On Thursday, Sean “Diddy” Combs officially turned down the government’s offer to enter a guilty plea and avoid the prospect of a lengthy jail term.
Judge Arun Subramanian questioned Combs whether he turned down the offer from federal prosecutors. “Yes I do, your honor,” he said.
Combs, 55, is accused of forcing women into protracted sexual sessions he referred to as “freak-offs.” She faces counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and prostitution. His trial is set to begin Monday with jury selection.
In contrast to a trial conviction on all charges, which could have resulted in what is essentially a life sentence, Combs would have faced less jail time if he had entered a guilty plea, according.
To assistant US attorney Maurene Comey. The plea agreement’s specifics were not made public. Combs wore a beige prison uniform when he appeared in court. He offered one of his lawyers,
Teny Geragos, a fist bump, a grin, and an embrace. During the short meeting, Geragos expressed concerns over remarks made to a documentary by Lisa Bloom, a Los Angeles-based lawyer.
