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December 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting 3 men in new lawsuits

One of the men worked for Combs and alleged his former boss raped him at a New York hotel.
December 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM
In this Sept. 13, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs poses during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
December 12, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting 3 men in new lawsuits

Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of sexually assaulting three men, including one of his former employees according to new civil lawsuits filed Thursday in New York.
December 12, 2024 at 9:04 PM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting 3 men in new lawsuits
December 10, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Jay-Z files for dismissal or disclosure of 13-year-old's identity in rape lawsuit

Jay-Z and Diddy are accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a VMAs after-party in 2000.
December 10, 2024 at 9:22 PM
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z attend The Two Kings Dinner presented by Sprite at RDG + Bar Annie on February 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
December 10, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Jay-Z’s reaction to civil lawsuit is ‘pretty common’: Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the lawsuit accusing Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
December 10, 2024 at 5:22 PM
VIDEO: Jay-Z’s reaction to civil lawsuit is ‘pretty common’: Legal expert
December 10, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Music mogul Jay-Z fires back after civil lawsuit accuses him of sexual assault

Rapper Shawn Carter, known as "Jay-Z," moved to dismiss a new civil lawsuit accusing him and Sean "Diddy" Combs of assaulting a minor at a party in 2000.
December 10, 2024 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO: Music mogul Jay-Z fires back after civil lawsuit accuses him of sexual assault
December 10, 2024 at 9:51 AM

Jay-Z named alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs in lawsuit alleging rape of 13-year-old girl

An anonymous woman alleged in a civil suit that the incident took place at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. Both men deny the allegations.
December 10, 2024 at 9:51 AM
VIDEO: Jay-Z named alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs in lawsuit alleging rape of 13-year-old girl
December 9, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Jay-Z lawsuit alleging rape is ‘somewhat shocking’: Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the lawsuit accusing Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
December 9, 2024 at 9:03 PM
VIDEO: Jay-Z lawsuit alleging rape is ‘somewhat shocking’: Legal expert
December 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Jay-Z accused in civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting minor with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Shawn Carter and Sean Combs are accused of raping a then-13-year-old girl at an afterparty following the 2000 Video Music Awards, according to an amended civil lawsuit filed Sunday.
December 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM
VIDEO: Jay-Z accused in civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting minor with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
November 27, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail

Judge Arun Subramanian ruled to deny bail for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Wednesday.
November 27, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail
November 27, 2024 at 11:27 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail as judge declares hip-hop mogul poses serious danger

A federal judge denied Sean Combs' request to be released on bail, finding "by clear and convincing evidence" that the hip-hop mogul is potentially dangerous.
November 27, 2024 at 11:27 PM
 Sean "Diddy" Combs attends  Sean "Diddy" Combs Fulfills $1 Million Pledge To Howard University At Howard Homecoming's Yardfest at Howard University, Oct. 20, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
November 27, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Jason Kelce says he and wife Kylie might be done having kids: 'Last hurrah'

The couple are already parents to their three daughters.
November 27, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Jason Kelce, left, and Kylie Kelce attend Thursday Night Football Presents The World Premiere of "Kelce," Sept. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia.
November 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM

Former employees allege physical abuse by Diddy

Prosecutors are telling the judge that Combs physically abused some of his personal staff.
November 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM
VIDEO: Former employees alleges physical abuse by Diddy
November 24, 2024 at 4:13 AM

What’s next in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?

Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Bernarda Villalona breaks down the top legal stories of the week.
November 24, 2024 at 4:13 AM
VIDEO: What’s next in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?
November 23, 2024 at 3:32 AM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs continues push for bail in sex trafficking case

The producer and rapper asked a federal judge to release him on a $50 million bond while he battles the charges, which he has pleaded not guilty to. The judge said he will have a decision next week.  
November 23, 2024 at 3:32 AM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs continues push for bail in sex trafficking case
November 22, 2024 at 11:20 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs back in court for pretrial bail hearing

The music mogul was back in a New York City courtroom on Friday as he continues to fight for his release on bail in his racketeering and sex trafficking case.
November 22, 2024 at 11:20 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs back in court for pretrial bail hearing
November 22, 2024 at 10:58 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to learn about release on bail next week, judge says

Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared again in a New York City courtroom on Friday as he continues to fight for his release on bail in his racketeering and sex trafficking case.
November 22, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles.
November 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs heads back to court for pre-trial bail hearing

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the music mogul's request to be released from jail on $50 million bond.
November 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs heads back to court for pre-trial bail hearing
November 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Video of Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura was 'edited, manipulated' court filing says

Video of Sean Combs attacking Cassie was “edited, manipulated” and does not accurately depict what occurred, defense attorneys claimed Thursday in a new court filing.
November 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles.
November 20, 2024 at 11:44 PM

Sexual assault lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs by then-39-year-old man dismissed

Diddy is accused of sexually assaulting a then-39-year-old man at a house party in New York City in 2022, according to a new filing.
November 20, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
November 19, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Judge rules prosecutors must destroy Sean 'Diddy' Combs' jail cell notes

The judge overseeing the case against Sean Combs ordered federal prosecutors to destroy several pages of Combs' handwritten notes obtained from a raid at MDC-Brooklyn.
November 19, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
November 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs fires back against prosecutors

The hip-hop mogul accused federal prosecutors of violating his constitutional rights by leafing through his handwritten jailhouse notes.
November 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs fires back against prosecutors
November 19, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Attorney for many Diddy accusers sued for alleged 'extortionate plot'

An attorney who gained attention by unleashing a torrent of lawsuits against Sean "Diddy" Combs is now the target of a new lawsuit accusing him of an “extortionate plot.”
November 19, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
November 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM

