Diddy trial timeline: How rapper landed in hot seat facing life behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on sex trafficking charges will begin on Monday, a year and six months after he settled a lawsuit brought by his ex-girlfriend, accusing him of rape and abuse.  

The 55-year-old rapper faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The "I’ll Be Missing You" singer faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars or a maximum sentence of life in prison if found guilty.

Here is a timeline of how he landed in the hot seat.