Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, is facing sexual battery and trafficking allegations while stalling the legal proceedings by refusing to leave his jail cell to accept multiple lawsuits. The music mogul is currently in custody awaiting his trial on sex trafficking charges scheduled for May 2025.
Diddy, also known as P. Diddy, is facing serious criminal charges including racketeering and transportation for prostitution. In addition to these charges, he has been accused by his former assistant Phillip Pines of sexual assault and office trafficking between January 2019 and September 2021.
In his lawsuit, Pines claims that he was tasked with organizing and cleaning up after events that Diddy referred to as “Wild King Nights.” These events allegedly involved sex toys, drugs, alcohol, and libido-enhancing substances, and Pines alleges he had to clean up after the events, which often lasted for days.
Additionally, Pines claims that Diddy coerced him into participating in sexual acts with a woman while Diddy watched. The lawsuit also includes allegations of hush money paid to hotel staff to keep these events quiet.
However, Diddy and his legal team have firmly denied all allegations, stating, “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor.”
They further emphasized that “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court.”
The legal proceedings have been delayed as Diddy’s refusal to accept service has caused postponements in two specific cases. Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, requested that judges cancel conferences starting January 10 and move them to February, due to these delays. Both legal teams have reportedly agreed on this change.
Diddy’s upcoming trial in May 2025 will be critical in addressing these sex trafficking and criminal charges. The outcome of this case will likely have significant implications for his career and personal reputation.