Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is embroiled in a serious legal battle, facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. These accusations span from 2008 to the present, and his trial is set for May 5, 2025, at the U.S. District Court in Manhattan.

Combs' legal woes began with Homeland Security raids on his Los Angeles and Miami residences in March 2024 as part of a sex trafficking investigation. He was subsequently indicted in September 2024, pleaded not guilty, and is currently being held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

The charges against Combs carry severe penalties. Racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force both hold a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, with the latter including a mandatory minimum of 15 years. The transportation for prostitution charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

Beyond the criminal charges, Combs is facing a deluge of civil lawsuits, reportedly numbering over 120, many filed anonymously. The wave began with a lawsuit from his former girlfriend, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, in late 2023, alleging sexual assault, battery, sex trafficking, and forced sexual acts. While that suit was settled and dismissed, numerous others have followed.

Among the other accusers are Dawn Richards, a former member of the Combs-produced group Danity Kane, who claims to have witnessed violence against Ventura; Chicago record producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones Jr., who alleges involvement in a racketeering organization and procuring sex workers for Combs; and Liza Gardner, who accuses Combs and R&B artist Aaron Hall of raping her in 1990. Another accuser, Ashley Parham, claims Combs sexually assaulted her in retaliation for a comment about his alleged involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur.

Combs' legal team maintains that these lawsuits are publicity stunts. However, this is not his first encounter with such allegations. He was sued for sexual harassment and retaliation by a former personal chef in 2017, a case that was later settled.

The mounting legal battles have reportedly taken a toll on Combs' finances, with his net worth significantly decreasing. If convicted, he faces not only imprisonment but also substantial fines, restitution, and potential asset forfeiture. The outcomes of the civil lawsuits could further diminish his fortune.

Once a symbol of success in the music industry, Combs now faces the potential dismantling of his empire and legacy if found guilty.