### Sean "Diddy" Combs Denies Allegations Amid Calls for Spring Trial

Attorneys for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs are pushing for a spring trial date following his indictment last month. This comes a day after their third attempt to secure bail for the rapper, who has denied all allegations against him. Combs' legal team has characterized some of the lawsuits as "baseless" and "sickening," while also suggesting that they are mere "money grabs."

Meanwhile, producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson announced that Netflix has acquired a docuseries focusing on recent abuse, rape, and sex trafficking allegations against Combs. Jackson confirmed the deal in a tweet, noting that if more victims come forward, more episodes will be added. He emphasized that proceeds from the series would benefit victims of sexual assault.

Combs made headlines in May when he posted an Instagram video apologizing for his "disgusting" behavior seen in a 2016 surveillance video. The footage showed him grabbing, dragging, and kicking Cassie, actions that appear to support claims made in her November lawsuit. At the time, Combs' attorney called the lawsuit "offensive and outrageous," while the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office found the video "extremely disturbing" but did not file charges due to the statute of limitations.

Cassie's attorney, Meredith Firetog, criticized Combs' apology as insincere, arguing that it focused more on himself rather than the people he hurt. In the lawsuit, Cassie accused Combs of paying $50,000 to a hotel for the incriminating footage.

In 2017, Combs' former personal chef, Cindy Rueda, filed a now-settled sexual harassment lawsuit, alleging that she was made to serve food to Combs and his guests during or directly after their sexual activities.

These allegations reach back to the 1990s, around the time Combs founded Bad Boy Records. The influential hip-hop label signed notable artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Janelle Monáe, and Cassie. Combs sold a 50% stake in Bad Boy to Warner Music Group in 2005 for a reported $30 million. His ventures, including liquor brands and a fashion label, have built him a considerable fortune, with Forbes ranking him No. 14 among the highest-paid entertainers in 2022 with an estimated $90 million income.

One of Combs' homes, worth $40 million, is located in the affluent Holmby Hills neighborhood, highlighting the scale of his financial success despite ongoing legal battles.