of course he doesn`t run the country. but still should be put away for life.

Turn off that Court TV stream; no video snippets of the Combs trial are coming.

Because Combs faces federal criminal charges, the presence of "electronic media" is expressly banned by a procedural rule passed in 1946.

Several of the prosecution's key witnesses will also be testifying under pseudonyms, in an aim to protect their identities, further bolstering the air of privacy that is meant to surround such a sensitive case.

The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge. Some criminal trials at the state level, like in the closely watched case of Alex Murdaugh, allow for cameras in the courtroom.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury selected: What to know in highly anticipated trial

What charges does Diddy face?
Diddy is charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering.

Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations contributing to criminal activity.

Diddy's illustrious career has been overshadowed by a spate of legal troubles, including at least 70 civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, assault and trafficking. On Sept. 16, 2024, that all came to a head as Combs was arrested and taken into custody in Manhattan on federal criminal charges. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

As Combs and his legal team make the case for his innocence during his criminal trial — which kicked off May 5, 2025, and is expected to last eight weeks .