Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to face a sex-trafficking trial starting April 28, with recent developments favoring him. A Manhattan judge ruled that two prior accusers, whose explosive allegations lacked corroboration, cannot testify, seen as a win for Combs. However, a third accuser, known as "Victim 5," will testify, potentially strengthening the prosecution's case. Other pretrial decisions included rejecting a request to delay the trial and limiting juror questionnaires, while granting access to drafts of a witness's memoir and allowing subpoenas for relevant docuseries footage.
The judge's decision to bar two prior accusers while allowing one to testify is seen as a crucial pretrial victory for Combs, impacting the prosecution's case.
Judge Arun Subramanian's ruling highlights the court's efforts to manage testimonies, acknowledging 'explosive' but uncorroborated allegations that could distract the jurors.
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