Diddy trial updates: Opening statements set to begin in Sean Comb’s sex trafficking case

Diddy entered the courtroom just before 9 a.m. and gave a warm welcome to his relatives and legal team.

The rapper could be seen embracing and shaking hands with his legal team before blowing a kiss to his relatives, the Washington Post reported.

He is wearing either a light gray or taupe-colored sweater and khaki pants.

The court already appears to be running behind schedule.

Officials wanted proceedings to begin at 8:30 a.m., but Combs only entered the courtroom just before 9 a.m.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ seven children all appeared to enter the courthouse Monday as opening statements are set to begin in their father’s sex trafficking trial.

Six of his children, Christian (King) Combs, Jessie Combs, Chance Combs, D’Lila Combs and Jessie Combs, held hands while entering the building while his son, Justin Combs, walked in front of the group.

Combs’ mother, Janice Combs, also appeared to enter the building.

Lawyers Marc and Karen Agnifilo filed into the courthouse shortly after 8 a.m.

People in line to catch a glimpse of the Diddy trial started filing into the courthouse just before 8 a.m. Monday.

The line, spanning down the block of the courthouse, included some people who had waited out overnight to get a good spot.

Just after 8 a.m., one of Diddy’s lawyers walked in followed by prosecutors carrying boxes.

YouTubers with the channel “Rotten Mango” have held their spot in line since 8 p.m. Sunday.

They told The Independent it was a group effort to help them organize and prepare for Monday morning’s jury selection.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the former music mogul, is headed to Manhattan federal court on Monday for his high-profile sex trafficking crimes trial.

Details of the accusations are related to “freak offs” or drug-fueled parties that Combs is said to have hosted with others, where victims were allegedly coerced into having sex with sex workers, sometimes filmed without consent, while Combs watched.

Combs and his “enterprise” of associates allegedly threatened victims with extortion or sometimes physical violence to remain quiet about the “freaks offs.”

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, rejected a plea deal and maintained his innocence.

Reporter Ariana Baio explains everything you need to know about the case.

One person waiting in the long line outside of the Diddy trial was selling their spot for $350.

While many journalists and fans were already waiting in line, at least one person was looking to take advantage of the anticipation.

The Diddy trial is expected to last several weeks as the music mogul faces sex-trafficking charges.

Prosecutors will lay out a case where Diddy abused and coerced women for years, they say. They alleged he used his employees and blackmail to continue his operation.

Given Diddy’s role in the music and fashion industry, several high-profile names could testify during his trial.

Reporter Isabel Keane looks at some of the celebrities who could be involved in the trial.

A long line – estimated at more than 100 people – wait outside the courtroom for the start of the Diddy trial.

The high-stakes, high-profile trial is set to begin in earnest with opening statements later in the morning.