Sean 'Diddy' Combs has rejected a plea deal related to serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. The decision was made in a hearing where the judge confirmed his denial of the deal, which could have resulted in a shorter prison term upon conviction. Combs faces potentially life-altering consequences if found guilty of the charges stemming from allegations by his former partner and additional accusers. The upcoming jury selection and trial will commence as he maintains his not guilty plea.
At a Thursday hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian asked Combs whether he rejected the plea deal from federal prosecutors that could have shortened his possible prison sentence if convicted. "Yes, I do, your honor," Combs said.
Combs was arrested and indicted last year after a bombshell lawsuit from his former partner, the singer Casandra Ventura, alleging a vast web of drug-fueled parties described as "freak-offs" and years of physical and sexual abuse.
Convictions on all counts would likely be the equivalent of a life sentence for the 55-year-old Combs. The charge of racketeering conspiracy carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, while the sex trafficking charge has a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to a life sentence.
Combs has denied all the charges against him, including those in a superseding March indictment, and has pleaded not guilty.
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