Freak-offs have become a central part of the government’s case, which charges Mr. Combs with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Mr. Combs has pleaded not guilty, and his lawyers have strongly denied that any of his sexual encounters with women were not consensual.

Decades-spanning allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs tie back to key moments in the hip-hop mogul’s life and career.

The multi-hyphenate mogul has made living the high life his brand. Now prosecutors aim to seize much of it under federal asset forfeiture laws.

Sean “Diddy” Combs strode into court Monday morning to a packed courtroom filled with his children and anxious family members, as the hip-hop mogul faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering that could put him behind bars for life.

Hotel security guard says Sean Combs tried to give him money after finding Cassie injured during 2016 assault incident