The criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs was sparked after a startling 2023 civil lawsuit from his former girlfriend in which she alleged years of abuse and violence.

The “Me & U” singer was seen cradling her growing baby bump while waiting outside of a friend’s brownstone apartment building in Manhattan Wednesday.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' Defense admits to domestic violence, alleges both parties were physically abusive. In a striking development on Day 4 of Sean "Diddy" Combs ’ federal trial, his defense team openly acknowledged incidents of domestic violence between the music mogul and his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura — but argued that the abuse was mutual.