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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial begins Monday with jury selection

By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,

Steve Inskeep

Published May 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM EDT

The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs begins in New York City on Monday with jury selection. Combs faces charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.

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Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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