Overview

• Prosecutors accuse Combs of running a criminal enterprise through his business empire, involving sex trafficking, forced labor, and obstruction of justice.
• Opening statements detail claims of drug-fueled 'freak-off' parties where women were coerced into sexual acts under threats and violence.
• The defense argues that all sexual activities were consensual and part of a swinger lifestyle, framing the case as domestic disputes rather than trafficking.
• Key evidence includes 2016 hotel footage showing Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who is expected to testify extensively this week.
• If convicted on all charges, the 55-year-old music mogul could face life in prison, following his September 2024 arrest and ongoing detention without bail.