Sean Diddy Combs is on trial in New York, facing grave allegations including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transport for prostitution. Arrested in September 2024 and pleading not guilty, Combs risks life imprisonment if convicted. The trial, notably not televised, has drawn massive public and media interest, resulting in limited access to the courtroom, with an overflow system put in place. Opening statements highlighted accusations that Combs ran a criminal enterprise with drug-fueled sex sessions involving paid sex workers, amidst a diverse daily crowd of onlookers and media.
The daily crowd has included journalists, fans of Combs, content creators, livestreamers, true crime podcasters, a TikTok body-language analyst, a ventriloquist and some curious New York locals.
Combs, who was arrested in September 2024, has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Prosecutors accused Combs of operating a criminal enterprise that facilitated his drug-fueled sex sessions, referred to as freak-offs, involving paid sex workers.
To accommodate demand, the court has opened three overflow rooms featuring live feeds from the courtroom.
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