Prosecutors claim Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce his victims into sexual acts. If convicted, the US hip-hop mogul could spend life in prison
US prosecutors claim Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce his victims into sexual acts. If convicted, the US hip-hop mogul could spend life in prison.
Jury selection started in the federal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in New Yorkon Monday.
The hip-hop mogul stands accused of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting to engage in prostitution. He could face life in prison if convicted.
The start of testimony is only expected next week in the trial, which could take at least six weeks.
Combs has pleaded not guilty.
What is ‘Diddy’ accused of?
According to the 17-page indictment against Combs, he “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.”
Prosecutors allege that Combs manipulated women into drug-fueled sexual performances and used a mix of influence and violence, including beatings and arson, to control them. He allegedly offered career boosts for compliance or resorted to violence if they resisted.
Once, according to the indictment, he even dangled someone from a balcony.
Jury selection starts in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
US prosecutors claim Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce his victims into sexual acts. If convicted, the US hip-hop mogul could spend life in prison.
Sean “Diddy” Combs at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas in 2020
Prosecutors say Combs coerced women into sex acts at drug-fueled parties
Jury selection started in the federal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in New Yorkon Monday.
The hip-hop mogul stands accused of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting to engage in prostitution. He could face life in prison if convicted.
The start of testimony is only expected next week in the trial, which could take at least six weeks.
Combs has pleaded not guilty.
What is ‘Diddy’ accused of?
According to the 17-page indictment against Combs, he “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.”
Prosecutors allege that Combs manipulated women into drug-fueled sexual performances and used a mix of influence and violence, including beatings and arson, to control them. He allegedly offered career boosts for compliance or resorted to violence if they resisted.
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