Nearly 200 celebrities were listed for prospective jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, which began May 5, to assess any bias due to familiarity.
About 150 jurors are being vetted for knowledge of Diddy, their views on law enforcement, and personal experiences with sexual assault.
Diddy, 55, faces charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution—allegations he denies. One plaintiff, Manzaro Joseph, claims Diddy drugged and humiliated him at a 2015 party, with several celebrities allegedly present, including Beyoncé and LeBron James.
Joseph accuses Diddy of coercion, public humiliation, and sexual assault. Diddy’s legal team calls the claims false and sensationalized for media attention.
