The trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is facing charges of sex trafficking, has begun.

12.05.2025 19:22

Famous rap star Sean 'Diddy' Combs has begun to stand trial on charges of organized crime and sex trafficking. On the first day of the trial, prosecutors detailed Combs' abuse of his former girlfriend Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura. It was also alleged that Combs was running a criminal network. Combs is facing five different charges and has pleaded 'not guilty' to all of them. The trial is expected to last eight weeks, with three or four women expected to testify as accusers.

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Famous rap star Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) faced serious allegations on the first day of his trial, which began with charges of organized crime and sex trafficking. During the opening statements held in Manhattan court on Monday, prosecutors detailed the abuse against the star's former girlfriend, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura.

Prosecutor Emily Johnson claimed that Combs, as a celebrity "much larger than normal life," ran a criminal network with those close to him. Johnson stated that Combs violently beat Ventura and threatened her with images from one of his drug-fueled sex orgies, which he referred to as "crazy parties," to keep her under control.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg of the crimes Combs has committed over the past 20 years," Johnson told the jury.

Prosecutors also announced that another woman identified as "Jane Doe" and Combs' former assistant Mia would testify. According to the allegations, Combs used physical violence, career promises, surveillance, and drug use to control his victims.

The rap star sat in court with no display of emotion, wearing a beige sweater and khaki pants, in front of a jury consisting of eight men and four women. His mother and six children also attended the hearing.

Combs is being tried on five different charges and has declared himself "not guilty" to all of them. His legal team argues that the activities described were "consensual" and that there is nothing illegal about a swinger lifestyle.

The rap artist had previously rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors. The trial is expected to last eight weeks, with three or four women accusers expected to testify. If convicted, Combs could face many years in prison.