Follow the latest Sean 'Diddy' Combs news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
2 hours ago
Diddy trial day 28 recap: Judge dismisses a juror over a 'lack of candor'
The decision to drop the juror means that a Black, middle-aged man has now been replaced by an older, white man.
2 hours ago
3 hours ago
Diddy Trial Day 24: Juror replaced as prosecutors prepare to rest their case
A federal judge upheld his decision to replace one of the jurors who would have decided Sean Combs’ fate. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team break down the latest updates from Monday, June 16.
3 hours ago
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jury sees messages between Combs and male escort allegedly arranging travel
The racketeering and sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs begins a sixth week of testimony today with a pair of summary witnesses meant to help the jury organize the exhibits they have seen so far.
June 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
June 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Judge upholds decision to dismiss juror in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
Judge Arun Subramanian declined on Monday to change his mind about juror No.6, upholding his decision to remove the juror and replace him with an alternate.
June 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
June 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial day 27 recap: Judge signals plans to remove a juror
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial day 27 recap: Judge signals plans to remove a juror.
June 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
June 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Seventh week of ‘Diddy’ trial Monday
Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari unpacks key developments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial and previews what to expect as the case enters its seventh week on Monday.
June 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
June 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Juror dismissed at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial and Ye makes an appearance
Judge questions juror’s residence.
June 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Judge reconsidering dismissal of juror in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
It comes as Kanye West arrived at court to show his support for Combs.
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Diddy Trial Day 23: Ye shows up at the courthouse
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, showed up at the courthouse where Sean Combs’ federal trial is taking place. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team break down the latest updates from Friday, June 13.
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
June 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Diddy trial day 26 recap: Combs' ex-girlfriend ends marathon testimony
Diddy trial day 26 recap: Combs' ex-girlfriend ends marathon testimony.
June 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
June 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Kanye West arrives at court, says he's there to support Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Combs has been accused of sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy as part of a federal indictment originally filed in September 2024.
June 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
June 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Diddy Trial Day 22: New civil lawsuit filed against Combs during criminal trial
“Jane” is continuing to testify during Sean Combs’ criminal trial, but in the meantime, he faces a new lawsuit. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain the latest updates from Thursday, June 12.
June 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: 'Jane's' cross-examination resumes after delay
Ninety minutes after court was supposed to begin, "Jane" has returned to the witness stand to continue her cross-examination.
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Testimony delayed due to unknown issue in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
The judge called the prosecutors, defense counsel and the lawyer for former Sean Combs girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," into chambers for a private meeting.
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
June 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Diddy trial day 25 recap: Prosecutors try to drop a juror over 'lack of candor'
Neither the judge nor the attorneys in the case detailed specifics. Defense attorneys took issue with the possibility that Juror No. 6 might be thrown off the panel.
June 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
June 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Prosecutors try to drop juror in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
The prosecution in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial is trying to remove one of the 12 members of the jury for a lack of candor.
June 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
June 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Diddy Trial Day 21: ‘Jane’ cries on the witness stand
“Jane” faced one of Sean Combs’ defense attorneys again on Wednesday, June 11. In the meantime, the judge is monitoring a potential issue with a juror. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain.
June 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Judge, attorneys discuss undisclosed problem with a juror
Judge Arun Subramanian is monitoring a potential issue with a juror. He did not disclose what the issue is but the attorneys have discussed it in letters that have not been made public.
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
June 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Tense cross-examination of alleged victim at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
The defense sought to counter "Jane's" earlier claims of being "used" and "lied to" by highlighting gifts she received from Combs and suggesting jealousy over other women.
June 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
June 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend testifies the rapper expected sexual demands
During the fifth week of testimony, Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend faced cross-examination about “hotel nights” and physical abuse at the hands of Combs. Combs denies all charges.
June 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
June 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Diddy trial: Combs considered himself Michael Jordan of sex parties, witness says
Testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," the ex-girlfriend testified about a life that was funded by Sean "Diddy" Combs and centered on his sexual appetites.
June 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Diddy Trial Day 20: Ex-girlfriend ‘Jane’ faces cross-examination
“Jane” returned to federal court on Tuesday, June 10 for her third day of testimony. What happened when she was questioned by Sean Combs’ defense team? ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
June 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
'Jane' testifies about financial relationship with Sean Combs
Two years after their first “hotel night,” "Jane" testified, Sean "Diddy" Combs started paying her $10,000 monthly rent.
June 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
June 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Defense highlights affection in 'Jane's' relationship with Sean Combs
The jury saw a text from Sean Combs’ former girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," expressing happiness with him after she signed a lease for a house that Combs funded.
