A federal judge in New York has set key dates for his racketeering and sex trafficking trial, marking a significant step toward what could be one of the most high-profile legal battles in recent memory.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued an order finalizing the timeline, with jury selection beginning on April 28, 2025, and opening statements scheduled for May 12, 2025. The ruling ensures that Diddy, who remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, will stand trial after months of legal maneuvering and unsuccessful attempts to secure release.
The legal process kicks off with a pretrial conference on April 25, 2025, where attorneys will finalize procedural matters. Potential jurors will fill out questionnaires between April 28 and April 30, with both sides expected to submit their proposed jury lists by May 1. If disputes arise, the judge has scheduled a hearing on May 2 to resolve them.
Voir dire—where attorneys will question jurors under sequestration with public access—will begin on May 5, followed by peremptory strikes on May 9 to narrow the jury pool, where as many as 600 people are expected to be called.