First celebs named in Diddy trial as potential jurors grilled on who they recognize and if they saw Cassie beating video
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
POTENTIAL jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial are being grilled on whether they recognize any celebrities on a list of 190 names presented during jury selection.
They've also been asked if they've seen the horrific video of Combs, 55, beating ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura as the meticulous process of seating a jury gets underway in Manhattan.
7
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is seen in a court sketch on day one of jury selection
Credit: Reuters
7
Combs's attorney, Brian Steel, is working to select jurors for the high-profile trial in Manhattan
Credit: AFP
7
As part of the jury selection process, potential jurors were asked if they were familiar with Michael B. Jordan
Credit: The Mega Agency
7
Mike Myers was also on a list of 190 celebrities that possible jurors have been asked about though the context of the list remains unclear
Credit: Getty
Why jurors were asked about the list of celebrities remains unclear at this stage of the trial.
Combs has been sitting in jail since September, awaiting trial on five criminal counts.
He's accused of racketeering, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
The first part of his trial finally got underway on Monday as Judge Arun Subramanian, the prosecution, and Combs' defense began questioning around 150 people to determine if they should serve on the jury.
READ MORE ON DIDDY
NO DEAL Diddy turns down plea deal ahead of sensational trial as he faces life in prison
Potential jurors were questioned about the list of 190 celebrities and public figures, which included actors Michael B. Jordan and Mike Myers and rappers Kanye West and Kid Cudi, Variety reported.
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams, actor Lauren London, and singer Dawn Richard were also on the list.
It isn't known why certain celebrities are named; however, Kid Cudi is believed to be a victim of an alleged 2011 car bombing by Combs.
The alleged attack happened after Cudi was rumored to be romantically involved with Combs' then-ex-girlfriend and star witness in the case, Cassie.
One juror, identified as number two, reportedly said he was familiar with Jordan and Myers from their films.
Rapper Kanye West was also mentioned as the judge asked jurors whether "views on Kanye West" would make them an unfair juror.
Diddy turns down plea deal ahead of trial to start in days as he faces life in prison if found guilty of sex trafficking
In addition to their familiarity with various celebrities, jurors were asked about their views on law enforcement as well as more intimate questions about their sex lives and any previous history with domestic violence.
Due to allegations in the case, potential jurors were also asked whether they were or knew anyone who had been sexually assaulted.
It comes as...
About 90 minutes into the intense juror questioning, Combs asked the judge for a two-minute bathroom break.
"I'm sorry your honor, I'm a little nervous today," Combs said.
The hip-hop mogul sported a different look in court as he was permitted to wear street clothes rather than his baggy jail uniform.
He arrived in court at 9 am in dark glasses and a dark sweater.
A half-hour later, jury selection began.
7
Media outlets set up outside the Manhattan courthouse
Credit: Reuters
7
Jurors were asked if they saw the video of Combs assaulting his girlfriend Cassie
Credit: AP
7
Cassie Ventura will be a star witness in the case against Combs
Credit: AP
Subramanian had already excused several juror candidates before lunch was called.
The judge excused one person who called the video of Combs dragging and kicking Cassie in a hotel hallway, "damning."
Combs' lawyers also fought to remove a woman who worked for HBO as the media company recently released a documentary called The Fall of Diddy.
Subramanian overruled the attempt as the woman did not have any involvement in the making of the film.
HIGH-PROFILE TRIAL
The trial is expected to last eight weeks with opening arguments expected to take place on May 12.
All jury members will remain anonymous, as is standard in high-profile cases.
Combs faces life in prison if he is convicted of the charges against him.
It emerged at a final pre-trial hearing that he turned down a plea deal which would've likely meant less jail time.