Prosecutors accuse Sean Combs of attempting to influence witnesses, jury pool

Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of trying to influence witness testimony unlawfully. He allegedly used other inmates' phone accounts and made three-way calls to people not on his approved contacts list.
November 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM
VIDEO: Prosecutors accuse Sean Combs of attempting to influence witnesses, jury pool
November 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM

The latest objections and accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

ABC News Senior Investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and ABC News contributor attorney Brian Buckmire discuss the latest objection to Comb's bail request, who has denied all wrongdoing.
November 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM
VIDEO: The latest objections and accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
November 18, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of trying to contact prospective witnesses

Federal jurors are accusing the hip-hop mogul of escalating his attempts to “influence” the jury pool and “subvert” his criminal case.
November 18, 2024 at 6:29 PM
VIDEO: Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of trying to contact prospective witnesses
November 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM

Diddy accused of obstruction in his sex trafficking case 

Diddy, who has denied any wrongdoing, said they’d respond to the obstruction allegations in court papers.
November 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Diddy accused of obstruction in his sex trafficking case 
November 18, 2024 at 6:38 AM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case: Prosecutors

Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Bernarda Villalona joins ABC News Live’s Burden of Proof to discuss top legal cases of the week.
November 18, 2024 at 6:38 AM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case: Prosecutors
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case, prosecutors say

Sean Combs' application for bail should be denied because the he "poses serious risks of danger and obstruction" to his criminal sex trafficking case, prosecutors said.
1 month ago
In this Oct. 20, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs attends an event in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

Prosecutors accuse 'Diddy' of trying to contact witnesses from jail

Prosecutors claim that Sean “Diddy” Combs has been trying to reach out from behind bars to victims and possible witnesses.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Prosecutors accuse 'Diddy' of trying to contact witnesses from jail
1 month ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new accusations of assault

Dewitt Gilmore is suing the hip-hop mogul for $5,000,000 to compensate him for what he alleges was an armed confrontation in 1996.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new accusations of assault
1 month ago

Former rapper Shyne says he was 'fall guy' in 1999 shooting involving Sean Combs

Moses "Shyne" Barrow, ex-protege of the now-disgraced Sean 'Diddy' Combs, talks about the incident and finding success in his native Belize, as seen in upcoming Hulu documentary "The Honorable Shyne."
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Former rapper Shyne says he was 'fall guy' in 1999 shooting involving Sean Combs
1 month ago

Diddy's lawyers make new bid for release

The rap mogul's team is proposing a "comprehensive bail package."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Diddy's lawyers make new bid for release
1 month ago

Diddy pushes for release again, offers 'far more robust' bail package

Sean Combs sought again on Friday to be released from pretrial detention by offering a "far more robust" bail package, according to a new court filing.
1 month ago
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity

The defense is asking for a court order gagging potential witnesses and their attorneys.
1 month ago
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the latest developments in the hip-hop mogul’s trial.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say
1 month ago

Judge rules Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser can't sue anonymously

A Tennessee woman who claims Sean Combs sexually assaulted her cannot proceed with her case anonymously, a federal judge ruled, finding her argument "wholly meritless."
1 month ago
In this Sept. 17, 2024, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs stands before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky after prosecutors brought three criminal charges against him in federal court in New York in this courtroom sketch.
1 month ago

Grand jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs case to hear new evidence: Sources

A federal grand jury in New York will hear new evidence in the criminal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with the matter.
1 month ago
In this Sept. 13, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs poses during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say

Prosecutors said they didn't have the video when CNN aired it.
1 month ago
Sean 'Diddy' Combs', with his mom seated in the back, attends a hearing in federal court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, October 10, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
1 month ago

Sean Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old in new lawsuit

In 2005, parents of a 10-year-old boy from Los Angeles sought to help their son's burgeoning career and flew with him to New York to meet people in the music industry.
1 month ago
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
1 month ago

New lawsuit accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault against 10-year-old

The hip-hop mogul is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old in a new lawsuit that says he allegedly told the boy he could "make him a star."
1 month ago
VIDEO: New lawsuit accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault against 10-year-old
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces growing legal case

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has denied all allegations and has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces growing legal case
2 months ago

Combs faces allegations of rape alongside unnamed celebrities in new suits

The allegations include an assault against a 13-year-old and mention the presence of unidentified celebrity participants.
2 months ago
In this Sept. 13, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs poses during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing new allegations of sexual assault, rape

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the newest accusations against the music mogul.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing new allegations of sexual assault, rape
2 months ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing 7 new civil lawsuits

A new batch of civil lawsuits accuses Sean Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting seven more alleged victims, including one who says she was 13 at the time.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing 7 new civil lawsuits
2 months ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault

Ashley Parham alleges in a civil lawsuit that Combs arranged her gang rape as payback for accusing him in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault
2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs calls for his accusers' identities to be disclosed

Sean Combs needs to know the identities of his alleged victims so he can prepare for trial, his lawyers said, asking the judge to force prosecutors to disclose names.
2 months ago
In this Sept. 13, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs poses during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
2 months ago

6 new lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

ABC News senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the latest rape, sexual assault allegations, which Combs denies.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 6 new lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
2 months ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new sexual assault lawsuits

The hip-hop mogul is facing a new series of civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault, including by one accuser who says he was 16 at the time.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new sexual assault lawsuits
2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by 6 more people

The new civil lawsuits allege Combs sexually abused the victims – including a then 16-year-old boy – between 1995 and 2021. Combs now faces at least 18 civil lawsuits and has denied wrong doing.  
2 months ago
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by 6 more people
2 months ago

Trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case

The hip hop mogul learned he will stand trial on May 5, 2025, on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking and prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case