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When was Sean “Diddy” Combs arrested?
Combs was arrested on Sept. 16, 2024 in New York City. The next day, he pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution charges.
In the indictment, prosecutors alleged Combs was part of a criminal organization that engaged in or attempted to engage in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, obstruction of justice and other offenses since 2008.
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Combs’ legal team asked the judge to release him on bond, but the request was denied. Prosecutors argued at the time he “poses an ongoing and significant danger to the community, has repeatedly engaged in obstructive conduct, and presents a serious risk of flight.”
He was later hit with additional charges in a superseding indictment. The 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty.
About three months before his arrest, Combs returned his key to New York City, honoring a request by Mayor Eric Adams after multiple people accused Combs of sexual abuse.
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Who else is in the courtroom?
Combs’ family, including his mother and children, have been present with him in the courtroom so far in the trial. On the first day, his daughters briefly left the courtroom during graphic testimony involving sex acts.
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Ventura’s husband and brother were on hand for her first day of testimony.
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Key moments from Ventura’s first day of testimony
Ventura is a critical witness in the prosecution’s case against Combs, who has been accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and exploiting women for decades until his arrest on multiple charges last September. The music mogul could receive a lifetime prison sentence if convicted on all of charges.
Ventura is expected back on the stand Wednesday, and her testimony could last the entire week.
Here are some key moments from her first day of testimony.
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Why is the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial not televised?
Because Combs is being tried in federal court, no photos or videos from inside the courtroom are allowed.
The trial is not being live streamed or broadcast.
Sketch artists are allowed in the courtroom.
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CBS News New York’s Alice Gainer is providing real-time updates from court all day long in this blog.
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Who has testified in the trial so far?
So far, jurors have heard from three witnesses.
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Israel Florez was the very first witness to testify. He worked as a security manager at the hotel where Combs was caught on video beating Ventura and responded to the incident. He testified that, after the incident, Combs threw a stack of cash at him and told him not to tell anyone about it.
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Daniel Phillip was the second witness. He told jurors he was paid to have sex with Ventura and did so while Combs watched. He also testified that he witnessed Combs throw a bottle at Ventura and drag her by her hair into another room.
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On Tuesday, Ventura became the third witness to testify. She testified about how her relationship with Combs got started, how he suggested she start having sex with other men, that he could become violent, and that he provided drugs during the “freak offs,” which could last for days.
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What has Sean “Diddy” Combs been accused of?
Federal prosecutors have charged Sean “Diddy” Combs with several crimes.
He’s been accused of sex trafficking as recently as last year, and using force, fraud or coercion to compel someone to engage in commercial sex acts.
Combs has been accused of transporting a woman and commercial sex workers in order to engage in prostitution.
He was initially charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
In total, he faces five charges, and potentially decades in prison if convicted.
Combs has pleaded not guilty, and denies committing any crimes.