Combs has insisted he's innocent ever since his arrest last year.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
6 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Huge 00s music star reveals he wants Glastonbury 2027 headline slot as he bares soul on new album Commitment
It's been 25 years since he released his debut album BORN TO DO IT BORN TO DO IT Huge 00s music star reveals he wants Glastonbury 2027 headline slot as he bares soul on new album Commitment Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S been a huge year for Craig David so far, with an arena tour completed, his new album Commitment dropping on Friday and the 25th anniversary of debut record Born To Do It next Thursday. When I catch up over Zoom with the nicest man in music, I tell him I'm desperately hoping to see him at the next Glastonbury in 2027. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Craig David's new album, Commitment, drops on Friday as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of Born To Do It Credit: Ejatu Shaw 9 Craig says he would love to play Glastonbury again, 10 years after he was last on the Pyramid Stage Credit: Reuters The date would fall almost exactly ten years to the day he last graced the Pyramid Stage — and I think we can make it happen. Craig smiles: 'You're my lucky charm, Ellie. You put good things out into the space so stay tuned. 'I would love to go back. You know what Glastonbury means to any artist. 'When I performed on the Pyramid Stage, it was one of the most iconic moments for me. "I could see that there were so many people from so many different walks of life who'd come to see a myriad of different artists. 'I'd never seen so many people and I thought that is what it is normally like. 'People were like, 'No, Craig, the crowd went over the bank at the back and that is huge.' It was just amazing.' The reaction to Craig's ninth album Commitment I'm sure will be just as impressive. In my eyes, it's Craig's best body of work since Born To Do It. 'Creating Commitment was in a lot of respects very similar to Born To Do It,' Craig explains. 'It didn't feel like I was under this pressure to deliver. It felt really relaxed and cathartic. Craig David gives huge update on new album and reveals massive collaboration with Tiwa Savage 'I was listening to the music I grew up listening to, like when I made the first album. "It got me into a vibe and then I'd go in the studio until 4am. 'I was just loving it, having so much fun.' New single Rain, which is out now, is classic Craig — clean, crisp and showcasing his lyricism and vocals at their best. Themes of love and loss, as with most of Craig's songs, feature heavily on the record with beautiful tracks Perfect Love and So Special crafted with Wretch 32. Craig explains: 'Wretch is known for his lyricism as a rapper but in the studio he was doing these vocals and I'm like, 'Bro, let me hear that again.' 'His source of where his melodies come from are like Earth, Wind, and Fire. "One of his favourite albums is Hotel California. 'His melodies on Perfect Love, I'm thinking, 'Wretch, what is this?' This is like fire in a booth.' Leave The Light On, Craig's collaboration with Louisa Johnson, is equally as impressive, with Becky Hill putting her stamp on tune as a co-writer. 'PERSONAL TRACK' The result is, as Craig correctly puts it: 'A dance banger.' He adds: 'Becky came in for a songwriting session and it wasn't going to be a song with Becky as the front artist. "She sang it and it was amazing. I said, 'Becky, where are we going from here?' Unanimously Louisa's name came up. 'She can sing these real soul diva vocals you get from artists like Aretha Franklin. 'I reached out and, when you have Becky Hill to do a demo, it's very difficult to be like . . . you're going toe to toe with one of the best vocalists in this country. "But she did it justice. The ad-libs were like out of Mariah Carey's book.' My favourite track on the record is Dominoes, a stripped back and lyrically powerful song which I feel is Craig's most personal track on Commitment. The opening lyrics are poignant, with Craig singing: 'Told you to stand up, told you to face up, and you'd believe. 'Because it's easy to man up being the man you're supposed to be. 