Jury Selection Begins in Sean Diddy Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial

Jury selection has begun in the federal criminal trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs in New York, where he faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution. Prosecutors allege that over a 20-year period, Combs operated a criminal enterprise through his business network, coercing women into drug-fueled sex acts, some of which were filmed, and using threats and violence to ensure their silence. Central to the case are testimonies from four women, including singer Cassie Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend, whose civil lawsuit against him in 2023 prompted the criminal investigation. If convicted on all five counts, Combs could face a life sentence. Combs' legal team maintains all encounters were consensual, portraying him as a swinger rather than a criminal. The trial is expected to last eight to ten weeks, with opening statements scheduled for May 12.