Diddy trial jury selection highlights prior jurors' assault experiences, video exposure

Jury selection has begun in the federal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and rape, with the process drawing intense public and media scrutiny. Prospective jurors have disclosed prior knowledge of the case, including seeing widely circulated video footage of Combs allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, which is expected to play a key role in the trial. Some jurors also reported hearing jokes and news about evidence, such as baby oil bottles found at Combs' residences, but the judge has determined that mere awareness of media coverage does not automatically disqualify them. Several potential jurors revealed personal histories of sexual assault but expressed confidence in their ability to remain impartial. The case follows a wave of civil lawsuits accusing Combs of systematic abuse and exploitation over decades, claims he vehemently denies. If convicted, Combs could face life in prison.