Diddy Faces New $10 Million Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently awaiting a jury verdict in his federal sex trafficking trial, with deliberations ongoing and a partial verdict already reached on four counts, while the most serious racketeering charge remains undecided. Alongside this trial, he faces a new $10 million lawsuit from Edmond Laurent, a former model and actor, alleging sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress related to multiple encounters with Combs. The high-profile trial has also generated significant attention outside the courtroom, boosting online livestreamers who cover the proceedings in real time, drawing large audiences fascinated by the intersection of celebrity, crime, and scandal. Meanwhile, Combs’ once-thriving business empire is rapidly unraveling amid mounting allegations; he has lost deals and partnerships, including his Revolt TV network, a Hulu reality series, and the Sean John fashion brand, and has faced public backlash resulting in revoked honors and severed affiliations. Despite these setbacks, Combs’ music catalog and Bad Boy Records remain active, although his future in business and entertainment hangs in the balance pending the trial’s outcome. Analysts suggest the swift partial verdicts may indicate unanimity and that Combs could face prison time, reflecting the seriousness of the charges against him.