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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Timeline: The Sean 'Diddy' Combs story - From recording studio to courtroom
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who discovered the Notorious B.I.G. and ran one of the genre’s most iconic record labels, is set to stand trial in New York on Monday in a case accusing the onetime industry kingmaker of running a multi-decade racketeering and sex-trafficking conspiracy. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. Here is a timeline of […] The post Timeline: The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs story – From recording studio t…
The First Two Days Of The Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial Have Been Off To A Wild Start, Including "Freak-Off" Testimony Of Male Escorts Nicknamed "The Punisher" And Inflatable Kiddie Pools Filled With Baby Oil
The first two days of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial are in the books, and they’ve been heavy. What comes as no surprise to anbody, it's been an absolute circus out...
Sean Combs' sex-trafficking trial has begun. If found guilty, he could face life in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors said he abused multiple women, including his former partner Casandra Ventura.
Trump may pardon Diddy if convicted: Suge Knight
(NewsNation) — Suge Knight, co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records, said he believes Sean “Diddy” Combs will "be alright" even while he's facing a federal criminal trial because President Donald Trump will "probably" pardon him if he's convicted. Knight called into "CUOMO" just hours after his name was mentioned by singer Casandra Ventura during her testimony at Combs’ ongoing federal criminal trial. Knight is serving a 28-year prison se…
Diddy Trial Begins: Here’s Everything We Know
The rapper-producer and entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could land him in prison for life. As the trial gets underway in New York City, we’re breaking down the chain of events that brought Combs to this point.
EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: All of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Legal Tactics Revealed As He Battles for Life in Sex Trafficking Trial — From Hiring Heavyweight 'Jury Doctor' to Sporting 'Sympathy-Inducing' Gray Hair
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is going all in to gain an edge in court — hiring a high-powered jury consultant and debuting a more aged appearance to possibly sway jurors.
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