June 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
June 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ex-girlfriend to face cross-examination in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
Testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," the woman said she was with Combs in Miami when a 2016 hotel security camera video of Sean Combs attacking Cassie Ventura first made headlines in May 2024.
June 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Diddy trial day 23: Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' testifies about impact of Cassie's lawsuit
Testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend offered jurors an alleged window into the last two years of Combs's life.
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
June 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 19
“Jane,” a former girlfriend of Sean Combs, returned to court on Monday, June 9. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain what happened as the fifth week of testimony in Combs’ federal trial began.
June 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
June 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Jury hears phone call between Sean Combs and 'Jane' after 2023 Cassie Ventura lawsuit
The jury saw screenshots that "Jane" took of three pages of Ventura's suit. “I was bewildered. I was just in shock,” "Jane" testified. “I just reacted like, I can’t believe I’m reading my own story.”
June 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'Jane' testifies more about 'hotel nights' in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Combs' ex-girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym “Jane,” previously testified that "hotel night" was the phrase that she and Combs used to refer to their sexual encounters involving other men.
June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers ask again for mistrial in sex trafficking case
Combs’ lawyers are asking the judge to declare a mistrial, accusing federal prosecutors of knowingly introducing false testimony that he dangled a woman from a 17th floor balcony.
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
June 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Diddy asks for mistrial
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs are once again asking a judge to declare a mistrial in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
June 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs again ask for a mistrial in sex trafficking case
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs again ask for a mistrial in sex trafficking case.
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
June 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs again ask for a mistrial in sex trafficking case
Prosecutors are expected to file a response ahead of court on Monday.
June 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
June 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks again for a mistrial in sex trafficking and racketeering case
Defense attorneys claim prosecutors presented false evidence alleging Combs dangled a woman from a balcony in Los Angeles in 2016, saying they can prove he was in New York City at the time.
June 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
June 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Diddy's ex breaks down in tears while testifying about 'hotel nights'
She told the jury about marathon sex sessions fueled by drugs during her testimony.
June 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
June 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Jurors hear recording from one of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'freak-offs'
Testifying through tears, the woman, using the pseudonym "Jane," told jurors Combs provided her drugs and forced her to participate in "freak-offs" or "hotel nights."
June 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 18
Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs. From drugs to male escorts, she said these nights often left her with back pain and UTI's. ABC News reports on her testimony.
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
June 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs: 'Lonely and sad'
With "Jane" on the witness stand for her first full day of testimony, the court heard an audio recording of a “hotel night” with a male prostitute she previously identified as Don.
June 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
June 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
‘Jane' breaks down during testimony about 'hotel nights' in Sean Combs trial
With "Jane" on the witness stand for her first full day of testimony, the court heard an audio recording of a “hotel night” with a male prostitute she previously identified as Don.
June 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Another alleged victim testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
A former girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," took the stand on Thursday and said she and Combs referred to their sexual encounters with other men as "debauchery" or "hotel nights."
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 17
Defense contends Sean Combs wasn't in Los Angeles when alleged balcony incident occurred, the judge warns Combs may be removed from courtroom after jury interactions and more. ABC News has the latest.
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Diddy trial day 21 recap: 3rd victim takes the stand as judge threatens to boot Combs
Diddy trial day 21 recap: Third victim takes the stand as judge threatens to boot Combs.
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Racketeering conspiracy charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained
Prosecutors allege that Sean 'Diddy' Combs' business empire was also a criminal enterprise, accusing Combs and his associates of committing multiple crimes under RICO charges, which Combs denies.
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What is the RICO Act and why is Sean Combs charged with violating it?
Prosecutors allege Sean Combs' business empire concealed a criminal enterprise.
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Woman testifies that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled her over 17th story balcony
Bryana Bongolan, the longtime friend of his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, testified Combs attacked her for no reason in 2016, dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony and threw her into a coffee table.
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Content creators give inside look at the 4th week of the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial
Bryana “Bana” Bongolan testified about Combs’s alleged sexual battery. Blogger "Tisa Tells" describes the courtroom scene. Combs denies all charges.
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Diddy trial day 20 recap: 'I could kill you,' witness testifies Combs threatened her
Diddy trial day 20 recap: 'I’m the devil and I could kill you,' witness says Combs attacked and threatened her
June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Witness in Sean Combs trial alleges singer held her over a 17-story balcony
A friend of Cassie Ventura delivered harrowing testimony at the trial of Sean Combs
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 16
A friend of Cassie Ventura testified 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and the ABC News team cover the latest witness testimony on Wednesday, June 4.
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Cassie Ventura's friend testifies 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs
Bryana Bongolan took the witness stand and promptly told the jury that Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly held her over a 17th-floor balcony nine years ago.
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM