Diddy Seeks To Delay Federal Sex Trafficking Trial For Two Months

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has officially filed a motion requesting a two-month delay in the start of his upcoming federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, citing incomplete discovery and newly introduced evidence in a superseding indictment handed down earlier this month.

The motion, filed Wednesday (April 16), asks a federal judge for “a 2-month adjournment,” raising concerns about a lack of preparedness due to ongoing government disclosures.

According to the motion, Combs’ defense argues that prosecutors have failed to provide critical evidence in a timely manner, despite the looming trial dates — jury selection is set to begin May 5, with opening statements scheduled for May 12.

“The government opposes our proposed reasonable adjournment request, even though it is still producing discovery, including discovery on Count Four — a 15-year mandatory minimum count — and has indicated, over our objection, that it will not produce the exhibits and witness list due today, or additional 3500 material, while this request is pending,” the motion states.

“Under these circumstances, with discovery seemingly incomplete on a 15-year mandatory minimum count, we cannot, in good conscience, go to trial on the scheduled date.”

“This is a problem that the government has created, yet it opposes our reasonable request.”

On Monday, April 14, Combs’ attorneys initially raised concerns over the timing of the new indictment and the government’s slow pace in sharing discovery materials. In response, the presiding judge granted them 48 hours to formally argue for the trial delay, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for Friday (April 18).

“Pending this Friday’s conference, the parties should proceed on the current schedule, including making all required disclosures. As for the evidentiary issue pertaining to Victim-4, which was first brought to the Court’s attention Monday, the Court will also address that issue at Friday’s conference,” the judge told the state and Combs’ legal counsel.

“If Combs has a renewed application for that evidence that addresses some or all of the Government’s objections, the Court will promptly consider it. SO ORDERED,” the judge also noted.

The disgraced music mogul continues to face mounting legal pressure, as federal prosecutors pursue multiple charges tied to a sweeping investigation into the Bad Boy Entertainment founder’s alleged sex trafficking and criminal conspiracy.