Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking case and abuse lawsuits

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1. February 2024

   Feb 27– 28Music producer accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual misconduct43 articles · 32 independent sources

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2. March 2024

   Mar 25– 26Diddy's Los Angeles, Miami homes raided by federal agents10 articles · 3 independent sources

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3. Mar 25– 26Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by federal agents in sex trafficking investigation94 articles · 53 independent sources

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4. Mar 25– 31A closer look at the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs43 articles · 26 independent sources

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5. Mar 25– 27Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force30 articles · 22 independent sources

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6. Mar 26– 27Why was Prince Harry named in the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs lawsuit?15 articles · 9 independent sources

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7. Mar 26– 29Sex lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs adds Cuba Gooding Jr. as defendant15 articles · 7 independent sources

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8. April 2024

   Apr 5– 6Lawsuit naming ‘Diddy’ as co-defendant alleges son sexually assaulted woman on yacht35 articles · 26 independent sources

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9. Apr 27– 28Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit30 articles · 19 independent sources

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10. May 2024

    May 11Sean ‘Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss lawsuit claiming that he, others raped 17-year-old girl21 articles · 11 independent sources

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11. May 18– 23Cassie Ventura breaks her silence on 2016 video that showed her being physically assaulted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs12 articles · 11 independent sources

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12. May 19– 20Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'31 articles · 23 independent sources

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13. May 19Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes for alleged 2016 attack: 'I'm truly sorry'12 articles · 3 independent sources

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14. May 22– 24Another woman accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexually assaulting her in a lawsuit52 articles · 24 independent sources

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15. May 22Model sues Diddy, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her19 articles · 14 independent sources

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16. May 29Federal prosecutors preparing to bring Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ accusers before grand jury: report9 articles · 8 independent sources

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17. June 2024

    Jun 4– 5Sean “Diddy” Combs Sells Stake In Revolt Following Multiple Assault Allegations, Employees Now Own Majority Stake20 articles · 18 independent sources

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18. Jun 8– 9Howard University revokes Sean 'Diddy' Combs' honorary degree after video of attack on Cassie39 articles · 17 independent sources

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19. Jun 16– 17Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns key to New York City at request of mayor27 articles · 17 independent sources

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20. July 2024

    Jul 4Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sex trafficking and sexual assault in lawsuit by former adult film actress16 articles · 9 independent sources

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21. August 2024

    Aug 26Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit from Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones9 articles · 9 independent sources

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22. September 2024

    Sep 10– 13Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to vacate $100M default judgment in sexual assault lawsuit filed by inmate11 articles · 9 independent sources

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23. Sep 11– 12Danity Kane's Dawn Richard sues Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sexual assault and battery13 articles · 12 independent sources

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24. Sep 11Diddy faces new claims of sexual abuse in lawsuit filed by former bandmate11 articles · 5 independent sources

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25. Sep 17– 19Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time98 articles · 51 independent sources

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26. Sep 17Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment170 articles · 65 independent sources

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27. Sep 17– 18Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest and abuse allegations: A timeline of key events163 articles · 63 independent sources

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28. Sep 17Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges16 articles · 14 independent sources

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29. Sep 20Sean 'Diddy' Combs Reportedly Placed On Suicide Watch5 articles · 5 independent sources

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30. Sep 20– 27Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman's lawsuit30 articles · 17 independent sources

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31. Sep 21– 22Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music - The Daily Reporter14 articles · 13 independent sources

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32. Sep 24Sean ‘Diddy' Combs moved into same jail housing unit as Sam Bankman-Fried: Sources5 articles · 4 independent sources

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33. Sep 24Woman accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs, bodyguard of drugging, assaulting her in 2001, filming it: lawsuit5 articles · 4 independent sources

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34. Sep 27– Oct 1Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeals for release while he awaits sex trafficking trial13 articles · 12 independent sources

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35. October 2024

    Oct 1– 2Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says72 articles · 50 independent sources

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36. Oct 7Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Mother Defends Son In New Statement7 articles · 7 independent sources

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37. Oct 9– 16Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys ask judge to publicly identify his accusers25 articles · 15 independent sources

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38. Oct 9– 11May trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to face sex trafficking charges65 articles · 40 independent sources

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39. Oct 14– 156 people accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time47 articles · 27 independent sources

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40. Oct 21Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new civil suits31 articles · 21 independent sources

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41. Oct 28– 29Sean ‘Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuits of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boys22 articles · 13 independent sources

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42. Oct 29– 31Judge rules Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser can't sue anonymously23 articles · 15 independent sources

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43. Oct 31– Nov 4Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order in criminal case, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity8 articles · 4 independent sources

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44. November 2024

    Nov 8– 9Sean ‘Diddy' Combs seeks bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence18 articles · 13 independent sources

