Diddy Allegations Under Review
Los Angeles Prosecutors Review Sexual Assault Allegations Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Los Angeles prosecutors are now reviewing sexual assault allegations against Sean
The LAPD presented the case to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office for review in early June 2026, according to NBC News. A spokesperson for the DA's office, Venusse Dunn, confirmed the case "is under review" on June 2. Combs is already serving a 50-month federal prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, handed down in October 2025.
Who Is Jonathan Hay and What Does He Allege
Jonathan Hay is a music publicist and producer who worked with the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. on a remix project called "Ready to Dance." He alleges Combs sexually assaulted him twice during that work. The first incident allegedly happened at an L.A. warehouse in February 2020. Hay claims Combs directed him to perform a sex act during that meeting.
The second and more serious allegation involves March 2021. Hay claims he was lured to a home under the pretense of an interview. Once there, he says two men physically restrained him before Combs forced him to perform oral sex. Hay filed an anonymous civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court in July 2025. He publicly revealed his identity in November 2025, according to NBC News.
How the L.A. Case Reached Prosecutors in 2026
Hay first filed a police report in September 2025 in his hometown of Largo, Florida. That case was then transferred to the LAPD and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department confirmed it had received the Florida report in November 2025. The LAPD later conducted its own separate investigation and brought it to the DA's office for a charging decision.
The DA's office is weighing potential charges under California's sexual battery law, Penal Code Section 243.4. Prosecutors must decide whether the evidence is strong enough to file formal state charges. If charged and convicted, Combs could face additional prison time on top of his current federal sentence, which runs through February 23, 2028.
Combs Denies All Claims as Federal Conviction Stands
Combs was convicted in federal court on July 2, 2025, on two counts of transportation for prostitution under the Mann Act. He was acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. A federal judge sentenced him to 50 months in prison and a $500,000 fine on October 3, 2025. His defense team argued the jury's partial acquittal showed the limits of the government's case.
Combs' civil attorney Jonathan Davis issued a firm denial. Davis said "Mr. Combs categorically denies as false and defamatory all claims that he sexually abused anyone." His legal team has argued that Hay's allegations are timed to exploit Combs' current legal troubles. Notably, CJ Wallace — son of the Notorious B.I.G. and a business partner on the remix project — has filed his own defamation lawsuit against Hay, calling the allegations false.
Over 70 Lawsuits and a Widening Legal Crisis
The L.A. review is just one front in a much larger legal battle. More than 70 civil complaints have been filed against Combs as of late 2025. Many of those suits were made possible by California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, which extended the window for victims to file claims. A separate 1997 assault claim already resulted in a $100 million default judgment against him in 2024.
The combined financial pressure is severe. Combs faces a $500,000 federal fine, mounting legal fees, and civil suits seeking hundreds of millions in damages. Analysts say the ongoing cases threaten his remaining business interests, including Bad Boy Entertainment and the media company Revolt. The L.A. charging decision is expected to be a key moment in determining how much further his legal exposure grows.
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