Key Events and Allegations in the Federal Trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Wafric News – May 11, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the influential hip-hop mogul behind Bad Boy Records, is currently facing a federal trial in Manhattan on charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The case stems from a series of allegations and legal actions that have unfolded over the past two years.
Timeline of Key Events:
- November 16, 2023: Cassie Ventura, a former girlfriend of Combs, filed a lawsuit accusing him of years of abuse, including rape and physical assault. The lawsuit alleges a cycle of abuse and sex trafficking, with incidents dating back to 2007.
- November 17, 2023: The lawsuit was settled the following day, with both parties releasing statements saying the matter was resolved amicably.
- March 25, 2024: Federal agents executed raids on Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a sex trafficking investigation.
- May 17, 2024: Surveillance footage from a 2016 hotel incident was released, showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura. Combs later apologized for his actions in the video.
- September 16, 2024: Combs was arrested in New York City after a grand jury indicted him on charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.
- September 17, 2024: The indictment was unsealed, detailing allegations of a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, forced labor, and other crimes.
- January 30, 2025: Federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment, expanding the racketeering conspiracy allegations to include two new female victims.
- March 14, 2025: Combs appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the superseding indictment.
- April 4, 2025: A second superseding indictment added two new counts of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution related to incidents between 2021 and 2024.
- April 25, 2025: A federal judge ruled that footage of Combs assaulting Ventura would be shown to the jury at his trial. Combs also rejected a plea deal, though details of the offer were not disclosed.
- May 5, 2025: Jury selection began in Combs' federal trial in Manhattan. The trial is expected to last several weeks.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and faces a potential life sentence if convicted. The trial is closely watched due to the high-profile nature of the case and the serious allegations involved.
By WafricNews Desk.
By WafricNews Desk.
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