In closing arguments, prosecutors say "Diddy" thought he was "above the law"
The sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs is nearing its end as New York prosecutors and Combs' legal team make their closing arguments.
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The sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs is nearing its end as New York prosecutors and Combs' legal team make their closing arguments.
Prosecutors gave their closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. He's facing five counts, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Some of those charges carry the potential for life in prison. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has been covering the trial.
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial threatened Thursday to potentially have him removed from court over interactions with the jury.
Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial heard from a man Tuesday who worked at the Los Angeles hotel where Combs was seen on video attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial continued Monday with the cross examination of one of his former employees.
The woman, testifying under the pseudonym Mia, testified Thursday that Combs repeatedly sexually assaulted her.
Another former employee of Sean "Diddy" Combs took the stand Thursday. Through tears, she told the jury the music mogul sexually assaulted her multiple times.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense moved for a mistrial Wednesday in his sex trafficking trial, but the motion was denied.
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Scott Mescudi told the jury in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial that a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his car shortly after Combs learned of his relationship with Cassie Ventura. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
Kid Cudi is expected to testify about his time dating Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
At the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial Wednesday, a special agent who participated in a raid on Combs' home showed photos of evidence, including baby oil, sex toys, drugs and guns.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand briefly Tuesday.
Dawn Richard, a member of the groups Danity Kane and Diddy-Dirty Money returned to the stand Monday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial resumed Monday in NYC with Dawn Richard back on the stand.
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