Prosecution and defense lay out opening arguments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial began with opening statements in May 2025. Prosecutors said he turned his business into a racketeering enterprise, and his defense conceded he had violent outbursts but said he committed no federal crimes.
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3 developments- May 6, 2025Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial set to start Monday with opening statements
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- May 12, 2025Prosecution and defense lay out opening arguments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
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