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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial is full of drama, cringe and explosive comments
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Above: Former Sean 'Diddy' Combs assistant Capricorn Clark leaves after testifying in Combs' sex trafficking trial at Manhattan Federal Court on May 27, 2025, in New York City, NY. Image copyright: Adam Gray/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Though still innocent until proven guilty, there now seems to be overwhelming evidence to pin racketeering and sex trafficking on Combs. This was apparently a decades-long pattern of coercion, violence, and drug-fueled, nonconsensual sex parties, backed by insider testimony. These witness testimonies confirm years of whispered rumors about Combs' Bad Boy empire.
Narrative B
Despite serious allegations, prosecutors likely haven't yet proven the racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Testimonies, including Kid Cudi's, hint at crimes but lack clear evidence of a criminal enterprise or forced interstate sex acts. Ventura's apparent consent in "freak offs" further complicates coercion claims, so the jury needs more to convict him on charges beyond alleged abusive behavior.
Cynical narrative
This case ignores the larger, even darker aspects of Combs' career. Authorities have known about his crimes since the 1990s, yet he wasn't punished. Since his sex parties involved not only the witnesses in this trial, but countless celebrities, businessmen, and other powerbrokers, it's very likely that he was utilized and protected by them until the media attention grew undeniable.