Diddy scandal exposes widespread sex trafficking issue in U.S

The Diddy scandal has highlighted a broader issue of sex trafficking in the U.S., with an estimated 300,000 women and children affected annually. Major sporting events are increasingly targeted by traffickers seeking to exploit vulnerable individuals. Diddy, facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, is set to stand trial in May. His case has raised awareness about the $236 billion global sex trafficking industry, where many victims are U.S. citizens, not foreign nationals. Campaigners report that traffickers are now openly approaching buyers at large events, using technology and social media to lure victims. Recent police operations at events like the Super Bowl and Comic-Con have led to numerous arrests and rescues.