The Sean Combs Trial Has Become Yet Another Uncomfortable True Crime Spectacle
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Rapper and mogul Sean Combs , perhaps better known by his array of rap names and monikers, is currently on trial for charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking. Combs was arrested last September. He has pleaded not guilty to all allegations. He could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted. The trial has become a massive news story worldwide, the subject of daily reporting and live blogs as well as endless social media speculation. The court proceedings are not being televised or streamed, but reporters are offering extensive updates on the trial. Every detail of the case has become fodder for a level of conspiratorial speculation a