The sex trafficking trial of hip-hop impresario Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to begin in New York.
A judge made some preliminary rulings about evidence on Monday prior to the start of jury selection.
Prosecutors say Combs coerced women into participating in sex acts with prostitutes during drug-fueled parties.
They say he used violence and threats to keep his victims compliant and silent.
Lawyers for Combs say the sex was consensual. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy and bringing sex workers across state lines.
The trial is expected to take at least eight weeks.