Diddy faces expanded sex trafficking charges as trial approaches

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing serious legal challenges as he appears in court for an arraignment on expanded charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors allege that Combs used his influence to exploit women from 2004 to 2024, involving recorded sexual performances known as 'freak offs' with male sex workers. Combs, who has been incarcerated since September, maintains his innocence, asserting that these interactions were consensual. His legal team has criticized the allegations as being based on accusations from former girlfriends. Jury selection for his trial is set for May 5, with opening statements to follow on May 12. The case has drawn significant media scrutiny, raising questions about the intersection of celebrity and accountability in the entertainment industry.