New York, May 2 -- American music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has officially rebuffed a prosecutorial plea agreement, opting instead to face trial on serious federal charges of sex trafficking and prostitution, which prosecutors allege involved coercive and exploitative conduct spanning year.
The 55-year-old music magnate appeared before the US District Court on Thursday, attired in a regulation beige prison uniform and glasses. Despite the severity of the proceedings, he maintained a calm demeanor, even offering a wave to courtroom observers as he entered.
Asked by judge Arun Subramanian if he rejected prosecutors' plea deal, Combs replied: "Yes, I do, your honour. Thank you."
The charges levied against Combs allege he orchestrated coercive ...