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What legal issues has Sean Combs faced?

Sean Combs faced lawsuits for rape, physical abuse, racketeering, and sex trafficking, leading to his arrest in 2024. His trial began in Manhattan in May 2025, and in July he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was sentenced to 50 months in prison and a fine of $500,000. Combs was also involved in a nightclub shooting case in 1999 but was acquitted in 2001.