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This morning, dozens of daily New Yorkers filed for federal court in downtown Manhattan to begin Didi’s criminal trial. They were taken to court by one person and then questioned by a double magistrate and attorney. Ultimately, 12 of them (plus six alternatives) will bear a huge responsibility: deciding the fate of the fallen hip-hop giant.
Once, after the National Defense Force asked for a bathroom, Didi directly solved it U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian: "I'm sorry for your honor," he said. "I'm a little nervous today."
Sean "Diddy" comb stands with his lawyer before Judge Arun Subramanian, observing potential juror databases in New York on Monday.Jane Rosenberg/Reuters
The jury selection is expected to take about three days. Then, earlier next week, prosecutors and defense attorneys will make their opening statements – you will start getting a daily version of the newsletter in your inbox.
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Diddy, 55, appeared on the first day of the jury, wearing a white collar shirt, black crew sweater and grey casual pants, according to NBC News Adam Reisswho is in the court. Diddy, clean shaved and grey, hugged and shook hands with his lawyer.
The prospective jurors entering the court today were asked questions aimed at raising potential bias or conflict, including questions about their experiences of sexual harassment and domestic violence, their perceptions of illegal drugs and sex workers and their perceptions of law enforcement and hip-hop artists.
A list of more than 100 places has also been shown to prospective jurors whose names may appear at trial. List Featured Michael B. Jordan,,,,, Mike Myers and Kanye West, No one was involved in the case. Attorneys did not provide an explanation for the list, and representatives from Jordan, Myers and West did not immediately respond to requests for comment. NBC News' Janelle Griffith There are details.
We've told you about one of Didi's lawyers, Geragos words. She is the daughter of a famous celebrity defense lawyer Mark Geragos. He is not a full member of Diddy Defence, but a source familiar with the case told NBC News Chloe Melas He will "help informally throughout the trial" and he will "help to recommend which jurors to choose the legal team."