'Under the surface you're getting tired of playing the role, and you wish it was different but it's all you know.' 9 Becky Hill co-wrote Leave The Light On, Craig's collaboration with Louisa Johnson Credit: Getty Craig says of Dominoes: 'It's one of my favourites from the album. "I hope that it has the same impact on people who listen to it. 'Even if you didn't know you needed it. The whole point of Dominoes is that we all fall and that's OK.' As well as shining through on this album track, Craig's kindness extends to his everyday life and desire to give back. He is a proud ambassador for Shelter and earlier this year took his mum Tina back to the flat they lived in when he was a kid, as part of a campaign to call on the Government to provide more social housing. Craig says: 'I met the family there now, a single mother with three children and that was a very similar situation to me and my mum. 'I grew up on what was called a council estate then. If my mum didn't have that it would have been very different circumstances for us. 'FOUND FIRE' 'I went to my bedroom where I recorded Born To Do It, I was looking out at the same car park. 'I thought, it's been 25 years or more since I left this flat. "If the walls could speak they would be like, 'I remember when you were mumbling some distant lyrics into a dictaphone.' 'I surprised the family there with a few songs I wrote in the house, Walking Away, Fill Me In and 7 Days. 'It was one of the most special moments because those walls, the sofa, the living room - it all looked the same.' Born To Do It changed his life. Craig has amassed 16 Top Ten singles and two No1 records in the years that followed. With Commitment, Craig has found his fire again. 'You start to get back to why I originally made music,' Craig explains. 'It's crazy when it's the ninth album in. 'To have a career spanning 25 years, I'm just really grateful. Ellie, it's a crazy journey we're on.' From Friday it's going to get even crazier, Craig. DUA'S LIPA OF FAITH DUA LIPA is one of the fittest people in pop – and now she's going to help others get in shape just like her. The singer, who has had Top Five hits with tracks Training Season and Physical, looks set to release her own workout supplement after trademarking her name for a series of fitness and lifestyle products. 9 Dua Lipa is trademarking her name for a series of fitness and lifestyle product Credit: Getty As well as seeking permission to use her name for food and drink, Dua – who is said to be worth £100million – also covers protein powders and vitamins in her branding request. The hitmaker and her team submitted the documents earlier this year, but she is still awaiting the sign-off from government officials. Dua is known for her healthy eating and punishing workout routines. She is currently on a break from her Radical Optimism tour until it heads to Canada on September 1. Opening up about keeping in shape, Dua said: 'I try and stay as healthy as possible whenever I can. "I'm never one to stop myself having naughty treats, but I try and limit it to days when I'm not as busy because if I do eat a doughnut, it usually puts me in a food coma.' But she admitted: 'Beans on toast . . . that's, like, one of my favourite English meals. Bizbit EZRA COLLECTIVE lead the nominations for the Independent Music Awards, following their Group Of The Year win at the Brits. The jazz quintet are up for Best Independent Album for Dance, No One's Watching and Best Independent Track for their Yazmin Lacey collaboration God Gave Me Feet For Dancing. In the latter category, they will face the likes of Wet Leg with Catch These Fists, as well as Jorja Smith and Maverick Sabre's Loving You. The 15th anniversary of the ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the UK's independent music community, will take place at London's Roundhouse in Camden on September 23. Fans can have their say on Best Live Performer and Best Independent Record Store by voting at OLIVIA'S UP FOR THREE LOVE OLIVIA RODRIGO rocked out for the final time this summer as she brought her Guts tour to an end. The US singer wore a silver minidress as she performed at Osheaga Festival in Montreal on Sunday. 