Looking to livestream the Diddy trial? Here's why the highly anticipated trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs won't be televised.

While some state-level trials allow cameras at the judge’s discretion, as seen with the Depp-Heard defamation case and Murdaugh’s murder trial, federal court remains completely off-limits to livestreams and broadcasts. That’s why the Diddy trial won’t be available to livestream.

Hip-hop mogul Sean Combs is on trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and other charges. Here's everything to know about the rapper's trial, including how much time he's facing.

Daily updates on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial in New York City after his sex trafficking and racketeering charges from 2024

Israel Florez is an LAPD officer who alleges he witnessed Diddy assault Cassie and then claims Diddy attempted to bribe him. Daniel Phillip is a stripper who alleges Diddy paid thousands to engage in the freak offs and engage in sexual acts with Cassie.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex trafficking trial and high-profile case continues in Day 2 as Cassie Ventura’s testimony details ‘freak-offs’ and alleged abuse.

Witnesses in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial are expected to continue testifying after opening statements and the first round of cross-examination.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial is underway at a New York City courthouse as the third day will see his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura take to the stand again as a key witness

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal trial began with opening statements and testimony that alleges bribery, violence and paid sexual encounters.

This page reflects the news from Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on Friday, May 9. For the latest updates from Diddy's trial, read USA TODAY's live coverage for Monday, May 12. Final jury selections are on hold in Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing criminal trial as opening statements near.