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December 19, 2024 at 4:13 AM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court, wishes spectators 'Happy Holidays'

Combs has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges.
December 19, 2024 at 4:13 AM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court, wishes spectators 'Happy Holidays'
December 18, 2024 at 11:35 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs appears to ask son if he's 'OK' during court appearance

Sean "Diddy" Combs wished spectators a "Happy Holidays" as he left court following a brief hearing Wednesday.
December 18, 2024 at 11:35 PM
In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at a premiere in Los Angeles.
December 18, 2024 at 8:28 AM

50 Cent on new projects and upcoming docuseries on Diddy allegations

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with the multi-hyphenate 50 Cent to discuss his many endeavors, his thoughts on the hip-hop industry and his upcoming Las Vegas residency.
December 18, 2024 at 8:28 AM
50 Cent on new projects and upcoming docuseries on Diddy allegations
December 17, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Jay-Z’s attorney speaks out amid rape accusations

Rapper Jay-Z’s attorney Alex Spiro doubled down on his client’s claims of innocence after being accused of rape. ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire explains.
December 17, 2024 at 11:40 PM
VIDEO: Jay-Z’s attorney speaks out amid rape accusations
December 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Jay-Z’s attorneys question timeline of alleged sexual assault

Attorneys for rap mogul Shawn Carter are doubling down on their defense, calling a civil lawsuit alleging he raped a minor in 2000 a “sham.”
December 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
VIDEO: Jay-Z’s attorneys question timeline of alleged sexual assault
December 17, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Jay-Z's lawyer says he expects rape case involving then-13-year-old will be dismissed

“Obviously Jay-Z did not rape a child,” Alex Spiro told reporters on Monday, providing a timeline that he said disproves the rape allegations against his client.
December 17, 2024 at 1:05 PM
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Jay-Z attends the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures' "The Book Of Clarence" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage)
December 14, 2024 at 12:13 AM

Unpacking the latest assault charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and legal contributor Brian Buckmire break down the disturbing new accusations against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, which his team has denied.
December 14, 2024 at 12:13 AM
VIDEO: Unpacking the latest assault charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
December 13, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs abandons attempt to get released on bail

Sean Combs on Friday abandoned his attempt to get released on bail, according to a new court filing.
December 13, 2024 at 11:22 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.
December 13, 2024 at 10:53 PM

50 Cent on allegations against Diddy, talks new residency

Rap mogul Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson talks about his new Las Vegas residency and his upcoming documentary on the allegations Sean "Diddy" Combs' is facing, which he has denied.
December 13, 2024 at 10:53 PM
VIDEO: 50 Cent on allegations against Diddy, talks new residency
December 13, 2024 at 8:46 PM

No shock with new ‘Diddy’ sexual assault allegations: Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the new civil lawsuit accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting three men, including one of his former employees.
December 13, 2024 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: No shock with new ‘Diddy’ sexual assault allegations: Legal expert
December 13, 2024 at 3:38 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 13, 2024 at 3:38 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
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail

Judge Arun Subramanian ruled to deny bail for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Wednesday.
1 month ago
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
 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.
1 month ago

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

The couple are already parents to their three daughters.
1 month ago
Jason Kelce, left, and Kylie Kelce attend Thursday Night Football Presents The World Premiere of "Kelce," Sept. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia.
1 month ago

Former employees allege physical abuse by Diddy

Prosecutors are telling the judge that Combs physically abused some of his personal staff.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Former employees alleges physical abuse by Diddy
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What’s next in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?
1 month ago

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.  
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs continues push for bail in sex trafficking case
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs back in court for pretrial bail hearing
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs heads back to court for pre-trial bail hearing
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

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.
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

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.
1 month ago
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs fires back against prosecutors
1 month ago

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.”
1 month ago
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Prosecutors accuse Sean Combs of attempting to influence witnesses, jury pool
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The latest objections and accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of trying to contact prospective witnesses
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Diddy accused of obstruction in his sex trafficking case 
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say
2 months 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."
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
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 assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say

Prosecutors said they didn't have the video when CNN aired it.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
2 months 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."
2 months ago
VIDEO: New lawsuit accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault against 10-year-old