Sean "Diddy" Combs, the rapper and music mogul, was arrested in September 2024 and is currently facing a high-profile federal trial in New York on multiple serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, and transportation to engage in prostitution
. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies all allegations of wrongdoing, stating that his sexual relationships were consensual
. Diddy has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest, having been denied bail due to being considered a serious flight risk
. His lawyers have criticized the jail conditions and argue he is being unfairly targeted, including filing motions to dismiss parts of the indictment and describing his lifestyle as that of a "swinger," not a criminal
. The trial, which began in May 2025, includes testimony from several witnesses, including Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who has testified about their relationship and allegations of abuse and blackmail
. Prosecutors allege that Diddy used his power to coerce women into drug- fueled orgies and silence them through threats
. In addition to the criminal case, Diddy faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault, rape, intimidation, and other abuses
. He has filed defamation suits against some accusers and media outlets, denying all allegations and stating he looks forward to proving his innocence in court
. In summary, Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently in jail awaiting trial on multiple felony charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering, with the legal process ongoing and highly publicized
