Sean "Diddy" Combs Case Timeline: From Lawsuits to Conviction

Initial Accusations and Lawsuits

• 📌 In November 2023, Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie sued him, alleging abuse, including beatings and rape.
• ⚖️ The lawsuit was settled the following day under undisclosed terms, with Combs denying the accusations.
• 💬 Following Cassie's lawsuit, two more women accused Combs of sexual abuse, and dozens more lawsuits from both men and women were filed, all of which Combs denied.

Escalation and Public Revelation

• 🔍 In March 2024, federal agents searched Combs' houses.
• 🎬 CNN released a video in May 2024 showing Combs attacking then-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel, leading to a public apology from Combs on social media.
• 🚨 Combs was arrested in Manhattan in September 2024, facing a federal indictment accusing him of using his power to coerce women into sexual performances.

Trial and Verdict

• 🧑‍⚖️ Jury selection for the trial began in May 2025, with the trial commencing a week later.
• 🎤 The trial included testimony from Cassie and rapper Kid Cudy.
• 📝 In late June 2025, the jury began deliberations and convicted Combs of two counts of a prostitution-related offense.
• ❌ He was acquitted of the higher-level racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
• 📅 A judge will determine Combs' sentence, with prosecutors seeking 11 years in prison for the prostitution-related convictions.