The federal sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs commenced on May 12, 2025, in Manhattan, unveiling disturbing allegations of a decades-long pattern of coercion, abuse, and exploitation.
🔍 Key Allegations
- Criminal Enterprise: Prosecutors allege that Combs operated a criminal enterprise within his entertainment empire, using his influence to lure and exploit women through drug-fueled sex parties known as “Freak Offs.
- Victim Testimonies: Ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman identified as Jane Doe are central to the case. Ventura claims she was subjected to physical abuse, coerced into non-consensual acts, and blackmailed with explicit videos.
- Abusive Practices: Prosecutors describe a pattern of violence, threats, and manipulation, including an incident where Combs allegedly forced a sex worker to urinate on Ventura during a “Freak Off” party.
⚖️ Defense’s Position
Combs’s legal team acknowledges his history of volatile behavior, attributing it to substance abuse, but denies the sex trafficking charges. They argue that the relationships were consensual and that the prosecution is overreaching by criminalizing his private life.
🕒 Trial Outlook
The trial is expected to last approximately eight weeks, featuring testimonies from alleged victims, former employees, and other witnesses. If convicted, Combs faces a potential life sentence.
