US EditionSean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Day One takeaways
- A federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial against Sean 'Diddy' Combs began in New York City on Monday with opening statements before a 12-member jury panel.
- The case follows Combs's 2024 arrest after years of allegations involving coercive sexual abuse, violent incidents, and orchestrated drug-fueled sex parties called 'Freak Offs'.
- Prosecutors presented graphic evidence including 2016 surveillance video showing Combs assaulting former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, alongside testimony from staff and a male dancer describing abuse and bribery attempts.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson stated the case highlights 20 years of criminal conduct, while defense lawyer Teny Geragos acknowledged domestic violence but denied it constituted sex trafficking or racketeering.
- The high-profile trial is expected to last eight to ten weeks, with jurors instructed to avoid media and social media, and carries possible life imprisonment if Combs is convicted on all charges.
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Day 1 of Sean Combs’ trial: Prosecutors expose two decades of organized crime, defense says victims are out for money
A week after its official start, the trial of Sean Combs (also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy) finally began Monday. He faces five counts of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution, plus approximately 50 years in prison. Jury selection took place last week, a complex task that culminated Monday with the selection of the 12 people (eight men and four women between the ages of 30 and 70, plus six alternates) who wi…
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