Sean “Diddy” Combs Arrested in New York: A Timeline of Events

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul known for his successful career in the entertainment industry, has been arrested by federal authorities in New York after a grand jury indictment. The move comes after a series of allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct against Combs, dating back to late last year.

The saga began in November 2023 when Cassie, a former artist signed to Combs’ label, filed a lawsuit accusing him of years of abuse, including beatings and rape. The lawsuit was settled quickly, with the terms remaining confidential. However, this was just the beginning of a string of lawsuits filed against Combs by multiple women alleging sexual abuse and assault.

In March 2024, Homeland Security Investigations conducted early morning raids on Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Combs’ attorney criticized the raids as a “gross use of military-level force” and maintained Combs’ innocence.

As the legal battles continued, more allegations surfaced, including a lawsuit accusing Combs’ son of sexual assault on a yacht chartered by his father. Combs and his legal team pushed back against the allegations, filing motions to dismiss certain elements of the lawsuits.

The situation escalated in September 2024 when Combs was arrested after a grand jury indictment. Details of the charges were not immediately disclosed, but his attorney defended him as an “imperfect person” who is “not a criminal.”

The ongoing legal battles and controversies surrounding Combs have sparked a wave of reactions, including the rescinding of honors and awards previously given to him. The case continues to unfold as federal authorities seek to unseal the indictment and shed light on the charges against the music mogul.