Diddy about to walk?

Prosecutors have dropped some charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, including attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking, as part of efforts to streamline the legal process.

According to court filings, attorneys for the Southern District of New York informed Judge Arun Subramanian that they are removing instructions related to those charges from the indictment. The move comes as the government seeks to provide clearer and more concise jury instructions.

As soon as reports of the latest court filing emerged online, speculation spread that the rapper might be on the verge of walking free. However, legal observers caution that this development doesn’t mean Combs is off the hook.

The filing is part of standard trial procedure. Prosecutors are simply narrowing the scope of the case—not dismissing it. Specifically, they are eliminating jury instructions related to: Attempted kidnapping under both California and New York law, Attempted arson under California law, and Aiding and abetting sex trafficking.

The government stated it no longer plans to pursue those specific legal theories, making the related instructions unnecessary.

Experts emphasize that this is a strategic legal move, designed to streamline the jury's understanding of the case and avoid potential confusion—not a sign of exoneration.

In short, while some charges have been dropped, Diddy still faces other serious allegations. The trial is far from over.