In a shocking turn of events, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs erupted in a New York courtroom today as jury selection for his high-stakes criminal trial began. The tension skyrocketed when the judge appointed Ben Chu—the same attorney who famously represented Johnny Depp during his explosive trial against Amber Heard—to oversee jury selection. Diddy, visibly agitated, expressed his displeasure, fearing that this unexpected twist could jeopardize his case.

The courtroom drama unfolded on the third day of jury selection for Diddy, who faces serious charges including 𝑠e𝑥 trafficking and racketeering. With a jury pool now narrowed to 35 potential jurors, the stakes are higher than ever. Diddy’s high-powered legal team is grappling with the potential biases of jurors who are all too familiar with the celebrity scandal surrounding the case, particularly the distressing video evidence of Diddy allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

As the court sifted through prospective jurors, many admitted to hearing about the case, igniting fears of bias. The prosecution aims to prove that Diddy exploited his fame and influence to orchestrate drug-fueled 𝑠e𝑥 parties, coercing women into silence through intimidation and violence. Meanwhile, Diddy’s defense is framing the relationship with Cassie as consensual, despite the serious allegations against him.

With the trial set to begin in mere days, Diddy’s rejection of a plea deal has heightened the stakes. He faces a potential life sentence if convicted. As the courtroom buzzes with anticipation, all eyes are on the jury selection process—the ultimate determinant of Diddy’s fate. Will the celebrity’s influence be enough to sway public perception, or will the weight of the allegations prove too heavy? The world watches closely as the trial unfolds, ready to witness the next chapter in this unfolding saga.