Star witness missing ahead of Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial as opening statements loom

(TNND) — With opening statements to begin next week in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, a key witness has reportedly gone missing.

Federal prosecutors have been unable to find one of the female victims who is central to the case. This victim does not live in New York, where the trial is being held.

Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, is part of the team for the U.S. Attorney's Office. Comey told US District Judge Arun Subramanian that they are having a hard time getting in contact with 'victim 3' and their attorney.

Victim 3 had planned to reveal "very personal and explosive details" about the abuse she experienced from Combs and was planning on not using a pseudonym during her testimony, according to the Daily Mail.

Victim 2 and Victim 4 have been approved by the judge to testify under a pseudonym.

According to prosecutors, if they are not able to get in contact with victim 3, she might not show up to the trial.

Teny Geragos, the defense attorney for Combs, demanded a decision to be made by the end of the week on whether the prosecution will call victim 3 to testify during the trial.

Combs is charged with operating his businesses like a racketeering enterprise, using employees and other associates to help facilitate multiple crimes, including kidnapping, arson, bribery, and sex trafficking.

Prosecutors say Combs used his fame and fortune as a power broker in the hip-hop world to force young women into sexually abusive situations, including “ Freak Offs,” drugged-up orgies in which women were forced to have sex with male sex workers while Combs filmed them.

Combs could face life in prison if he is convicted on all charges. Last week, Combs rejected a plea deal from prosecutors.

Jury selection is still underway, with both sides deciding on Friday which individuals they will be removing from the jury list.

Editor's Note:The Associated Press contributed to this story.