Sean Diddy Combs Sex Trafficking Trial Nears Verdict in New York

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is on trial facing charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution, with prosecutors presenting a six-week case centered on testimony from former employees and two ex-girlfriends who described coercion and abuse during drug-fueled sex parties known as "freak-offs." Key accusers Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and a woman identified as "Jane" detailed being pressured into sexual acts, with Ventura testifying about enduring these ordeals from 2007 to 2018 and Jane from 2021 until Combs' arrest. The defense argues the encounters were consensual, presenting text messages and videos to support this claim and cross-examining a Homeland Security agent to challenge the prosecution's narrative. Combs, who has pled not guilty, was arrested in September 2024 and denied bail due to concerns about witness tampering. The trial has included testimony from various witnesses, including celebrities and law enforcement agents, with closing arguments anticipated soon and jury deliberations expected to begin shortly. If convicted, Combs faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years.