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The treetoper should find many customers. Because in the trial against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, which starts today (May 5th), no television cameras are approved in the hall.
In the area, a huge media interest is expected. The Multi-Multi millionaire threatens a long-term prison sentence.
The trial in New York is scheduled for eight to 10 weeks. In the first phase, it will take place five times a week from Monday to Friday. Kick Off is at 9.30 Eastern Time, which means 3:30 p.m. in Central Europe.
Final selection and “launch” of the jury
After months of preliminary reporting, large US media such as the TV stations NBC or CNN have now published information “Guides”. The “sex trafficking trial” has been prepared for a quick overview like a checklist.
The start will be not very spectacular. It is about the final selection and “launch” of the jury. This jury, depending on the defense, could take several days. The opening plea of the lawyers and the beginning of the testimony are expected for the next week.
The judges have accommodated Combs with regard to his appearance. Instead of the ocher-colored “jail suit”, Sean Combs can take place in his self-selected private gap on the dock.
Risk of darkening and influence important witnesses?
Sean Combs was arrested on September 16, 2024 and has been sitting in the metropolitan dation center in Brooklyn since then. Reason: Risk of darkening and influencing important witnesses. His lawyer team made various applications on deposit until the start of the trial. They also led the “terrible” conditions in this institution: overcrowded, understaffed, prevailing culture of violence.
Finally, there were no more spectacular details. Both sides obviously want to keep their powder dry. The known charges of the New York public prosecutor remains: human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation (“sex traffic”) and associated organized crime.
There is talk of “day -long orgies”
Sean Combs is said to have abused and threatened women and men for years. There is talk of “day -long orgies”, embedded in a “criminal company” with numerous helpers and helpers. According to the indictment, the victims were flown in from all over the USA, partly set and raped in drugs.
On the ARD website, the New York criminal law expert and lawyer Zachary Margulis-Hohnuma is quoted: “If you take it all together, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison in the event of a guilty verdict.”
Sean Combs has pleaded on “not guilty”. His sexual relationships were mutually acceptable. He emphasized all allegations of misconduct.