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Sean Combs

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Person · 139 stories · 1,384 articles · earliest story we hold Nov 16, 2023

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

53 of 127 stories this year

Music producer accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual misconduct · 43 articles, Feb 27Diddy's Los Angeles, Miami homes raided by federal agents · 10 articles, Mar 25Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by federal agents in sex trafficking investigation · 94 articles, Mar 25A closer look at the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs · 43 articles, Mar 25Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force · 30 articles, Mar 25Why was Prince Harry named in the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs lawsuit? · 15 articles, Mar 26Sex lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs adds Cuba Gooding Jr. as defendant · 15 articles, Mar 26Lawsuit naming ‘Diddy’ as co-defendant alleges son sexually assaulted woman on yacht · 35 articles, Apr 5Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit · 30 articles, Apr 27Sean ‘Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss lawsuit claiming that he, others raped 17-year-old girl · 21 articles, May 11Cassie Ventura breaks her silence on 2016 video that showed her being physically assaulted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs · 12 articles, May 18Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable' · 31 articles, May 19Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes for alleged 2016 attack: 'I'm truly sorry' · 12 articles, May 19Another woman accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexually assaulting her in a lawsuit · 52 articles, May 22Model sues Diddy, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her · 19 articles, May 22Federal prosecutors preparing to bring Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ accusers before grand jury: report · 9 articles, May 29Sean “Diddy” Combs Sells Stake In Revolt Following Multiple Assault Allegations, Employees Now Own Majority Stake · 20 articles, Jun 4Howard University revokes Sean 'Diddy' Combs' honorary degree after video of attack on Cassie · 39 articles, Jun 8Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns key to New York City at request of mayor · 27 articles, Jun 16Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sex trafficking and sexual assault in lawsuit by former adult film actress · 16 articles, Jul 4Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit from Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones · 9 articles, Aug 26Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to vacate $100M default judgment in sexual assault lawsuit filed by inmate · 11 articles, Sep 10Danity Kane's Dawn Richard sues Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sexual assault and battery · 13 articles, Sep 11Diddy faces new claims of sexual abuse in lawsuit filed by former bandmate · 11 articles, Sep 11Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time · 98 articles, Sep 17Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment · 170 articles, Sep 17Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest and abuse allegations: A timeline of key events · 163 articles, Sep 17Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges · 16 articles, Sep 17Sean 'Diddy' Combs Reportedly Placed On Suicide Watch · 5 articles, Sep 20Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman's lawsuit · 30 articles, Sep 20Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music - The Daily Reporter · 14 articles, Sep 21Sean ‘Diddy' Combs moved into same jail housing unit as Sam Bankman-Fried: Sources · 5 articles, Sep 24Woman accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs, bodyguard of drugging, assaulting her in 2001, filming it: lawsuit · 5 articles, Sep 24Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeals for release while he awaits sex trafficking trial · 13 articles, Sep 27Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says · 72 articles, Oct 1Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Mother Defends Son In New Statement · 7 articles, Oct 7Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys ask judge to publicly identify his accusers · 25 articles, Oct 9May trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to face sex trafficking charges · 65 articles, Oct 96 people accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time · 47 articles, Oct 14Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new civil suits · 31 articles, Oct 21Sean ‘Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuits of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boys · 22 articles, Oct 28Judge rules Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser can't sue anonymously · 23 articles, Oct 29Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order in criminal case, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity · 8 articles, Oct 31Sean ‘Diddy' Combs seeks bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence · 18 articles, Nov 8Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say · 17 articles, Nov 16Judge consider Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs third request for bail · 50 articles, Nov 16Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' jail cell for now · 41 articles, Nov 18Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces five new lawsuits · 9 articles, Nov 18Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time · 54 articles, Nov 27Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of cases against Sean 'Diddy' Combs? · 19 articles, Dec 93 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them · 23 articles, Dec 11Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies · 21 articles, Dec 14Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously · 46 articles, Dec 27

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else7 stories in 2024 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Sean Combs that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 9– 10Jay-Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a complaint filed in a civil lawsuit120 articles · 49 independent sources
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  2. Oct 28Authorities launch ‘interagency operation’ at federal jail in New York housing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs31 articles · 20 independent sources
    0 left, 6 center, 3 right
  3. Sep 23Diddy’s music streams jump after after arrest and indictment7 articles · 6 independent sources
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  4. Sep 19– 20Former Rapper Shyne Says Sean “Diddy” Combs “Destroyed My Life” Over Nightclub Shooting5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  5. Apr 15Kesha changes ‘Tik Tok’ Diddy lyrics during her surprise Coachella performance12 articles · 12 independent sources
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  6. Jan 16Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who accused Diageo of racism, withdraws his lawsuit against spirits giant9 articles · 8 independent sources
    4 left, 2 center, 1 right

Stories that name Sean Combs

  1. Dec 10– 17Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'35 articles · 21 independent sources
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