Prosecutors in opening statements called Combs a cultural icon to the public – but alleged he 'committed crime after crime' in private.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and otherwise exploiting women in recurring incidents over multiple decades, is standing trial on federal charges in New York City. Jury selection began May 5, and opening statements are expected on Monday, May 12.

The latest updates on Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex trafficking trial and his high-profile case as opening statements and Cassie’s testimony are expected.