Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces serious allegations of sexual abuse, including rape and sex trafficking, with federal raids at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Combs denies any wrongdoing but has been linked to a confidant arrested for drug possession.
Key Points
Serious allegations of rape, assault, and sex trafficking against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Federal raids at Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of sex-trafficking inquiry
Combs denies allegations but linked to confidant arrested for drug possession
Legal experts say civil suits could offer investigators a road map for building a criminal case
Pros
Law enforcement taking allegations seriously
Possibility of justice for victims
Cons
Serious impact on Combs' reputation and entertainment empire
Legal troubles escalating with federal investigation