Diddy's Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Set for May 2025: What We Know So Far

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Diddy's Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Set for May 2025: What We Know So Far
Diddy's federal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges is set to begin in May 2025.
Prosecutors revealed more indictments could be filed against him as the investigation continues.
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

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