9 Olivia Rodrigo's Guts tour came to an end at Osheaga Festival in Montreal on Sunday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Olivia has teased her third album in on the way Credit: Instagram She has become the first artist ever to headline 17 festivals in a calendar year and she celebrated the final show by giving away the rings she wore on the cover of her Guts album to fans in the crowd. But it doesn't look like she will be taking much of a break, as she teased her third album is just around the corner. To close the show, she changed into a red T-shirt with the number three emblazoned on it in diamantes. It's been two years since Guts came out, so that's welcome news. JIMMY'S LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK JIMMY CARR has plenty to smile about after raking in almost £5million last year. It means the comedian is earning Premier League-level wages – close to £100,000 per week. 9 Jimmy Carr raked in almost £5million last year Credit: Getty The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year host doubled his profits through live shows and TV deals. He has proved to be a savvy businessman after signing big-money contracts with the likes of Netflix, Channel 4, Comedy Central and Amazon Prime. R & I Futures Ltd is the firm into which he reportedly channels his TV income and it has banked £4.8million. The bumper earnings, which cover the year to September 30, 2024, took assets to £10.3million before bills, just two years after Jimmy set up the company. But the business was presented with a not-so-funny tax bill of £1.2million due to his bumper income. I bet he will pay that pronto, after his 2012 tax scandal. The star is continuing to earn the big bucks as he is currently on his Laughs Funny tour in the UK, which will head to the US, Australia, New Zealand and Europe next year. With his Channel 4 gameshow I Literally Just Told You also set to return for a fifth series in 2026, he's doing pretty well for himself. Bizbit THE MACCABEES' Felix White has admitted it 'felt embarrassing' to be reuniting eight years after the band's farewell shows. Speaking on Radio X about their split in 2017, he said: 'I think it took a second to get around the fact that, like, we said it was the end of the band. "So, it almost like it felt embarrassing to be like, 'Oh, actually . . .' ' Ahead of The Maccabees headlining All Points East festival later this month, Felix added: 'It's that horrible thing, like, 'Oh no – we're like all the other bands that eventually do it again'.' DJ JO FELT TINY WITH EMINEM JO WHILEY has revealed Eminem did one of her worst-ever interviews because he made her feel 'tiny and stupid.' The Radio 2 DJ, who was a presenter on Radio 1 at the time, recalled: 'I remember interviewing Eminem and Dr Dre one time and that was horrible. 9 Jo Whiley had a bad interview experience with Eminem Credit: Getty "I'd interviewed Eminem when he was very young and he was very shy and polite. 'He kept calling me 'ma'am' all the time and he was really, really sweet and humble.' Speaking on her Dig It podcast, she said of the rapper: 'Then a couple of years later he came back on the show but with Dr Dre and the fame had happened and he was just this other creature altogether. 'They were just so playful with me – and can I just say they made me feel so tiny and so stupid. "It was a really unpleasant experience.' Bizbit RENEE RAPP is set to land her first UK No1 this Friday with second album Bite Me. The US star's record, which is a follow-up to 2023's Snow Angel, is in the lead according to midweek data from Official Charts. Just behind her are Oasis Time Flies . . . 1994-2009 and What's The Story Morning Glory?, which are set to stay at No 2 and No 3 for another week. FIVE-YEAR WAIT FOR CHAPPELL CHAPPELL ROAN has said fans should expect to wait up to five years for her second album. The singer old Vogue mag: 'The second project doesn't exist yet. 9 Chappell Roan says her new album may be five years away Credit: Getty "There is no album. There is no collection of songs. 'It took me five years to write the first one, and it's probably going to take at least five to write the next. 'I'm not that type of writer that can pump it out. 'I don't think I make good music whenever I force myself to do anything. "I see some comments sometimes, like, 'She's everywhere except that damn studio.' 'Even if I was in the studio 12 hours a day, every day, that does not mean that you would get an album any faster.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
36 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Emmy-winning actress who appeared in hit sitcom with her husband is unrecognizable in rare outing – can you guess who?
