Attorneys on both sides were tasked with whittling down the selected jury to 12 final jurors who will sit for the trial alongside six alternates. However, the formal selection of those individuals was paused after concerns emerged that prospective jurors might raise issues over the weekend.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and otherwise exploiting women in recurring incidents over multiple decades, is standing trial on federal charges in New York City. Jury selection began May 5, and opening statements are expected on Monday, May 12.