New Delhi, May 14 -- The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, 55, a prominent figure in hip-hop and pop culture, has been ongoing in Manhattan Federal Court, which officially began on May 5. The protagonist of this case comprises his former partner Casandra Ventura, 38, the R&B singer and actor, Daniel Phillip, Judge Arun Subramanian.

Others include Joseph "Big Joe" Sherman, Jacob "The Jeweler" Arabo, DeVante Swing, Cuba Gooding Jr and Shane Pearce.

Combs has been jailed since September and faces at least 15 years in prison if convicted.

3. Sherman is Combs' previous bodyguard, named in a lawsuit claiming he raped a woman alongside Combs in 2001.

4. Arabo is a Jewellery designer mentioned in a lawsuit alleging he was among the men coerced to ...