Michael B. Jordan’s Name Comes Up During Jury Selection in Diddy’s High-Profile Trial
Michael B. Jordan isn’t expected to take the witness stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ explosive sex trafficking trial, but his name still caused a stir during jury selection.
According to Rolling Stone, on May 5, during the first day of jury screening, several names were thrown out to potential jurors—including Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Mike Myers, and Cassie herself, who’s listed under her government name, Casandra Ventura. But when Michael B. Jordan’s name hit the list, eyebrows raised.
As reported in previous coverage on Hollywood Unlocked, Cassie dropped bombshell accusations against Diddy in a 2023 lawsuit. She detailed a “flirtatious relationship with an actor” that allegedly turned violent behind the scenes once Diddy found out.
“[Combs] called the actor and threatened him,” the lawsuit stated bluntly. Sources later confirmed that the unnamed actor was indeed Creed star Michael B. Jordan.
What Cassie’s Lawsuit Revealed About the Alleged Threats and 2015 Relationship
In her November 2023 lawsuit, Cassie accused Diddy of a string of abusive behavior—including sex trafficking, drugging, and years of domestic violence. But what shook the internet was her reference to a secret 2015 romance with a then-unnamed actor.
She didn’t name-drop in the court docs, but she described the dynamic clearly: flirtation, excitement, then fear. Once Diddy found out, she said he became enraged, tracking down the actor and threatening him directly.
The actor is now confirmed to be Michael B. Jordan, who has not commented publicly on the incident. There’s no indication he’ll testify or play any role beyond being referenced during jury questioning. Still, the mention of his name shows how wide the trial’s net is—and how far back this alleged misconduct goes.
Cassie’s lawsuit was settled just one day after filing, but it lit a fuse. Since then, multiple others have come forward with similar claims against Diddy.
Diddy’s Charges: What He’s Facing and Where the Trial Stands
Diddy isn’t just facing heat from one case—he’s got a whole legal inferno chasing him. The hip-hop mogul is battling federal charges for sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. Prosecutors allege he ran a network of what they call “freak offs”—essentially orchestrated sex parties involving women and sometimes male sex workers.
The Southern District of New York indicted him in September 2024 after his arrest in Manhattan. Now, the trial is underway, with jury selection kicking off on May 5.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. If convicted, Diddy could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
What This Means for Michael B. Jordan Moving Forward
As of now, Michael B. Jordan hasn’t been called to testify, and there’s no sign he’ll be asked to. But just having his name brought up in a jury selection linked to a federal sex trafficking case is enough to raise questions and put pressure on public figures who might’ve had ties—innocent or otherwise—to the central players.
Sources close to Jordan say he was blindsided by the drama back in 2015 and kept it moving. Still, his name being brought into the courtroom almost a decade later speaks to how deep Cassie’s story runs.
