May 7, 2025

Wednesday 5/7 Day 3. Everyone has an Opinion

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As jury selection nears completion in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, tensions rise both inside and outside the courtroom. Judge Subramanian dismisses jurors for bias, internet influence, and even HBO connections, while blasting attorney Mark Geragos for inflammatory remarks on a podcast. With thirty-five jurors qualified and opening statements looming, the court braces for a trial full of shocking testimony, video evidence, and explosive allegations. Host Nate Oliver breaks down all the drama from Day Three. Diddy Do It? is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, executive produced by Mark Francis and John McDermott.

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Welcome back to Diddy Do It, the daily podcast that

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follows every move in the federal trial of Sean Ditty Combs.

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I'm Nate Oliver and today is Wednesday, May seventh. It's

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day three of jury selection here in downtown Manhattan. And

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while we're not technically into the trial itself just yet,

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you wouldn't know it from the fireworks in the courtroom.

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From bizarre juror disqualifications to sharp words from the bench,

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and even a moment of chaos involving a controversial podcast appearance,

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this trial is already redefining what it means to be

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high profile. Let's break down everything that happened today and

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why the people chosen to sit on this jury could

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shape the entire outcome of this case. We begin with

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a number thirty five. That's how many jurors have now

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been deemed qualified by the court. The ultimate goal forty five,

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from which twelve will be selected along with six alternates,

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to hear what prosecuted is a sprawling case of sex trafficking, abuse,

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and racketeering, stretching over two decades. So far, the process

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has been deliberate. Judge Aaron Subramanian has taken a methodical

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approach to each potential juror, and that's no small feat

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considering the sheer amount of media exposure, online chatter, and

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raw public opinion swirling around this case. Let's talk about

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some of the characters we met today. One man, middle aged,

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said he didn't listen to Ditty's music, didn't even really

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know who he was, but then added, I just assume

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celebrities by their way out of trouble. That caught the

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judge's attention. Do you believe that would prevent you from

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fairly evaluating the evidence? Judge Subramanian asked, the man shrugged,

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Probably that was all it took, dismissed. Another juror, a

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young woman who works in tech, seemed calm and composed

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until she casually mentioned she watches true crime documentaries daily

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and follows legal commentary on tik talk. The prosecution flagged it.

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Further questioning revealed she had already watched a YouTube breakdown

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of Cassie Ventura's now settled lawsuit against Combs. She admitted

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it had shaped her opinion. She's out too. Then there

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was the HBO employee that potential juror noted that while

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she works in an unrelated department. Her network is currently

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developing a documentary reportedly titled The Fall of Ditty. The

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court hasn't confirmed the film's role in the trial, but

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the fact that she might have indirect exposure to material

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that could end up in evidence was enough. Excused Judge

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Supermanian is taking no chances, and frankly, with the stakes

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this high, he can't afford to. Now, let's talk about

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what might have been the most unexpected courtroom moment so far,

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and it happened before the session even began. Words started

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circulating about an interview given by attorney Mark Geragos. For

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those unfamiliar, Jaredgos is a well known criminal defense lawyer.

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He's not directly on Ditty's legal team, but he represents

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Ditty's mother, Janis Combs in ongoing civil matters. In a

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podcast appearance on Tuesday night, Garagos referred to the prosecution

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team as and this is a direct quote, a six

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pack of white women. The comment exploded across social media overnight,

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and this morning it reached the courtroom. Judge Subramanian didn't

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mince words. He addressed it head on, calling the remarks outrageous, unprofessional,

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and completely inappropriate for an officer of the court. Garagos

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was not present in the room, but the message was clear.

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Any attempt to use race, gender, or media to influence

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this jury will not be tolerated. The prosecution looked visibly

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rattled and frankly annoyed. Tacopina Ditty's lead council remained stone faced.

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Outside the courthouse, protesters seized on the comment. Some held

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signs reading, this isn't a six pack in it's justice.

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Others were far more blunt in their language. The tension

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out there is escalating, and the court knows it. Now

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back to the jury pool. As the day progressed, a

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few more potential jurors were qualified. One said he doesn't

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follow celebrity culture but believes everyone deserves a fair shot.

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Another described herself as a fan of nineties hip hop,

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but said she hadn't followed any of the recent allegations

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and could keep an open mind. That's the kind of

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juror both sides are desperately looking for. The court is

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moving closer to the magic number of forty five, barring

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any more surprises. Judge Subramanian hinted they could be ready

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to lock in the panel by tomorrow. Opening statements remain

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scheduled for Monday, May twelfth. Both sides have been given

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ninety minutes to make their initial pitches. The government plans

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to open with a sweeping timeline outlining what they describe

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as a two decade pattern of coercion, manipulation, drugging, and abuse,

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and they're expected to preview testimony from not just victims,

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but also Ditty's former employees, including bodyguards, assistants, and even

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a former driver. One of those witnesses, according to sources,

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will testify that he personally helped deliver women to hotel

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rooms and that he was paid cash not to ask questions. Meanwhile,

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the defense is preparing an equally dramatic opener. They plan

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to argue that the government is conflating consensual adult behavior

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with criminality, that the so called freak offs were nothing

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more than wild parties, that Ditty isn't a trafficker, he's

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a target. This strategy will be risky, especially with graphic

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evidence expected to be presented, but it's clear that Ditty's

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team is going all in. More in a moment, We've

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also learned that the court will allow one piece of

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controversial video into evidence. The hotel surveillance footage from twenty

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sixteen allegedly showing did He assaulting then girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

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The defense argued it was prejudicial. The judge ruled it

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was admissible, but only in limited context. It's likely to

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be shown during week two of the trial. So where

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do we go from here? Jury selection should wrap up tomorrow,

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and with that the stage will officially be set. Twelve

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New Yorkers and whose names will never know and will

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sit in judgment of one of the most powerful figures

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in music history. They'll hear stories of fame and abuse,

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wealth and control, loyalty and betrayal, and when it's all over,

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they'll decide one simple question, did he do it? We'll

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be back tomorrow with more updates from inside the courtroom

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and behind the scenes. Please follow us on Apple Podcasts,

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Thanks for listening, I'm Nate Oliver. See you tomorrow.