This page reflects the news from Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on Friday, May 9. For the latest updates from Diddy's trial, read USA TODAY's live coverage for Monday, May 12. Final jury selections are on hold in Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing criminal trial as opening statements near.

Twelve jurors from the New York area were seated in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex crimes trial, including six alternates. The trial is expected to run eight weeks.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is set to kick off in earnest Monday, May 12, with opening statements following the completion of jury selection.

Jury selection is expected to wrap up Monday in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial, and opening arguments are expected to begin.

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces jury challenges in his hometown of New York. The rapper is working to clear his name after being accused of sex trafficking.

Known for his love of AI, 50 has used the technology for several pranks and jabs over the years. Most recently, he posted an AI-generated video showing Combs and Jay-Z being arrested in response to a sexual assault lawsuit against the two moguls.

Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura's attorneys are fighting the press on whether they will be allowed to view the 'freak-off' videos in the Diddy trial.

Daily updates on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial in New York City after his sex trafficking and racketeering charges from 2024