Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with multiple serious federal offenses, including:

• Racketeering conspiracy
• Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion
• Transportation to engage in prostitution

These charges stem from allegations that Combs exploited his celebrity status and wealth to sexually exploit women over a period of about two decades. The indictment includes five counts overall, covering sex trafficking, racketeering, forced labor, and transporting individuals for prostitution. Prosecutors allege he ran a criminal enterprise involving these activities since at least 2004, with assistance from associates and employees. If convicted, he faces sentences ranging from 15 years to life in prison

. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies wrongdoing, asserting that any sexual relationships were consensual

. The trial began in May 2025 in Manhattan federal court and is expected to last about two months