Sean Combs Shuts Down Rumored Plea Deal Before Jury Selection
*Despite recent rumors of a last-minute plea deal, Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed in court that he rejected an offer from federal prosecutors. In a Manhattan courtroom on April 30, 2025, Combs responded “Yes, I did” when asked by Judge Arun Subramanian if he turned down a plea deal that would have reduced his sentence in exchange for a guilty plea.
This clarification came in the wake of Media Takeout reporting that Combs was allegedly in late-stage negotiations to seal a deal for around five years in federal prison—a report that now appears to have been incorrect. Combs remains steadfast in taking his case to trial, determined to prove his innocence despite facing life behind bars if convicted.
Jury Selection Timeline and Procedures Revealed
Jury selection is set to begin May 5, with Judge Subramanian insisting on a tight schedule to have opening statements ready by May 12. About 150 jury candidates will undergo sequestered questioning, with each brought in individually to discuss sensitive personal matters, ensuring privacy due to the case’s sex trafficking nature.
Judge Subramanian emphasized that time is critical, though he acknowledged that private sidebar conferences might slow the process. The goal is to whittle the field down to 45 candidates for voir dire questioning before seating the final jury panel.
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Key Evidence: Cassie Ventura’s Testimony and Hotel Footage
One of the prosecution’s strongest pieces of evidence is a 2016 L.A. hotel security video showing Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The video, which aired on CNN last year, shows Combs chasing, hitting, and dragging Ventura down a corridor. Judge Subramanian ruled that the footage will be shown to the jury, marking a pivotal point in the case.
Ventura, identified as Victim-1, is set to testify under her own name, sharing details of what prosecutors call “freak-offs”—wild, coercive sexual encounters involving drugs, sex workers, and threats of violence, allegedly orchestrated by Combs and his aides, Deadline is reporting.
Defense Pushes Back Against Charges and Evidence
Combs’ legal team, led by Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, continues to argue that the federal government is applying “racist” laws and unfairly targeting non-traditional sexual behavior. The defense has also attacked the search warrants from 2024 raids on Combs’ homes, calling them overly broad and unconstitutional.
In a small victory this week, Combs secured permission to wear non-prison attire during his trial. Starting next week, he can wear up to five button-down shirts, five pairs of pants, five sweaters, five pairs of socks, and two pairs of lace-free shoes. Notably, there was no mention of hair dye, meaning jurors will see Combs with the white hair he’s had since his arrest.
What’s Next for the Sean Combs Trial?
The upcoming trial is expected to last six weeks, drawing intense media attention due to the high-profile nature of the case. Despite mounting legal challenges and damaging evidence, Combs maintains his innocence, insisting all interactions were consensual.
While family support appeared absent at the latest hearing, with no blood relatives in court, a self-declared “godbrother” was present, exchanging waves with Combs from the gallery. All eyes are now on May 5, when jury selection officially kicks off and the next phase of this high-stakes trial begins.
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