The criminal trial against Diddy is expected to last eight weeks after his arrest last September for charges of organized crime, sex trafficking, prostitution and others.
Hours before the opening statements at the trial for sex trafficking against Sean “Diddy” combs Before a jury not yet formed, the defense is prepared to ask for the suspension of the legal process.
Until Sunday night, the United States Prosecutor’s Office for the Southern District of New York had not yet restored contact with a key witness against the founder of Bad Boy Records, according to the Deadline portal.
Only a few weeks ago, the victim-3, as is known in the accusation against combshe had promised to testify in the criminal trial, which will probably entail the perpetual conviction of the accused, winner of Grammy and rejected an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office. Not having to reveal his real name, according to the judicial documents, the victim-3 would have detailed before the court and the jury how Diddy allegedly exploited her sexually.
The trial for sex trafficking against Sean “Diddy” combs could be suspended
Now The victim-3, who does not reside in New York, is missing And I could provide the combs legal team with the tools to paralyze the case, at least for now. It is expected to appear before Judge Arun Subramanian around 8:30 am et to consolidate the jury and listen to an update on the victim-3 by the federals. The defense plans request the cancellation of the trial or a postponement of the beginning of the sameif it does not appear.
The hope that the nullity of the trial is declared is a bit unpredictable. The desire for a postponement, on the other hand, has a solid legal basis.
According to the aforementioned portal, police sources claim to believe that the victim-3 has disappeared for fear of their safety, but did not give more details. The defense did not respond to the request for comments on the probability that the victim-3 does not participate in the trial and its possible consequences.
The criminal trial against Diddy is expected to last eight weeks after his arrest last September for charges of Organized crime, sex trafficking, prostitution and others.
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