Witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case claims to have footage of Combs possibly targeting celebrities, presented to grand jury

A federal grand jury has been diligently gathering to advance the ongoing criminal probe into music magnate Sean “Diddy” Combs, as revealed by three sources to CNN. On Thursday, jurors were anticipated to receive testimony from a witness who claims possession of videos purportedly depicting celebrities as potential victims of Combs, according to one source.

Attorney Ariel Mitchell confirmed to CNN that her client was summoned to appear before the grand jury that day. This individual, a man, has neither filed lawsuits against Combs nor alleged victimization by him, Mitchell clarified. He serves as a witness, she asserts, bearing information and evidence concerning accusations of sexual misconduct and other transgressions by Combs, some allegedly involving celebrities.

“We are here to comply with the court’s order,” Mitchell conveyed to CNN via phone, withholding her client’s name. (CNN is not disclosing his identity at this juncture). Mitchell has previously represented two female accusers of Combs. In one instance, she sought to withdraw from the case, citing her client’s “undermining behavior and questionable antics.”

The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York offered no comment upon CNN's inquiry. Combs’ representatives remained silent on CNN's request for remarks regarding the grand jury proceedings. Combs has entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution purposes, denying all allegations.

“In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor,” Combs’ legal team previously stated to CNN. In a prior submission, Combs’ attorneys accused certain lawyers of his accusers of making “shockingly prejudicial and false allegations of sexual assault and abuse of minors.”

Following Combs’ arrest last month, prosecutors have reiterated that the investigation remains active and ongoing. Upon unsealing the three-charge indictment in September, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, urged victims to “come forward and to do it quickly.”

Prosecutor Emily Johnson, at a recent hearing, suggested that additional charges or defendants might be introduced to the case. A source knowledgeable about the federal investigation informed CNN that new accusers and witnesses have engaged with federal agents since Combs’ arrest.

“The grand jury is always meeting. This is an ongoing investigation,” a source familiar with the current status of the investigation told CNN on Thursday. Another source, with partial knowledge of the investigation, noted, “The grand jury has never stopped.”

This week's grand jury testimony coincides with the government’s disclosure in a public filing on Wednesday that it has amassed discovery material encompassing video, audio, and text messages from over 60 of Combs’ devices and iCloud accounts. The 49-page filing alleges that the forthcoming material will include further communications with witnesses and victims, records related to “Freak Offs,” and bank records documenting payments to victims.

Combs’ criminal trial is tentatively slated for May 2025. Since last November, Combs has also faced over two dozen civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault or other misconduct, all of which he has refuted.