Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial Begins in New York

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the prominent hip-hop mogul, is facing a federal criminal trial in New York on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and obstruction of justice, with jury selection underway. Prosecutors allege that Combs used his business empire over two decades to coerce and exploit women through drug-fueled 'Freak Offs,' leveraging promises of career advancement or threats of violence. The indictment details a pattern of abuse involving associates and employees, likening Combs' alleged actions to those of a crime syndicate leader. Combs, who has consistently denied all allegations, maintains that any sexual activity was consensual and asserts there was no criminal conspiracy. The trial, expected to last up to two months, is drawing significant attention as it may set a precedent for how the justice system handles high-profile sexual abuse cases in elite circles. If convicted on the most serious charges, Combs faces the possibility of a life sentence.