Disgraced rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial began Monday with jury selection, shortly after the rapper formally rejected a plea deal on his five federal charges, which include racketeering and sex trafficking. (Here is a complete list of the allegations against Combs).

Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex-crimes trial kicked off May 5 as the embattled music mogul faces disturbing allegations. Here's what to know.

The trial should remain on schedule after the defense suggested that the final 12 jurors and six alternates could ask to be excused after spending a weekend contemplating a role in a major celebrity's fate.