The Diddy Trial: Why is Sean Combs being tried like a mob boss?
The government is about halfway through calling its witnesses in the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. This week, Style reporter Anne Branigin gives an update on the big takeaways from the trial this week, including testimony from several of Combs's former employees who claim he assaulted them. Combs has pleaded not guilty and has denied wrongdoing.
Court reporter Shayna Jacobs also breaks down what the government has to do to prove these charges – and why racketeering conspiracy is a charge that's broadly used today.
Today's show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Carla Spartos and Efrain Hernandez.
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