Jury selection for Combs' criminal trial began on 5 May 2025, at which he is facing five charges, including a charge of Racketeering Conspiracy (NBC News, NY Post, USA Today). Combs rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors in a hearing on 1 May 2025, though details of that deal were not released (CBS News). Any plea deal will count so long as it includes a guilty plea to Racketeering Conspiracy or a guilty plea to another charge or charges that results in the dismissal of the Racketeering Conspiracy charge. If the trial ends with a hung jury as to the count of Racketeering Conspiracy or the judge dismisses that charge for a reason other than a plea agreement between Combs and prosecutors, the question will close "No." For the purposes of this question, a nolo contendere (aka no contest) plea will be considered a guilty plea (Cornell - Nolo Contendere).

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The question closed "No" with a closing date of 2 July 2025.

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