Her husband sadly died in 2012 WHO IS SHE? WHO IS SHE? Emmy-winning actress who appeared in hit sitcom with her husband is unrecognizable in rare outing – can you guess who? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EMMY-winning actress who appeared in a hit sitcom with her husband is unrecognizable while on a rare outing. This lady starred in some seriously massive films alongside the likes of acting icons Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Can you guess who this very famous sitcom star is? Credit: The Mega Agency 6 She starred alongside her husband in the hit series Webster Credit: The Mega Agency And alongside her NFL star husband, she starred in a hit 80s sitcom that became a household favorite. This lady even posed up a storm for a Playboy spread, and took on an extremely racy tole in a comedy flick. In 1981, took on the role of Cherry Forever, a sex worker, in the hit sex comedy Porky's. Yep, you've guessed it... It's Susan Clark! Susan, who is now 82 years of age, is best-known and loved for her role in the hit sitcom Webster. Stepping out over the weekend for a dog walk, Susan looked unrecognizable as she made a very rare public appearance. Donning green trousers, a beige zip-up jacket, a straw hat and some black sneakers, she looked laidback and relaxed on her walk. At one point, Susan unzipped her jacket to reveal a green and black abstract patterned top. Completing the look with some dark sunglasses concealing her eyes. The Canadian actress made her big screen debut in the 1967 drama film Banning and the following year played the female lead in the crime thriller Coogan's Bluff. 80s Icon Tom Selleck Spotted Unrecognizable in Rare LA Outing She then went on to star in a string of films such as Night Movies, Airport 1975, Skin Game and Murder By Decree. She received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for playing Babe Didrikson Zaharias in the 1975 television film Babe. She then receieved an Emmy Award nomination for playing Amelia Earhart in the 1976 television film Amelia Earhart. From 1983 to 1989, she starred as Katherine Papadopolis in the American sitcom Webster. While acting on Webster, Susan starred alongside her husband, Alex Karras. For her role as Katherine, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy nomination in 1985. Susan married American football player turned actor Alex in 1980 after he played the role of her on-screen husband in Babe. They welcomed daughter Katie in 1980. The couple were married for 32 years until Alex died on October 10, 2012. Since her husband's passing, Susan has kept a very private life and has rarely been seen in the public. 6 Susan Clark of Sitcom – Webster – US, Credit: ABC Credit: ABC 6 Susan Clark of Sitcom – Webster – US, Credit: ABC Credit: ABC 6 Football Player Alex Karras with wife Actress Susan Clark, July 17, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Kim Kardashian reveals how much money she gave son Saint after he lost his first tooth
Kim Kardashian 's kids have received some interesting gifts from the Tooth Fairy over the years. On Sunday, the reality star, 44, who has introduced a new piece of face shapewear to her line, shared a carousel of photos that began with one of her and son Saint, nine, grinning for the camera. Saint, who appeared the have been playing in a basketball game, had a bloody mouth and a front tooth dangling from his gum. Another shows the letter Saint received from the Tooth Fairy when he lost his first tooth, which included a $2 bill, a Roblox gift card, which he had requested in a note to the magical being, and gold glitter. 'The tooth fairy has been good to us,' the Skims founder wrote next to the carousel of photos, but the photos that followed showed just how generous she had been. Gifts include trips to the dentist to receive tooth art. Saint has been the recipient of a gold Louis Vuitton grill on his front tooth as well as a titanium grill, similar to the one worn by his dad Kanye West, 48. The young athlete is not the only one of his siblings to have a sparkling smile. Kardashian also shared photos of her daughter Chicago, seven, missing some bottom teeth. During her short life, gifts from the Tooth Fairy have included crystals on her teeth, along with some Hello Kitty tooth gems. Baby brother Psalm, six, was included in the post, but appeared to be in full possession of his baby teeth as he flashed his pearly whites for the camera. Some fans admired Kardashian's creativity. 'It's a TWOth dollar bill from the tooth fairy. Very cute Kim,' wore one. '2 Dollar Bills are too cool,' stated a follower. As his permanent teeth grew in, Saint has been the recipient of a gold Louis Vuitton grill on his front teeth as well as a titanium grill, similar to the one worn by his dad Kanye West, 48 Chicago has also received some special gifts on her baby teeth and her permanent teeth. Those include crystals and Hello Kitty tooth gems Young Psalm, six, is still in possession of his baby teeth, but has something to look forward to when the Tooth Fairy visits him 'I'm 33 & still remember how special my parents made my tooth fairy experience. this is so cute !!!' gushed another. Other followers were less than impressed with the lavish gifts. 'You know that's a $500 gift card lol,' wrote one follower referring to Saint's Roblox gift card. 'Since when does the tooth fairy leave LV tooth jewels,' asked another. 'Kids are dying of starvation and this is what you post?' asked one bewildered follower. Kim can be seen next not only on her family's reality TV show The Kardashians but also in a new scripted show named All's Fair about female attorneys. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, and stars in addition to Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.
