Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: What to know about the jurors in the N.Y. trial

The jurors in the federal sex trafficking trial represent a diverse swath of the New York City area and include an investment analyst, a physician assistant and a deli clerk.

A jury of 12 everyday New Yorkers — eight men and four women — were seated Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, paving the way for opening statements in the proceedings expected to last at least eight weeks.

The group whittled down from a pool of 45 qualified prospective jurors after questioning began last week.

Those selected range from ages 30 to 74, and live in diverse New York City neighborhoods across Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as neighboring Westchester County. They also come from various professions: an investment analyst, a physician assistant, a massage therapist and a deli clerk.

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Combs' celebrity status as an entrepreneur and rap mogul with a prolific three-decade career has been unavoidable in a trial that has drawn intense coverage following his arrest in September.