Upon entering, Combs turned to the gallery and flashed a smile at family members and supporters.
The remainder of the hearing was occupied with timetables for jury selection, motions and disclosure of evidence.
Lasting less than an hour in front of Subramanian, todays hearing saw the U.S. Arrested ina Manhattan hotel lobbyin September, Combs is facing life in prison if found guilty.
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Speaking to Deadline that same day, a CNN spokesperson denied the cable newser altered or destroyed the video.
