Facing the very real possibility of life behind bars on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, music mogul Sean Combs has assembled a legal dream team to defend him in what’s shaping up to be on

Mark Geragos, who is not a listed attorney on the case and hosts a podcast, was seen speaking with the defense team on Monday inside the courtroom.

NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Cassie said Sean “Diddy” Combs’ infidelity was a painful part of their combustible, nearly 11-year relationship, as the music mogul’s defense team began cross-examination of the prosecution’s start witness on Thursday in his sex trafficking trial.

Leading up to his criminal trial, Sean “Diddy” Combs has bolstered his legal team, but one lawyer in the courtroom gained some attention as jury selection began this week.

Casandra Ventura, who has testified that Mr. Combs was physically abusive and coerced her into marathon sex sessions, will be cross-examined by his defense team.

At Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial on Thursday, his attorney sought to undermine the credibility of his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, by presenting messages in which she allegedly expressed willingness to participate in one of Combs' extended,

Sean “Diddy” Combs will have the support of his family as opening statements in his sex-trafficking trial are set to begin Monday in downtown Manhattan.

Combs' legal team has admitted his history of domestic violence but denies the charges of sex-trafficking and racketeering.

With Sean “Diddy” Combs, Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez, as well as Luigi Mangione navigating their legal battles, all three cases have an interesting connection through their lawyers.

"Sean Combs is not the person that we used to see out there," Hostin said after watching his trial from a New York City courtroom.