Survivors' Rights

Sean John Combs, also known by his stage name Diddy, formerly Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, is an American music artist, record producer and record executive. A three-time Grammy Award winner, he is credited with the discovery and development of musical artists including the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher. However, in March 2024, Federal authorities raided Combs’ homes in search of evidence relating to multiple allegations of abuse and sexual abuse brought by numerous alleged victims of crimes dating back as far as 30 years ago.

Combs was arrested in September 2024. In October, months after the federal raids, Combs was charged with federal racketing and sex trafficking, among other serious and disturbing offenses. A May 5, 2025 trial date was set for Diddy to face the wide and pervasive array of charges, charges that number in triple digits.

Prosecutors laid out the case against Combs in a grand jury indictment, whereunder he is accused of using his music empire to engage in sex trafficking and is further accused of having a pattern of abusing women.

The indictment says Combs often lured victims by promising a romantic relationship before using threats, intimidation and abuse to get them to engage in various sexual activities. Those included so-called “Freak Offs” where victims were directed to engage in extended sex acts with male sex workers on film.

Prosecutors allege Combs drugged victims during those sessions and sometimes kept the footage without the victim being aware he was doing so. They also say the physical exertion was such that Combs and victims often required IV fluids afterward.

Lieff Cabraser represents survivors across the U.S. who have been victimized by sexual violence and sexual abuse. We treat every client with care, respect, and compassion as we bring our comprehensive legal skills forward on each case. We have a dedicated team of lawyers, nurse consultants, and paralegals experienced in working with and listening to survivors who work individually with every client in every case to see that justice is won.

If you would like to speak to Annika K. Martin, Jessica Moldovan, or Mark P. Chalos, all lawyers within Lieff Cabraser’s nationally recognized survivor’s rights practice group, please call us toll-free right now at 1 800 541-7358 or send us a message using the secure contact form below.

Lieff Cabraser represents survivors across the U.S. who have been victimized by sexual violence and sexual abuse. We treat every client with care, respect, and compassion as we bring our comprehensive legal skills forward on each case. We have a dedicated team of lawyers, nurse consultants, and paralegals experienced in working with and listening to survivors who work individually with every client in every case to see that justice is won.

If a school, church, sports team, hospital, or another institution failed to protect you from abuse, we may be able to help you hold that institution accountable, and possibly seek compensation and practice changes to prevent that failure from happening again to you or others. We urge you to contact a survivor’s rights lawyer at Lieff Cabraser today about your potential case and recovery.

If you were the victim of abuse unrelated to a larger institution, representation by our firm may not be the best option for your situation. We encourage you to consider representation by other attorneys, as well as support from resources like RAINN.org, WomensLaw.org, MaleSurvivor.org, 1in6.org (another resource for male survivors), iSurvive.org, and AfterSilence.org.