Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection in New York

Several dozen prospective jurors got brief description of charges as hip-hop entrepreneur sat with lawyers

The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that could last several days.

Opening statements by lawyers and the start of testimony are expected next week.