We’re now just weeks away from the highly anticipated trial of Diddy and while the Hip-Hop world waits to see what kind of evidence and stories prosecutors have in the chamber against the embattled music icon, we’re learning that Diddy’s dress code will be limited when his trial gets underway (huh?!).
According to Newsweek, Diddy has been given instructions on how he will be allowed to appear in court. Before anyone jumps to conclusions, this is apparently a standard practice as the courts do not want anyone coming to court in jailhouse jumpers looking like a common criminal. That being said, Diddy will be allowed to have a mini-trial wardrobe that ensures he looks like a man who’s to be presumed innocent before a jury of his peers. He’s known for his flashy ways, but we doubt he’ll be incorporating any of his infamous shiny suits when his trial gets underway on May 5.
Per Newsweek:
Judge Arun Subramanian issued the order in response to a request from Combs’ legal team. The directive permits Combs to wear “up to five button down shirts, up to five pairs of pants, up to five sweaters, up to five pairs of socks, and up to two pairs of shoes without laces” for his trial in New York.
Newsweek reached out to representatives for Combs for comment.
At a court appearance in March, Combs was seen in a beige-colored jumpsuit, with graying hair and a grey beard, as depicted in courtroom sketches.
Will Diddy at least get to put on some Just For Men for his greying hair and beard? Just asking.
Opening statements for the trial are set to begin May 12 following jury selection. After that the trial will get underway and will probably get the same kind of attention that the OJ Simpson trial got back in 1995.
Diddy for his part has not only pleaded not guilty to all charges, but even turned down a last minute plea deal on the eve of his upcoming trial. No details about the deal have been revealed but according to the Daily Mail , it did involve some prison time and that seemed to be enough for Diddy to say “nah.”
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