Why would the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial be a challenge for the court, and what questions will the potential jurors be asked?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the singer who once ruled the music industry, turned controversially disgraced, has the trial in line with jury selection beginning from May 5, where the 12 members with 6 alternates will be selected by the officials from the New York residents depending on how much do they know about thesinger, the controversy, and the information from the media. Amid the trial proceedings, many argue that while the case is nothing that the court hasn’t dealt with before, it would be a challenge.

According to the reports by CNN, the selection of jurors is one of the toughest choices to make. Everybody is aware of the speculations, rumours and media coverage, and to identify who will be giving a fair judgement despite what they believe.
Former federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig said that fascination with celebrities might influence residents. “I think that’s a concern for the defence, but there always is this sort of fascination with celebrities, good or bad. And there are people whose judgment can be clouded a bit either way,” he said.
Furthermore, the rapper has been accused of multiple crimes involving minors who were believed to be around the alleged sexual incidents involving drugs, trafficking, racketeering, transportation for prostitution and more cases with graphic details. While Combs has denied all the accusations during the plea given by federal prosecutors, the jurors would be asked about such questions.

The report states that the potential jurors would be asked about their views on being intimate with multiple partners, drugs, and hip-hop. Additionally, they may also ask about feelings or experiences of violence while being intimate, prostitution, distribution of illegal drugs, and cheating in relationships, according to the court filings.

Once the jury is set, they are not allowed to interact with the media till the duration of the trial, which is difficult in the age of social media. “There’s nothing that the courts haven’t dealt with before, but it’s a challenge,” he emphasised.