Here’s How Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Trial is Being Prepped For By the Court: From Fresh Paint to ‘Unofficial’ Park Seating

As Diddy’s high-profile trial draws global attention, the Manhattan courthouse is receiving a cosmetic facelift, with media outlets already stationed outside.

Suhasini Oswal
Written by Suhasini Oswal , Entertainment Journalist
Updated on May 12, 2025 | 04:19 PM IST | 23K
Sean Diddy Combs via Getty Images
Sean Diddy Combs via Getty Images

With Sean "Diddy" Combs facing a federal sex trafficking trial, preparations around the courthouse are ramping up — not just legally, but visually. From fresh paint to makeshift media zones, authorities are clearly bracing for a media circus.

Over the weekend, crews were spotted giving the Federal District Court in Lower Manhattan a noticeable facelift. TMZ footage shows workers repainting security barricades and refreshing key areas of the property. A sleek black coat now lines the barricades where the press will gather as the trial unfolds.

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Across the street, a public park has become an unofficial media hub. Major news networks have already claimed spots for their camera crews, forming what some are calling “media row.”

Jury selection began last week and has already made headlines. One potential juror claimed Diddy could “buy his way out of trouble,” prompting her swift dismissal without any pushback from the prosecution.

As proceedings continue, the combination of courthouse touch-ups and media frenzy signals just how high the stakes are. With jury selection underway and public interest surging, Diddy’s trial is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched courtroom battles in recent memory.

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Suhasini Oswal
Suhasini Oswal
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Suhasini Oswal is an entertainment journalist with a deep love for movies and storytelling. With two...

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