Diddy has been granted a wardrbobe improve as his federal trial kicks off in Could with a number of expenses and no plea deal in sight.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is buying and selling his tan jail-issued jumpsuit for a courtroom wardrobe makeover as he prepares to face critical expenses in federal courtroom this Could.
Based on experiences, a federal decide has authorized a request to permit Diddy to put on civilian garments throughout his upcoming trial.
Choose Arun Subramanian granted the embattled Hip-Hop mogul entry to 5 button-down shirts, 5 pairs of pants, 5 sweaters, 5 pairs of socks and two pairs of sneakers—with out laces—for safety causes.
The clothes might be delivered to the Metropolitan Detention Middle in Brooklyn, the place Combs is at present being held.
The choice comes after Combs’ earlier courtroom appearances in March 2025, the place he was seen in a beige jail uniform with graying hair and a beard. He seemed noticeably thinner and older than in previous public appearances.
Diddy’s authorized workforce argued that carrying jail apparel may unfairly affect jurors, and Choose Subramanian agreed.
Jury choice is scheduled to start Could 5, with opening statements anticipated round Could 12.
Diddy Reportedly Rejects Plea Deal Forward Of Trial
The trial stems from a superseding indictment filed in April 2025 that added two extra expenses—intercourse trafficking and a prostitution-related offense—bringing the overall to 5.
Combs has pleaded not responsible and declined a plea deal supplied by prosecutors. The courtroom will verify his rejection of the settlement throughout a listening to on Could 1.
Choose Subramanian additionally denied a request from Combs’ attorneys to delay the trial by two months, stating that the protection, which incorporates 4 regulation corporations, had ample time to arrange.
Three alleged victims are anticipated to testify utilizing pseudonyms, whereas Cassie Ventura, Combs’ former girlfriend, will testify below her actual title.
Prosecutors allege that Combs orchestrated drug-fueled intercourse events known as “Freak-Offs,” recorded the encounters and used threats to keep up management over the individuals. His protection workforce plans to argue that the occasions have been a part of a consensual “swinger” way of life and never legal in nature.
