Diddy: When is the trial and what are the charges?

The rap mogul denies sex trafficking and racketeering charges, plus dozens of other lawsuits alleging abuse.

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If jurors are chosen this week, lawyers on both sides are expected to deliver their opening statements on Monday 12 May.

The charges against Mr Combs include racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

The rapper also faces dozens of civil lawsuits from individuals who accuse him of using his power to drug, assault, rape, intimidate and silence people.

Mr Combs has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and rejected the individual lawsuits as attempts "for a quick payday".