The opening statements in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs have been delivered. Read a summary of the key points made by both prosecution and defence.

As opening statements kicked off in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleged abuse of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took center stage.

The opening statements for the sex trafficking trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun with Cassie Ventura taking the stand.

Prosecutors allege the rapper used fame and violence to sexually abuse women, while the rapper's attorneys defended his "swinger" lifestyle.

Lawyers for Misa Hylton, who previously showed support for Diddy accuser Cassie, said that she was at the trial to support her son with the music mogul.

The R&B singer revealed from the witness stand on Tuesday that she was fleeing a "freak-off" in the video of Combs attacking her in 2016 in a hotel hallway.

Jury selection concluded in the morning, which was to be followed by lawyers' opening statements. Testimony could begin as soon as Monday afternoon. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the details.

Sean “ Diddy ” Combs’s Manhattan Federal Court sex-trafficking trial enters a new phase Monday, May 12 with opening statements. Diddy, 55, faces five counts on charges such as racketeering conspiracy,