Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with multiple serious federal offenses including:
- Racketeering conspiracy, which involves leading a criminal enterprise engaged in various illegal activities such as sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice. This charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison
- Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, where he is accused of recruiting, enticing, and transporting women for commercial sex acts, sometimes using drugs without their knowledge to maintain control. This charge also carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of life in prison
- Transportation to engage in prostitution, involving knowingly transporting victims across state lines for prostitution purposes, with a maximum sentence of 10 years
The indictment alleges Combs used his influence in the music industry to manipulate and coerce women into participating in orchestrated sex acts at "freak off" parties, and controlled victims by promising career opportunities, controlling their living situations, and using threats or physical abuse
. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and faces additional civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and abuse spanning decades
. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment
. The trial began in May 2025 and is expected to last several weeks
