The federal sex trafficking trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs kicked off Monday morning in New York, and "The View" host Sunny Hostin was in the courtroom for it. And, according to the former federal prosecutor,

In September 2024, the rap mogul was indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. After several women came forward with claims that the musician had raped them,

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial begins today and is expected to last at least eight weeks. Combs has been in jail since September 2024, after his Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided by law enforcement.

Diddy sex-trafficking trial begins, Taylor Swift faces a subpoena, Halle Bailey wins a restraining order and more in this recap of music law news.

Prosecutors in "United States v Combs" say accused's latest request to the judge will risk a "chilling effect" on victim-witnesses if granted.

Sean proposed to me this idea … called voyeurism; he would watch me in sexual activity with another person, specifically another male.”