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45. Nov 16Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say17 articles · 13 independent sources

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46. Nov 16– 23Judge consider Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs third request for bail50 articles · 22 independent sources

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47. Nov 18– 20Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now41 articles · 16 independent sources

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48. Nov 18– 20Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces five new lawsuits9 articles · 7 independent sources

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49. Nov 27– 28Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time54 articles · 29 independent sources

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50. December 2024

    Dec 9– 11Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of cases against Sean 'Diddy' Combs?19 articles · 8 independent sources

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51. Dec 11– 133 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them23 articles · 15 independent sources

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52. Dec 14Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies21 articles · 21 independent sources

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53. Dec 27Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously46 articles · 27 independent sources

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54. January 2025

    Jan 23Sean ‘Diddy' Combs sues man who claimed to have incriminating sex tapes, says they didn't exist20 articles · 15 independent sources

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55. Jan 30– 31Prosecutors include two more victims in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal indictment32 articles · 19 independent sources

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56. February 2025

    Feb 4Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Assaulting Musician: Here Are All The Major Allegations Against Him5 articles · 4 independent sources

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57. Feb 12– 13Sean "Diddy" Combs Sues NBCUniversal for $100 Million for Defamation From Prison11 articles · 11 independent sources

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58. Feb 15– 16Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleging she was raped at age 1351 articles · 38 independent sources

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59. Feb 19Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moves to dismiss federal charge, arguing statute’s ‘racist origins’17 articles · 12 independent sources

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60. Feb 21Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case10 articles · 9 independent sources

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61. March 2025

    Mar 7Prosecutors allege Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs forced employee to engage in sex act in amended indictment15 articles · 14 independent sources

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62. Mar 14Sean ‘Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty ahead of May sex trafficking trial31 articles · 19 independent sources

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63. April 2025

    Apr 4– 5Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial33 articles · 27 independent sources

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64. Apr 12– 19Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bid to delay trial denied34 articles · 25 independent sources

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65. Apr 28– May 4A guide to the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial33 articles · 24 independent sources

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66. May 2025

    May 1– 2Sean ‘Diddy' Combs confirms he rejected plea deal ahead of sex trafficking trial9 articles · 7 independent sources

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67. May 4– 9Jury selection for Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial pushed to next week87 articles · 45 independent sources

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68. May 6– 13Prosecution and defense lay out opening arguments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial71 articles · 37 independent sources

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69. May 9– 16Cassie testimony against Sean 'Diddy' Combs ends after she spent days describing abuse110 articles · 39 independent sources

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70. May 12Diddy sex trafficking trial begins: Opening statements made, 1st witnesses called5 articles · 4 independent sources

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71. May 139 takeaways from Day 1 of testimony in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial7 articles · 7 independent sources

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72. May 13– 15Cassie says Sean 'Diddy' Combs' infidelity was hurtful as cross-examination begins63 articles · 27 independent sources

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73. May 14– 20Diddy trial: Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard testifies28 articles · 16 independent sources

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74. May 14– 21Takeaways from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Cassie Ventura’s mom and exotic dancer testify63 articles · 30 independent sources

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75. May 16Cassie Told Sean “Diddy” Combs She’s “Not a Rag Doll” After 2016 Hotel Assault5 articles · 5 independent sources

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76. May 20– 23Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: Kid Cudi says his Porsche was torched after Sean Combs learned he was dating Cassie Ventura82 articles · 37 independent sources

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77. May 26– 31Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial40 articles · 20 independent sources

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78. May 27– 28Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: Ex-employee of Sean Combs testifies that Combs threatened to kill Kid Cudi27 articles · 19 independent sources

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79. May 29– 30Ex-assistant testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted her and used violence to get his way16 articles · 10 independent sources

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80. May 29Diddy Trial: Alleged Victim ‘Mia’ Testifies Combs Sexually Assaulted Her Multiple Times6 articles · 5 independent sources

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81. May 30Trump answers whether he would pardon Diddy15 articles · 10 independent sources

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82. June 2025

    Jun 2Sean Combs trial updates: Defense concludes 'Mia' cross-examination6 articles · 2 independent sources

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83. Jun 2– 8Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: ‘Jane’ says Sean Combs threatened to cut her off financially over sexual ‘hotel nights’42 articles · 15 independent sources

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84. Jun 4– 5Takeaways from ‘Diddy’ trial: Woman accuses Sean Combs of dangling her over a balcony10 articles · 10 independent sources

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85. Jun 5– 6Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend resumes testimony about his sexual interests14 articles · 8 independent sources

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86. Jun 5Judge in Diddy trial warns he may be removed from courtroom10 articles · 5 independent sources

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87. Jun 13Kanye West wants to attend the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to support Combs in court: Source23 articles · 23 independent sources

