Shattered Beats: Diddy Combs Faces the Music in Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. His ex-girlfriend Cassie is set to testify against him. Prosecutors accuse Combs of luring women into drug-fueled sex parties and blackmailing them. Combs, pleading not guilty, faces the possibility of life imprisonment.

The high-profile trial of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has begun, with his former girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, expected to be the star witness. The courtroom proceedings follow the release of a video showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel in 2016.

Prosecutors allege that Combs manipulated women into coerced relationships, orchestrating drug-laced parties and using videotapes to enforce silence. Known for his transformative influence on the music industry, Combs now faces charges that could lead to a life sentence.

Defense lawyers argue that the prosecution aims to misconstrue Combs' consensual lifestyle. They suggest that Combs' personal temper issues have been exaggerated to construct a case of racketeering. As testimony unfolds, jurors will hear from multiple accusers detailing troubling experiences under Combs' influence.

(With inputs from agencies.)