Americast Introducing... Diddy On Trial
On the first day of Diddy's trial, jurors have watched a video showing him assaulting his former long-time partner, the singer Cassie.
The prosecution's first witness, a former hotel security guard, says he was called on the night the CCTV video was filmed to help a "woman in distress", where he found Cassie sitting in the corner covering her face.
Both the prosecution and defence gave their opening statements. The prosecution say Combs' behaviour was "coercive and criminal" and that he "had the power to ruin" his alleged victims' lives. The defence argues that while Diddy might have engaged in domestic violence, he is innocent of the sex trafficking and prostitution charges at the heart of this case.
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence and graphic descriptions of sex.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies the charges.
Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court.
The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.
We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn't sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.
Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Executive Producer: Neal Razzell
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Video Producer: Daniel Raza
Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller
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