Barring unforeseen circumstances, Sean Diddy Combs criminal trial for sex trafficking and more will start next month.

Specifically, the footage the defense wants to see involves a former employee of Combs and an ex-girlfriend.

WBD flew the flag of reporters privilege to keep the outtakes out of the case.

Depicted in this courtroom sketch, Sean “Diddy” Combs, sits at the defense table during a hearing in NYC

Depicted in this courtroom sketch, Sean “Diddy” Combs, sits at the defense table during a hearing in NYCElizabeth Williams via AP

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Cassie Ventura and Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2018John Shearer/Getty Images