Federal prosecutors issued an indictment against Sean Combs that accused the music mogul known as Diddy and Puff Daddy of running a criminal enterprise that included sex trafficking, forced labor and coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution.

The criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs was sparked after a startling 2023 civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend in which she alleged years of abuse and violence.

Decades-spanning allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs tie back to key moments in the hip-hop mogul’s life and career.

Combs, who then performed as Puff Daddy, released his 1997 debut album, “No Way Out,” on his Bad Boy Records label. According to Diddy, the album was heavily inspired by the March 9, 1997 shooting death of Diddy’s close confidant and Bad Boy artist Notorious B.I.G.

Testimony began Monday in Sean “Diddy ... while Combs’ defense called him “violent” but not a sex trafficker. (Here is a complete list of the allegations against Combs).

Hotel security guard says Sean Combs tried to give him money after finding Cassie injured during 2016 assault incident

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