Diddy jury selection gets wild as prospect says he can ‘buy his way out’

The process of selecting a jury for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial is turning out to be far from simple. The famous rapper is facing five serious charges. However, picking a jury that can be completely fair is proving difficult, as shown by several notable dismissals of potential jurors.

One possible juror was dismissed after writing on their questionnaire that Diddy’s enormous wealth might allow him to avoid legal consequences, suggesting he could “buy his way out of trouble.” This honest opinion shows how hard it is to find jurors who won’t be influenced by the idea that the defendant’s money could affect the case.

Another potential juror was let go because they knew details about Diddy’s personal life from listening to him on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. This dismissal shows the court’s effort to make sure jurors don’t have outside information that could sway their opinions.

Finding a jury for Diddy is harder than it seems

Another possible juror was removed because they had been caught shoplifting at Universal Studios in the past and had to hire a lawyer. This situation shows how carefully the court examines potential jurors’ backgrounds to avoid anyone with personal reasons to favor or distrust the legal system. The fact that this person needed legal help in the past could mean they have strong feelings, one way or another, about how the justice system works.

A fourth potential juror was dismissed because they worked for Simon & Schuster, the company that published Al B. Sure!’s memoir, Do You Believe Me Now? This decision shows how thoroughly the court checks for any links between jurors and people connected to the case, even indirectly. Since the memoir might contain information related to the trial, the court wanted to avoid any chance that the jurors’ judgment could be affected.

Adding to the trial’s complications, prosecutors have reportedly struggled to get testimony from “Victim 3.” This difficulty shows the challenges of prosecuting cases like this, especially when trying to get alleged victims to cooperate. Without this testimony, the prosecution’s case could be weakened.

Another issue is prosecutors’ frustration toward Mark Geragos, a well-known lawyer and the father of Diddy’s attorney, Teny Geragos. Mark Geragos has been advising the defense team even though he isn’t officially listed as part of Diddy’s legal team.

There are three original counts of sex trafficking involving force, fraud, or coercion; transporting someone to engage in prostitution; and racketeering conspiracy. In April 2025, two more charges were added, which are similar to the earlier sex trafficking and prostitution transportation charges. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all of them.