Inside the Jury Room: 12 New Yorkers Will Decide Diddy’s Fate in Sex Trafficking Trial

As the explosive federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continues in Manhattan, the fate of one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures now lies in the hands of a diverse jury of 12 New Yorkers, ranging in age from 30 to 74.With opening testimony already revealing harrowing allegations from former partner Cassie Ventura, the jurors will be asked to weigh damning charges that span decades and shake the very foundation of Combs’ vast business empire. Already, Ventura has delivered chilling testimony describing the alleged violence and coercion she endured.“He would … knock me over, drag me, kick me, stomp me in the head,” Ventura told the court. She also described “freak-offs”—events she said Combs orchestrated in which she was forced to engage in sexual acts with escorts under his control. Her account marks the first in what prosecutors suggest will be a long line of testimony detailing a pattern of abuse and control.