Jury Begins Deliberations in Diddy Federal Sex Trafficking Trial

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs participates in "The Four" panel during the FOX Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 4, 2018. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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Jurors are set to begin deliberations in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial following seven weeks of emotional testimony and explosive allegations.

The jury — eight men and four women — will weigh charges that could send Combs, 55, to prison for life.

Prosecutors allege the music mogul used violence and fear to control women and orchestrated drug-fueled sex marathons involving paid sex workers. Combs has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transporting women for prostitution.

Thirty-four witnesses testified, including Cassie and another ex-girlfriend, who both described years of abuse.

Combs did not testify, and the defense called no witnesses, arguing instead that the sex was consensual and that prosecutors were unfairly targeting his personal life.


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