Sean “Diddy” Combs loses his bid to delay trial, and today jury selection begins as celebrities with whom Diddy once partied gather for the Met Gala. Combs showed up to court in glasses and a pullover as Judge Arun Subramanian allows him to ditch prison clothes for trial. The Judge also allows defense to move forward with a written jury questionnaire, but puts a 30-question limit.

The defense hopes to gain insight on potential jurors’ opinions on multiple sex partners, cheating, intimate partner violence, drug use, rap and illegal firearm ownership. Jennifer Lopez may be forced to testify as prosecutors aim to bring the 1999 Club NY shooting into evidence. Lopez and Combs fled the club after an altercation that left three injured by gunfire.

Sean “Diddy” Combs defense lawyers insist he isn’t a rapist, but a swinger! Attorney Marc Agnifilo tells the court Combs simply engages in a swinger lifestyle, which is not illegal. Prosecutors plan to prove Combs uses his many business enterprises to facilitate “Freak Offs” featuring male prostitutes and women coerced into the performance.

At his last pre-trial hearing, prosecutors reveal Sean “Diddy” Combs rejected a plea deal. Federal prosecutor Madison Smyser discloses the deal was offered, but remains secretive about terms. Opening statements are expected on May 12th.

Joining Nancy Grace today,

• Eric Faddis - Trial Lawyer and TV Legal Analyst, Founding Partner of Varner Faddis Elite Legal, former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,” Featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" Peacock www.drbethanymarshall.com/ , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations”, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division. Former Homicide and Crimes against children investigator. CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.
• Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors
• Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of Primetime Crime on YouTube. Website: www.popcrime.tv & primetimecrimeshow.com X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV
• Sydney Sumner - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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