Diddy faces life in prison as explosive sex trafficking trial begins
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, once considered hip-hop royalty and a titan of the music industry, is now facing what could be the defining and most devastating chapter of his life. The embattled mogul appeared in federal court Monday as his long-anticipated sex trafficking trial officially kicked off in New York. Prosecutors allege a "decades-long criminal enterprise" operated under the guise of Combs' entertainment empire, one that could see him sentenced to life in prison if convicted.The Department of Justice has charged Combs with multiple counts, including sex trafficking, obstruction of justice, racketeering, and witness intimidation. According to federal prosecutors, Diddy used his status, wealth, and extensive business network to recruit, exploit, and silence victims.The government claims this "predatory network" spanned across multiple states and involved numerous accomplices, some of whom were allegedly employed by his label, Bad Boy Entertainment.In court filings, […]
