned names Michael B. Jordan, Mike Mikesand Kanye Westand Kid Cody And the singer of the child destiny Michelle WilliamsAlthough it has not been determined how it could be related to the procedures.

If you or anyone you know have been sexually assaulted, call The hotline for national sexual assault In 1-800-656-Hope (4673). If you or anyone you know suffer from domestic violence, please call The hotline of national domestic violence At 1-800-799-7233 for secret support. If you or anyone you know a victim of human smuggling, call National hotline for human trafficking In 1-888-373-7888.