

In a decision that seems brave but could be very risky for his future, rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs rejected a last-minute plea deal, which was his last option before going to trial and is now set to begin hearings on Monday, May 5 in New York.
The hip-hop mogul appeared in federal court on Thursday and officially confirmed his decision to proceed with the process
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During the hearing, Diddy, dressed in prison uniform and sporting gray hair and glasses, stood before Judge Arun Subramanian as he was asked directly if he had read the proposal. Combs simply said: “Yes, your honor.”
Regarding the details of the deal, which was not made public, prosecutors indicated that if Combs had accepted it, he would have faced a lesser sentence but would be marked by acknowledging responsibility for the charges against him. Now, he will have to convince a jury of his innocence
His defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said he discussed the terms of the offer carefully with Diddy last week and assured that the decision to reject it was made jointly. It was also confirmed that his client will be able to appear in his own clothes, by special authorization of the judge
Since his arrest last September, Combs has been held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he has suffered a noticeable physical deterioration: he has gone gray, his complexion is dull, and his grooming is neglected. He is a far cry from the dapper businessman who triumphed in the music industry.
For his part, prosecutor Madison Smyser said they formally submitted the plea deal last week and requested that Combs be present at Thursday’s hearing
While the judge formally warned Lisa Bloom, a lawyer for one of Combs’ alleged victims, to refrain from making further statements about the case or the allegations against the musician, as she did in an interview with the BBC
Another defender of Combs, Teny Geragos, called such comments “disturbing” and “improper,” and warned that these statements could influence public perception and compromise the impartiality of the trial.
Therefore, the judge warned that all lawyers involved must comply with their code of conduct: “We are days away from trial. I will not tolerate anything that jeopardizes the defendant’s right to a fair trial,” he said.
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