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The opening statements in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs have been delivered. Read a summary of the key points made by both prosecution and defence.
Lawyers for Misa Hylton, who previously showed support for Diddy accuser Cassie, said that she was at the trial to support her son with the music mogul.
Ventura alleges that Combs forced her to take part in orchestrated sex acts called "Freak Offs" that he filmed, threatening to use the tapes as blackmail to derail her music career. She testified that she took drugs to help her get through these encounters.
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Us Weekly on MSNDiddy Allegedly Had Escort Urinate in Cassie’s Mouth and More From Opening Statements in TrialOpening statements started in Diddy's sex trafficking trial, where he faces charges of racketeering and transportation for prostitution
Prosecutors allege the rapper used fame and violence to sexually abuse women, while the rapper's attorneys defended his "swinger" lifestyle.
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Sean “ Diddy ” Combs’s Manhattan Federal Court sex-trafficking trial enters a new phase Monday, May 12 with opening statements. Diddy, 55, faces five counts on charges such as racketeering conspiracy,
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial properly kicked off Monday morning as the jury was sworn in, and the defense and prosecution offered opening statements. The government’s opening statement from prosecutor Emily A.