Why Michael B. Jordan’s Name Popped Up During Jury Selection in Diddy’s Trial

No, he’s not testifying — but here’s why the actor was mentioned in court.

Michael B. Jordan made headlines this week — but not for a new movie role. Instead, the Hollywood heartthrob’s name was unexpectedly mentioned during jury selection for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ongoing federal sex trafficking trial.

Let’s clear the air: Jordan will not be called as a witness, sources confirmed to PEOPLE. So why was his name brought up at all?

🧑‍⚖️ Diddy's Jury Selection Includes Celebrity Roll Call

On May 5, as jury selection kicked off in the highly anticipated trial, potential jurors were asked if they recognized a long list of celebrities. Among the names:

• Michael B. Jordan

• Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura

• Kanye West

• Mike Myers

• Kid Cudi

The reasoning? Prosecutors want to weed out any potential biases by checking jurors’ familiarity with public figures possibly connected — even loosely — to the case.

💬 The Cassie Connection: Why Michael B. Jordan Was Named

According to sources close to the situation, Jordan’s name surfaced due to his past association with singer and model Cassie, Diddy’s longtime ex-girlfriend and a central figure in the legal battle.

In her explosive lawsuit filed in November 2023, Cassie (Ventura) accused Combs of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and control. The lawsuit was settled just one day after it was filed, but it opened the floodgates for other accusers to come forward.

Within the suit, Cassie claimed she had a “flirtatious relationship with an actor” in 2015 — and that Diddy allegedly called the actor to threaten him upon finding out.

That unnamed actor? Multiple sources say it was Michael B. Jordan.

Jordan has not publicly commented on the lawsuit or his rumored involvement. And while he won’t appear in court, the mere mention of his name adds another layer to the complex web surrounding this case.

🚨 Inside the Charges: What Diddy Is Facing

Diddy is currently facing multiple felony charges, including:

• Sex trafficking

• Racketeering

• Transportation with intent to engage in prostitution

Prosecutors allege that Combs orchestrated events referred to as “freak offs” — disturbing, high-budget sex parties where women were allegedly manipulated, coerced, or forced to participate.

If convicted, Combs could face life in prison.

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has remained behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024, having been denied bail on three separate occasions.

📢 The Bigger Picture: Celebrity Names, Power & Accountability

While Michael B. Jordan’s mention won’t lead to a courtroom appearance, it highlights the far-reaching impact of this trial — not just for Diddy, but for others in the industry whose names have been pulled into the narrative.

As the trial continues, more layers are likely to unfold — and Spotlight Alert will be covering every twist.

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