Prosecution accuses Sean ‘Diddy' Combs of drugging ex-girlfriend, forcing her into sex acts
The embattled music industry veteran Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared in court with a Bible as opening statements got underway in New York. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.
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