

Diddy‘s legal battle just took a dramatic turn-he’s rejected a plea deal in his sex trafficking case, and his lawyers are doubling down with a bold defense. During a hearing in Manhattan federal court, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo revealed the hip-hop mogul turned down the offer, opting to fight the charges head-on.
“Diddy rejected a plea deal federal prosecutors offered him,” TMZ reported, noting the deal’s details weren’t disclosed. Agnifilo’s defense? “He’s simply a swinger, not a criminal,” arguing that Diddy’s lifestyle-known for “Freak Offs” with sex workers-was consensual and common.
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Diddy, 55, faces serious charges: two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and one count of racketeering, to which he’s pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors paint a darker picture, alleging he coerced women into sexual performances, often with male escorts, as part of a racketeering scheme.
“It’s relevant to the defendant’s intent that there’s a lifestyle called swingers,” Agnifilo told the judge, adding, “Part of the reason people think it’s appropriate is because it’s common.” X users are buzzing-“Diddy’s team is really going with the swinger defense?” one tweeted-while others aren’t buying it: “Swinging doesn’t equal trafficking,” another countered.
Swinger lifestyle defense after plea rejection
The trial, set for May 5, is expected to last eight to ten weeks, with jury selection starting the same day. Prosecutors pushed back hard, with Maureen Comey urging the judge to block Diddy from citing other celebs who’ve hired escorts, per Reuters.
Agnifilo clarified they wouldn’t go there but insisted the “swinger” lifestyle context matters. “This defense is bold, but will it hold up?” an X user mused, noting the uphill battle Diddy faces with allegations spanning 2021 to 2024, including a new charge carrying a 15-year minimum.
Diddy’s legal woes have been headline news since his September 2024 indictment, with added charges in April 2025 accusing him of trafficking a female victim across state lines. A 2016 video of him assaulting ex Cassie Ventura, set to be admitted at trial, adds fuel to the fire.
“That video’s gonna haunt him,” an X user predicted, referencing the clip showing Diddy grabbing and kicking Cassie in a hotel. With the trial looming, Diddy’s swinger defense is stirring debate-fans are split on whether it’ll clear his name or dig a deeper hole.
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