A federal grand jury is currently convening as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to multiple sources.
On Thursday, jurors were expected to hear testimony from a witness who claims to possess videos allegedly showing celebrities potentially being victimized by Combs, one source said.
Attorney Ariel Mitchell confirmed to CNN that one of her clients was summoned to testify before the grand jury. This client, a man, has not filed any lawsuits against Combs and does not claim to be a victim, Mitchell stated. He is providing information and evidence related to allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct involving Combs and celebrities.
“We are here to comply with the court’s order,” Mitchell said in a phone interview, although she did not disclose her client’s name.
Mitchell has also represented two female accusers of Combs. In one instance, she requested to withdraw from the case, citing “undermining behavior and questionable antics” by her client.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York declined to comment when contacted by CNN. Representatives for Combs did not respond to requests for comment regarding the grand jury testimony. He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution, denying all allegations of wrongdoing.
“In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor,” his attorneys previously stated.
In an earlier court filing, Combs’ legal team accused the lawyers for some of his accusers of making “shockingly prejudicial and false allegations” of sexual assault and abuse of minors.
Since Combs’ arrest last month, prosecutors have indicated that their investigation is ongoing. On the day the indictment against Combs was unsealed in September, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, urged victims to “come forward and to do it quickly.”
During a hearing earlier this month, prosecutor Emily Johnson noted that additional charges or defendants could be added to the case.
A source familiar with the federal investigation told CNN that new accusers and witnesses have met with federal agents since Combs’ arrest. “The grand jury is always meeting. This is an ongoing investigation,” the source said.
This week’s grand jury testimony comes amid a new public filing by the government, which indicates that it has compiled discovery material, including video, audio, and text messages from more than 60 of Combs’ devices and iCloud accounts. The 49-page filing claims the material will include additional communications with witnesses and victims, records related to “Freak Offs,” and bank records showing payments to victims.
Combs’ criminal trial is tentatively set to begin in May 2025. Since last November, he has faced more than two dozen civil cases alleging sexual assault or other misconduct, which he has denied.
