Diddy jury hears opening remarks as sex-trafficking trial begins

Prosecutors have accused hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of using his fame to sexually abuse women, as he faces charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. In the trial’s opening statements, prosecutors highlighted incidents involving Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura, alleging he used violence and threats to coerce her into nonconsensual acts during filmed “freak-offs.” Testimony included a security guard’s account of witnessing Combs attacking Ventura and a former manager’s claims of observing abusive behavior, with Combs pleading not guilty and his lawyers defending his lifestyle choices.

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