Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces Trial as Controversial Evidence of Assault Is Allowed
A judge rules the admissibility of video evidence in Diddy’s upcoming trial for sex trafficking and related charges; trial set for May 5.
Diddy's team also began to mount the rapper's defense against the sex trafficking charges lobbed at the disgraced music mogul, claiming he was just a "swinger."
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The criminal trial emerges as a series of civil lawsuits from dozens of accusers aimed at Combs have been filed, accusing one of the music industry's most recognizable figures of a pervasive pattern of sexually and physically abusive behavior.
‘Call it swingers’: A preview of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense as lawyer describes lifestyle
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Jurors can see video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating Cassie at hotel in 2016, judge rules
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Combs' legal team has said the encounters were consensual.
Video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating ex-girlfriend will be allowed at trial, judge rules
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It's standard procedure for prosecutors to offer plea deals in most cases they oversee, even when they believe they have a strong case.
Sean Combs Rejected a Plea Deal in Sex-Trafficking Case
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Combs has been accused of sexual assault in dozens of civil lawsuits since that time.
Jury will be shown footage of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs physically assaulting Cassie Ventura, judge rules
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The ruling by Judge Subramanian this morning to allow the harsh video into the trial is a serious blow to Combs and his team.
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Summary
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to stand trial on May 5 for sex trafficking and racketeering charges. A judge has ruled that video evidence of Combs allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is admissible, despite defense attempts to exclude it, claiming it was manipulated. The video, showing Combs attacking Ventura in 2016, is deemed critical by prosecutors. Combs has rejected a plea deal and maintains his innocence, claiming his actions were part of a consensual swinging lifestyle. The trial is expected to feature testimony from multiple accusers and follow a series of civil lawsuits against him.
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Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is facing serious criminal charges, including sex trafficking, following a pre-trial hearing that allowed video evidence of a violent incident with his ex-girlfriend to be shown in court.
Combs rejected a plea deal from prosecutors, and details of the deal remain unclear, emphasizing the severity of the charges he faces, which could result in life imprisonment if convicted.
The trial, set to begin on May 5, will include testimonies and evidence related to Combs' alleged past behaviors, including coercion of victims into sexual encounters known as 'freak-offs', alongside ongoing civil lawsuits against him.
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