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.

The latest updates on Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex trafficking trial and his high-profile case as opening statements and Cassie’s testimony are expected.

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.

Opening statements started in Diddy's sex trafficking trial, where he faces charges of racketeering and transportation for prostitution

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’s federal trial began with opening statements and testimony that alleges bribery, violence and paid sexual encounters.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Hours before opening statements in Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex-trafficking trial are set to start before a yet-to-be-seated jury, the defense is poised to take advantage of a self-wound of sorts by the prosecution.