a federal judge just made it clear that Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming trial is still locked in for May, even after his legal team tried to buy him more time. According to courtroom updates, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian shot down a two-month delay request, leaving Diddy’s legal team with no extra runway.
The music mogul’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, had initially floated the idea of a two-week delay during a hearing on Monday, but later followed up with a formal letter requesting a full two-month adjournment so they could better prep for trial.
Judge Subramanian wasn’t feeling it. He made it known that Diddy already has a whole squad — at least four lawyers — on the case and said he wouldn’t allow a “fishing expedition” just to go diggin’ for more evidence. In fact, he shut down a few other moves too — including motions to drop counts three and five, both tied to charges of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution.
Combs, 55, remains locked up at a federal jail in Brooklyn, still holding his not-guilty stance on five criminal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Unless something changes fast, opening statements are set to pop off on May 12, and word is this trial could stretch between eight to 10 weeks.
Judge Says No More Delays: Diddy’s Legal Team Running Out of Options
During the two-hour court session on Friday, Judge Subramanian wasn’t pulling any punches. While Combs’ team said prosecutors were dragging their feet turning over evidence — especially in light of the third superseding indictment that just came down this month — the judge wasn’t buying that excuse for a delay.
That new indictment centers around a woman identified only as Victim-2. It tacks on two extra charges: one count of sex trafficking and one of transporting for prostitution. These just stack on top of the already heavy charges Diddy’s facing — sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation-related charges that stem back to a September indictment.
Combs’ attorneys argued they needed more time to properly respond to these fresh additions. But Subramanian stayed firm — this trial is movin’ forward. “You’ve had time and you’ve got resources. This trial starts in May,” he said in court.
More Legal Moves Coming: Next Court Date Already Scheduled
Even though this trial is locked in, the courtroom drama isn’t done. Another hearing is already set for next week, meaning Diddy’s legal team still has a few more shots to make moves before May 12. But with the judge clearly sending a message that delays won’t be entertained, it’s looking like Diddy and his squad gotta come ready.
This case is one of the most high-profile legal battles the hip-hop world has seen in years. And as the countdown to the courtroom showdown continues, all eyes are gonna be on what gets revealed when testimony begins. With a trial expected to last up to two months, there’s still a whole lot that could come to light.
What’s Next For Diddy?
Now that the judge has said no to a delay, Diddy’s team is on the clock.
They’re expected to push back hard during trial, but with the mounting charges and the court not budging on the schedule, they’ll need to come with everything they got. And with the public waiting to hear details — especially around Victim-2 and this latest indictment — the next few weeks are bound to bring explosive developments.
If convicted, Combs faces major time behind bars. But for now, he remains in custody, awaiting his day in court. Keep it locked, because we’ll be following every update as this unfolds.
