Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial gets underway with jury selection

Nineteen prospective jurors have advanced through the first day of jury selection in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, a prominent figure in hip-hop, used his power to sexually abuse and exploit victims over decades, facing charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Evidence includes a surveillance video from 2016 showing Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and the trial is expected to feature explicit content, with opening statements scheduled for May 12.

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