Federal grand jury hears new evidence in Diddy case

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(NewsNation) – A federal grand jury in New York will hear new evidence in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs on Thursday, which could lead to a replacement indictment.

NewsNation has confirmed that a grand jury in the Southern District of New York will hear new testimony from a man about Combs’ investigation.

It is unclear whether the testimony will take place before the same grand jury or before a new one.

Attorney Ariel Mitchell-Kidd confirmed the witness is her client NBC News.

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Mitchell-Kidd and Combs’ attorneys did not immediately return a request for comment from NewsNation.

Any new evidence could potentially lead to replacement indictment which could entail additional costs.

Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges contained in an indictment announced the day after his arrest on September 16. The indictment includes allegations that he coerced and abused women for years, aided by colleagues and employees, and silenced victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical abuse.

He remains in custody awaiting a May 5 trial after two judges denied bail in rulings appealed to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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New charges, evidence or additional defendants in his investigation could delay his trial.

Combs found himself at the center of a storm of… controversies and legal problems where multiple individuals have made allegations of sexual assault against him, leading to a series of lawsuits.

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