Sean Combs sex trafficking trial live updates: Witness testimony underway

NEW YORK — The jury heard opening statements and witness testimony was underway in the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop world to sexually abuse women from 2004 to 2024. He pleaded not guilty after his September arrest and has remained held without bail at a federal lockup in Brooklyn.

If Combs is convicted on all charges, which include racketeering, kidnapping, arson, bribery and sex trafficking, he would face a mandatory 15 years in prison and could remain behind bars for life.

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“Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy,” a new podcast from “20/20” and ABC Audio, traces how the whispers of abuse came to light and led to the downfall of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was once among the most influential entertainers and entrepreneurs in hip hop. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.