Expected witnesses in the Sean Combs trial include former partners, a male sex worker and a friend of Cassie Ventura: Sources

Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former sexual partners, a business associate and a male sex worker are among the witnesses expected to testify at his criminal trial, multiple sources tell CNN.

(Exclusive) Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former sexual partners, a business associate and a male sex worker are among the witnesses expected to testify at his criminal trial, multiple sources tell CNN. At least four witnesses who are expected to testify against Combs at his federal criminal trial starting next week are accusers who have already filed civil suits against the embattled music mogul. The witness list has not been made public, but three individuals familiar with the case spoke to CNN under the condition of anonymity. The central witness in the trial is Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura — the singer and an ex-girlfriend of Combs — who has chosen to testify under her real name. The judge has allowed the other alleged victims, whom CNN has identified through sources, to testify under pseudonyms in an effort to protect their identity. (In court papers, the government’s key witnesses are referred to as “Victim-2,” “Victim-3” and “Victim-4.”) CNN has reached out to a spokesperson at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, as well as Combs’ representatives, for comment. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking. He has denied all civil allegations against him.