P Diddy makes first court appearance in prison clothes as trial date set for May; gets support from his mom, kids
P Diddy, in prison clothes and shackles, made his first appearance at the Manhattan court on Thursday. He was joined by his mother, Janice Combs, and six kids. The rapper was arrested last month on serious charges.
Sean "Diddy" Combs made his first court appearance on Thursday after being arrested on serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and sexual assault. Dressed in prison attire, P Diddy entered the Manhattan federal courthouse where his mother and six of his seven kids were waiting for him. He will go for trial in May 2025, with prosecutors suggesting more changes can be made to the schedule. Diddy is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
P Diddy's first appearance since arrest
The rapper-turned-music mogul, 54, looked completely dishevelled as he entered the Manhattan court in prison clothes and shackles. The Bad Boys Record founder was joined by his 84-year-old mother, Janice Combs, and six of his seven children: son Quincy Brown, 33, son Justin Combs, 30, son Christian ¡°King¡± Combs, 26, daughter Chance Combs, 18, and twin daughters Jessie and D¡¯Lila Combs, 17.
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According to media reports, Janice - who recently put out a lengthy statement defending her son - was heckled on her way to the court. At the same time, the crowd asked twins to 'stick together'.
Trial date set for Diddy
Though distraught, Diddy appeared calm in court with his family by his side. Judge Arun Subramanian, the first Indian American to serve on Manhattan's Federal District Court, announced that the rapper would go to trial on May 5, 2025.
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Diddy's lawyer filed a third plea seeking his release
Earlier this week, Diddy¡¯s legal team filed a fresh plea seeking his pretrial release. Challenging the court's decision to reject the rapper's bail twice, they cited insufficient evidence for detention and alleged legal errors in the court¡¯s decision. Prosecutors, meanwhile, maintained that his release would warrant a danger as he could tamper with the witness that would obstruct the case. Diddy has offered to be under surveillance via a GPS monitor at all times.
Diddy was arrested last month and has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.
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