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Closing arguments begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial


High-profile case enters its final stage after more than a month of testimony from 34 witnesses

Closing arguments began on Thursday morning in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, signaling the final stage of the high-profile case. The government accuses Combs of using violence, threats, money, drugs, and influence to abuse and coerce women into participating in drug-fueled sex marathons with male escorts – referred to as “freak-offs”. Slavik walked the jury through the various crimes that prosecutors have alleged the enterprise committed, which include drug distribution, sex trafficking, arson, bribery, forced labor, transportation for prostitution and kidnapping.

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