Diddy’s Freak-Offs EXPOSED in Court!
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has rejected a plea deal in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering case, opting instead to take the stand in a trial that promises to be one of the most explosive celebrity court battles in decades.
At a Glance
Sean “Diddy” Combs rejects a plea deal in federal sex trafficking case
Jury selection begins Monday, coinciding with the Met Gala
Combs faces life in prison if convicted; trial expected to last 8 weeks
Former partner Cassie Ventura among key witnesses
Surveillance video of alleged abuse permitted as evidence
Diddy Heads to Trial
At age 55, Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing the full weight of the justice system after choosing to fight a sweeping federal indictment rather than accept a negotiated plea. As reported by ABC News, Combs has been in custody since September at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. During a recent court appearance, he confirmed his rejection of the plea deal with a simple, “Yes, I do, your honor.”
Opening statements are expected later this month, but the case has already drawn intense public interest, with its start aligning symbolically with the Met Gala. Prosecutors say Combs orchestrated a “freak-offs” network involving drugs, coerced sex acts, and human trafficking—allegations his legal team claims reflect consensual, alternative adult lifestyles.
Watch ABC’s coverage at “Diddy Rejects Plea, Faces Sex Trafficking Trial”.
Cassie and Key Evidence
The prosecution’s case will feature testimony from as many as 20 witnesses, including singer and former partner Cassie Ventura. Ventura previously settled a civil case against Combs over allegations of rape and assault, but she is now expected to testify under oath. Surveillance footage showing alleged abuse by Combs has been admitted as evidence, increasing the pressure on his defense.
Lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo has pushed back, describing the incidents as part of a misunderstood “lifestyle.” The court has approved specific attire for Combs during proceedings, allowing up to five button-down shirts, five pants, and two pairs of shoelace-less shoes, according to court records reviewed by BBC News.
Stakes and Spectacle
The charges carry steep penalties. The sex trafficking count has a mandatory minimum of 15 years, while the racketeering conspiracy could result in life imprisonment. Though the terms of the rejected plea deal were not made public, legal analysts suggest the risk of trial reflects Combs’ attempt to salvage his legacy and dispute the government’s sweeping narrative.
Combs’ case has already drawn widespread media coverage and a firestorm on social media. According to the New York Magazine, his trial is expected to define not only his future but the accountability era now gripping the music industry.
As the eight-week trial begins, it will test not only the credibility of high-profile witnesses but the resilience of a celebrity empire built over three decades—now facing its ultimate reckoning.