Sean “Diddy” Combs is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, NBC News reports. Two sources familiar with the situation told NBC News that Combs' legal team was notified of the investigation last week by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York. This comes three months after the music mogul and businessman's Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided by law enforcement officials.
Since November 2023, Combs, 54, has faced a wave of legal challenges, including sexual assault allegations and several civil lawsuits. Here is a timeline of the legal drama surrounding Combs and his responses, beginning with the latest developments. July 3, 2024: Combs is the subject of a federal criminal investigation Two sources told NBC News that Combs' legal team was notified by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York that the rapper is a subject of an ongoing criminal investigation.
The sources said that there is no indication that charges against Combs are impending, but that the federal grand jury is hearing evidence as part of the investigation. A spokesperson for the U.S.
Attorney’s Office declined to comment to NBC News. Combs’ lawyers did not respond to NBC News’ request for comment. According to the sources, per NBC News, Combs has yet to receive a target letter and the New York federal court is not required to send one.
A person is designated a target when prosecutors are trying to seek an indictment from the grand jury against the person.