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88. Jun 23– 25Did federal prosecutors prove their case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Legal experts weigh in32 articles · 12 independent sources

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89. Jun 30– Jul 2Jury reaches partial verdict in Diddy trial; undecided on top count75 articles · 39 independent sources

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90. July 2025

    Jul 2– 3Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case41 articles · 22 independent sources

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91. Jul 2– 3Diddy found guilty on some counts; here's what's next111 articles · 61 independent sources

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92. Jul 2– 9Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sentencing set for Oct. 336 articles · 24 independent sources

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93. Jul 2Cassie Ventura's lawyer gives statement on 'Diddy' split verdict: 'She paved the way'5 articles · 4 independent sources

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94. Jul 6– 7Sean 'Diddy' Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory, his lawyer says15 articles · 12 independent sources

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95. Jul 29– Aug 5Judge again rejects Diddy's efforts to be released ahead of sentencing41 articles · 26 independent sources

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96. Jul 29– 31Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to acquit him or give him new trial, before being sentenced19 articles · 14 independent sources

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97. Jul 31– Aug 2Probably No Pardon For Puff: Trump Says Diddy’s ‘Half-Innocent’ And Was Mean To Him6 articles · 5 independent sources

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98. August 2025

    Aug 1Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face 'substantially' higher prison sentence: prosecutors18 articles · 7 independent sources

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99. Aug 4Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex, who dropped out of his case, writes letter to judge pushing for his release18 articles · 13 independent sources

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100. Aug 6Attorney for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms they’ve approached Trump administration about pardon26 articles · 16 independent sources

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101. Aug 13Kid Cudi discusses his testimony in the Sean Combs trial: ‘I hated every minute of it’12 articles · 12 independent sources

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102. Aug 21Prosecutors push to uphold Sean 'Diddy' Combs' conviction7 articles · 7 independent sources

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103. September 2025

     Sep 23– 25Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court a week before he faces sentencing31 articles · 24 independent sources

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104. Sep 23Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys seek sentence close to time served8 articles · 2 independent sources

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105. Sep 24Sean ‘Diddy' Combs sued for assault and battery by ex-stylist, who testified during trial7 articles · 5 independent sources

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106. Sep 30– Oct 4Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison for prostitution-related conviction154 articles · 64 independent sources

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107. Sep 30Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean 'Diddy' Combs23 articles · 13 independent sources

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108. October 2025

     Oct 1– 3On eve of sentencing, Diddy tells judge he has been 'reborn' and asks for mercy27 articles · 19 independent sources

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109. Oct 2Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says she was 'pressured to feel like a victim' by prosecutors14 articles · 9 independent sources

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110. Oct 4Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal as convicted hop-hop star faces more years behind bars8 articles · 8 independent sources

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111. Oct 5– 7Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers want him sent to a New Jersey federal prison that offers drug treatment16 articles · 16 independent sources

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112. Oct 6– 7Trump says Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked him for a pardon28 articles · 17 independent sources

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113. Oct 21White House official pushes back on report that Trump is considering pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs5 articles · 3 independent sources

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114. Oct 21Sean 'Diddy' Combs will appeal conviction and prison sentence5 articles · 2 independent sources

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115. Oct 27– 28Sean Combs' prison release date set for May 2028, Federal Bureau of Prisons says34 articles · 26 independent sources

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116. Oct 28– 31Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to federal prison in New Jersey26 articles · 21 independent sources

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117. Oct 30Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks speedy appeals court hearing while he serves a 4-year sentence9 articles · 6 independent sources

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118. November 2025

     Nov 11Sean 'Diddy' Combs is in rehab behind bars, which could reduce his sentence by 1 year11 articles · 6 independent sources

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119. Nov 17– 18L.A. County Sheriff's Department investigating sex battery claim against Sean 'Diddy' Combs26 articles · 17 independent sources

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120. December 2025

     Dec 24Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument24 articles · 13 independent sources

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121. April 2026

     Apr 9Appeals court grills attorneys over whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was improperly sentenced22 articles · 13 independent sources

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122. June 2026

     Jun 10New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually assaulting a child actor13 articles · 4 independent sources

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123. July 2026

     Jul 24– 25Sean 'Diddy' Combs placed in solitary confinement following fight, reports say55 articles · 17 independent sources

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124. Jul 29– 31Sean 'Diddy' Combs prison release date moved up again, records show34 articles · 13 independent sources

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125. August 2026

     Aug 5Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date moved up again, reports say7 articles · 7 independent sources

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126. Aug 13Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs released from solitary following prison fight, report says6 articles · 6 independent sources

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127. September 2026

     Sep 16– 17Attorneys in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $100M defamation suit seek to withdraw over unpaid fees14 articles · 9 independent sources

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