The opening statements in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs have been delivered. Read a summary of the key points made by both prosecution and defence.

As opening statements kicked off in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleged abuse of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took center stage.

The opening statements for the sex trafficking trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun with Cassie Ventura taking the stand.

Jury selection concluded in the morning, which was to be followed by lawyers' opening statements. Testimony could begin as soon as Monday afternoon. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the details.

Lawyers for Misa Hylton, who previously showed support for Diddy accuser Cassie, said that she was at the trial to support her son with the music mogul.

Sean “ Diddy ” Combs’s Manhattan Federal Court sex-trafficking trial enters a new phase Monday, May 12 with opening statements. Diddy, 55, faces five counts on charges such as racketeering conspiracy,

Prosecutors allege the rapper used fame and violence to sexually abuse women, while the rapper's attorneys defended his "swinger" lifestyle.

A jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial was selected on Monday, consisting of eight men and four women.