By Associated Press
The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades, has begun in New York with jury selection.
Twelve jurors, along with six alternates, will be chosen, with opening statements expected to begin May 12. The trial is expected to last at least eight weeks. Here’s a look at some of the details.
The charges against Diddy
Combs is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.
The alleged offenses span from about 2004 until about 2024. Two of the counts were added a month before trial.
The indictment against him says he coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including
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