Shawn "DD" Combs His day will be prepared in court soon, the rapper trial on Monday, May 7 - is similar to the annual Met Gala Funderizer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

55 -year -old music mogul was imprisoned in jail from September 2024 He was arrested in New York A Grand Jury accused him of being accused of being accused of sexual trafficking, fraud or forced and transportation for his involvement in disguise.

"We are disappointed with the decision to follow what we believe is by the US Attorney Office the wrong suit we believe," DD's Attorney Mark Agnifilo At that time he said in a statement. "He is an incomplete person, but he is not a criminal. He was nothing but cooperation with this investigation and he voluntarily moved to New York last week in anticipation of these allegations. Please save your judgment until all your information is done.

Before the trial of the United States vs. Combs began, Our weekly Explained the original players in the legal process with judges, lawyers and jury - and what role would all these elements play in the impending trial:

Judge

Arun Subrahmanian On the presiding judge on The United States vs Combs Trial. The main role of the judge in the trial involved in the jury is to ensure that everything is moving forward in a fair and legal way. The judge is also responsible for conducting evidence and to inform Juri about the relevant legal structure so that their power is given the power to reach the judgment in the case.

Accordingly From NBC News, Subrammanian has been on the Federal Bench for almost two years and the DD trial is still considered its highest profile trial.

Jury

The jury election is expected to begin on May 7, with the inaugural statement on Monday, May 12. Residents of New York 3 have been urged for jury duty, a panel of 12 jury and six options will be chosen to eventually take part in the trial.

Before the election, potential jury members will be questioned about sexuality, drug use, reputation and taste of music.

Accordingly From TMZ, There are 5 questions in Jury's questionnaire, which contains one lesson: "There may be evidence in this case about having sex with multiple sexual partners. Will it be difficult for you to listen to this kind of evidence?"

Another question states: "Do you believe that rich people run away with things that are not less rich?"

The outlet has said that a question is being asked whether possible jurors have an opinion about the "Hiphop Rap Music Industry or the artists of that genre?" The questionnaire has asked potential jury to "whether they have personal experiences or opinions about the use or addiction of alcohol".

DD's lawyer

Lead Prosecution Tim Top Mark Antony is AgnifiloThe Veteran offender defense lawyer NXIVM Sex Cult leader represents controversial cases Keith Ranier And "pharma bro" Martin Among others in the past. Have joined the Agnifilo Jergon (Who has experience in the case involved in the allegations of sexual abuse), and Alexandra ShapiroThe

The team also included Brian SteelRapper Thug In Georgia's longest ongoing trial. He was the subject of a profile In New Yorker In April

"Brian does not drink, does not smoke, and no one can believe," David Bots Told the outlet. "He will not curse in court-even if he is reading from a replication. So when he is crossing the cross-test, he will say, 'So-o-F-word'. The court will say, 'Mr Steel, you can read this word.' But Brian will not do that yet. "

Bots also informed the outlet that Steel "simply drinks water" and "brings a tooth brush in court."

Prosecutor

Includes the party of attorns who argue on behalf of the prosecution party Mauran Ryan Kero, Emily Ann Johnson, Madison Reddick Smizzer, Mary Christine Slavic, Meredith Foster And Mitji Steiner. Known for his job to help them convince the decrease British Socialite Gisline Maxwell For the conspiracy with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey EpsteinThe

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