Diddy trial stay: Intercourse-trafficking case towards Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs begins

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Main Diddy’s defence is Marc Agnifilo, a lawyer who has expertise with high-profile circumstances. Agnifilo beforehand defended cult chief Keith Raniere, convicted fraudster Martin Shkreli, and former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng.

He’s additionally representing Luigi Mangione, who has been charged with the homicide of UnitedHealthcare’s chief govt Brian Thompson.

Additionally on the authorized crew is Teny Geragos, the daughter of well-known movie star legal professional Mark Geragos. In the previous few days, the prosecution has taken problem with the elder Geragos, due to content material shared on his podcast – 2 Indignant Males.

“I’m right here to assist my daughter. (Combs) is a good friend,” he advised CNN on Tuesday.

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There are 5 different attorneys representing Combs. In a court docket sketch from jury choice final week, Diddy was seen hugging Brian Metal, the defence’s most up-to-date addition – who represented rapper Younger Thug in Georgia just lately.

On the opposite facet, there are eight members of the prosecution, together with Maurene Ryan Comey, who’s had a storied profession within the Southern District of New York and beforehand secured a conviction for British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.