Sean Diddy Combs Trial Begins on Sex Trafficking Charges

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, once a celebrated hip-hop mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, is set to stand trial in New York on charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting people across state lines for prostitution. Prosecutors allege that over two decades, Combs used his fame and power to orchestrate drug-fueled gatherings where women were coerced into sexual acts, with multiple witnesses testifying to violence and intimidation. Central to the case is Cassie Ventura, who accused Combs of years of abuse in a lawsuit that was settled quickly but triggered further allegations and a federal investigation. The indictment details disturbing behaviors, including a pattern of assault and control, while Combs and his legal team maintain that the incidents involved consensual adults and deny the broader accusations. Jury selection begins this week, and if convicted, Combs could face decades in prison. The trial marks a dramatic fall from grace for Combs, whose public persona as a successful businessman is now overshadowed by serious criminal allegations.