Sean Diddy Combs Faces Sex Trafficking Trial in New York

Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently on trial in New York for sex trafficking, with testimony revealing allegations of threats, extortion, and control over women including his longtime girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Cassie's mother testified that Combs demanded $20,000 and threatened to release explicit videos and cause harm after learning Cassie was dating another man, leading her to take out a loan to pay Combs out of fear. Prosecutors are presenting evidence to demonstrate Combs operated a criminal racketeering organization that controlled women in his life, including testimony from his former assistant who described incidents of drug use, surveillance, and controlling behavior. The trial also highlights the broader cultural impact of Combs' music, which some survivors argue glamorizes and enables exploitation and violence against women. The court is handling the trial with sensitivity, choosing not to broadcast it publicly, while potential jurors have been informed about the high-profile nature of the case and the possible involvement of celebrity names during testimony. The case continues to unfold with multiple witnesses expected to testify, including rapper Kid Cudi.