Geoff Bennett:
Jury selection for the criminal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs started today in New York City. The rapper and producer faces multiple charges, including racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Prosecutor’s alleged Combs was the mastermind behind a yearslong operation to sexually abuse women. He denies any wrongdoing and rejected a plea deal that could have resulted in a lighter sentence. He faces life in prison if convicted.
We’re joined now by Gina Barton, investigative reporter for USA Today.
Thanks for being with us, Gina.
So jury selection started today. What are you hearing from your colleagues in the courtroom about how hard it’s going to be to find people to serve on this case?
