The trial of Sean Diddy Combs centers around allegations of sex trafficking, with prosecutors alleging he coerced ex-girlfriends into sexual activities with male sex workers. Two prosecutors described violent incidents as evidence of Combs' coercive behavior, while the defense criticized the prosecution's approach, suggesting it could criminalize consensual relationships. Combs, who has denied the charges, faces accusations of leading a criminal enterprise. The prosecution has also shifted its focus, retracting claims of arson and kidnapping, which adds complexity to the case as jury deliberations approach.
Prosecutors insisted that he had coerced, threatened and sometimes viciously forced two ex-girlfriends to have sex with male sex workers to satisfy his sexual pleasure.
A defense lawyer then mocked the government's closing argument and warned that prosecutors were employing a novel approach to sex crimes that risked turning the swinger lifestyle... into potential crimes for all Americans.
Combs, 55, the founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges in the trial.
Prosecutors triggered headlines last week that they had backed off or eliminated claims of arson and kidnapping against Combs, when they said they were removing instructions on the law.
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