LA County DA Reviews Sexual Battery Allegations Against Sean CombsJune 9, 2026Law and PolicyThe LA County DA is reviewing sexual battery allegations against Sean Combs brought by publicist Jonathan Hay, adding potential state charges to his federal conviction.
Clayton Howard Moves to Block Dismissal in Combs-Cassie Sex Trafficking SuitJune 8, 2026Law and PolicyClayton Howard seeks to block dismissal of a $20 million federal civil suit against Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura, invoking issue preclusion from Combs' criminal conviction.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Challenge to Sentence Based on Acquitted ConductJune 5, 2026Legal NewsA Second Circuit panel grilled both sides April 9 over whether Sean Combs's 50-month Mann Act sentence improperly rested on conduct the jury rejected at trial.
Combs Appeals Federal Conviction as LA County Reviews New Sexual Battery AllegationsJune 4, 2026Law and PolicySean Combs appeals his federal prostitution convictions while LA County prosecutors review separate sexual battery allegations from music publicist Jonathan Hay.
Combs Sentencing Appeal Tests Acquitted-Conduct Limits at Second CircuitMay 29, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard oral arguments in Sean Combs' sentencing appeal, centering on whether acquitted conduct from racketeering and sex trafficking counts was improperly used.
Sean Combs’ $100 Million Defamation Suit Against NBC DismissedMay 28, 2026Law and PolicyA New York court dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal, citing his prior notoriety and his own admission of reputational self-destruction.
Sean Combs Sentencing Appeal Puts Acquitted-Conduct Issue Before Second CircuitMay 27, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit grilled attorneys over whether a federal judge improperly used acquitted conduct at sentencing in Sean Combs' Mann Act case, signaling a close call.
Kid Cudi Testifies to Firebombing; Judge Rejects Combs Mistrial BidMay 25, 2026Legal NewsKid Cudi testified at the Sean Combs federal trial that Combs directed a home break-in and car firebombing; a mistrial motion was denied by the presiding judge.
Sean Combs Loses $100 Million Defamation Suit Against NBC Over DocumentaryMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyA New York judge dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBC, ruling his own federal sentencing admissions negated his reputational-harm claim.
Second Circuit Presses Both Sides on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing in Combs AppealMay 23, 2026Legal NewsA 2nd Circuit panel questioned both sides April 9 on whether Sean Combs' sentence violated due process by relying on conduct the jury rejected at trial.