Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the hip-hop mogul, is set to face trial on allegations of sex trafficking and abuse. Prosecutors are portraying him as a criminal who exploited his fame to abuse women.
The indictment includes descriptions of "Freak Offs," drugged-up orgies where women were allegedly forced into sexual acts while Combs filmed. Numerous witnesses accuse Combs of violence and intimidation.
Combs' lawyers argue the accusations are false and that prosecutors are policing consensual sexual activity. The trial will focus on claims from four women, including Cassie, who settled a lawsuit against Combs alleging years of abuse.
Federal investigators raided Combs' homes and seized electronic devices after Cassie's lawsuit. He faces charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, potentially leading to decades in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors plan to present travel records, texts, emails, hotel records, and videos as evidence. The trial is scheduled to begin with jury selection in Manhattan.