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.

Hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will face court and opening statements are expected to begin in his sex-trafficking trial in New York Combs is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution

Prosecutors said in opening statements that Diddy was involved in “freak-offs” or sex parties that would span days and involve multiple sex workers. They said these parties were drug-fuelled, and the victims were blackmailed with video footage.