Michael B. Jordan has been unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight amid Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing federal sex trafficking trial.

While Jordan is not a party to the case and will not testify, his name allegedly surfaced during jury selection, sparking widespread curiosity. TikToker @kadishalynnnn explains the situation here and how Rolling Stone claimed that Jordan and Ventura spent time together in 2015.

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According to additional reports from People and The Sun, potential jurors were questioned about their familiarity with Jordan due to his brief romantic involvement with Cassie Ventura in 2015. Cassie, who was in a long-term relationship with Diddy from 2007 to 2018, has accused him of abuse and sex trafficking in a lawsuit filed in 2023. Her complaint alleges that upon learning of her relationship with Jordan, Diddy reacted violently, threatening the actor. In response, as the TikToker claims, Jordan reportedly reached out to Cassie, advising her to “calm Mr. Combs.”

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The inclusion of Jordan’s name in the jury selection process has raised questions, especially considering his limited connection to the case. Legal experts suggest that such inquiries are standard procedure to ensure impartiality among jurors, particularly in high-profile trials involving multiple celebrities. However, the public’s interest has been piqued, leading to widespread speculation about the nature of Jordan’s past relationship with Cassie and its relevance to the trial.

As the trial progresses, expected to last up to eight weeks, the focus remains on the serious charges against Diddy, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercion. While Jordan’s name may have surfaced in this context, it appears to be more a byproduct of the extensive jury vetting process than a central element of the case.

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