Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Trial Set to Begin

The highly anticipated trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, kidnapping, and bribery is set to begin following the completion of jury selection, which was delayed to ensure juror retention. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty and has been held without bail since his arrest in September, faces accusations that he led a criminal enterprise exploiting women through coercion, physical abuse, and drug-fueled orgies known as “freak offs,” where women were allegedly forced to perform sexual acts with male sex workers while being recorded. The defense argues that the sexual activities were consensual and plans to highlight mutual violence between Combs and his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, a key witness expected to testify. The finalized jury consists of 11 jurors from diverse backgrounds, despite concerns about potential biases, including one juror with a high school connection to Combs. The trial has sparked broader discussions about systemic exploitation within the music industry, with testimonies from industry figures highlighting a toxic culture where women face coercion and silencing through non-disclosure agreements. If convicted on all counts, Combs faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment.