Lawyers for music industry mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have officially asked for a two-month postponement of his upcoming federal sex-trafficking trial. In a letter filed with U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday, Combs’ lawyers contended that the previously scheduled May 5 timeline does not provide adequate time to mount an adequate defense due to delayed evidence disclosures from prosecutors. Combs has denied all the charges against him, insisting that the allegations are part of a larger effort to discredit him and tarnish his legacy.
Past Charges
Earlier to this, Diddy was already facing three serious federal charges which were racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking and transporting individuals for illegal purposes. According to the prosecutors, the new allegations basically details how combs and his associates allegedly lured women into exploitative situations under the situations. Prosecutors claim that some of these incidents took place over several years and across multiple state.
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Detailed Pattern Of Exploitation
Prosecutors allege that Sean recruited, enticed, harbored, transported and maintained Victim-2. They further claimed that, he attempted, aided and willfully caused Victim-2 to engage in commercial sex acts. The indictment also accuses him of transporting Victim-2 and other sex workers across both state and international borders with intent that the individuals engage in prostitution.
As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on the courtroom to see whether Diddy will be granted a delay in the trails and how the high-profile proceedings impact the rapper.
