Music mogul and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is scheduled to face trial for racketeering and sëx trafficking charges starting May 5, 2025.
The decision was made during a court hearing on Thursday, where U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian also ruled that Combs will remain incarcerated until his trial begins.
The charges against Combs stem from accusations that he sexually abused multiple women, coercing them into participating in drug-fueled sëx parties through threats and violence.
He was indicted on three criminal counts last month and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Despite two attempts, Combs has been denied bail due to concerns about potential witness tampering.
Prosecutor Emily Johnson revealed that the investigation is ongoing, with the possibility of additional charges.
Authorities seized 96 electronic devices in March, and more evidence is still being examined.
The allegations against Combs began gaining traction last year after singer Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, claimed that the Grammy-winning artist subjected her to more than a decade of abuse, including a 2018 rape.
Since then, numerous civil lawsuits have been filed, depicting Combs as a violent predator who exploited his fame to abuse women.
In a shocking development, lawyers representing over 100 individuals—some of them children—have indicated they plan to pursue further legal action against him.
This high-profile case has intensified scrutiny of the entertainment industry, as many argue it exposes a broader culture of sëxüal misconduct within the music world.