Sean "Diddy" Combs faces a fresh civil lawsuit claiming he sexually assaulted a minor at a Hollywood Hills networking party in 2007. The plaintiff, identified only as John Doe, says the alleged abuse occurred after Combs invited him into a private conversation about career opportunities. the claim arrives while Combs is already serving a four‑year federal prison term for transportation‑related prostitution offenses.

2007 Hollywood Hills networking event allegation

The lawsuit, filed under the pseudonym John Doe,alleges that the then‑31‑year‑old Combs asked the child actor to step aside for a one‑on‑one chat. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the private encounter turned sexual when Combs allegedly touched the boy inappropriately and performed oral sex while masturbating. The plaintiff says he voiced discomfort, but the assault continued.

John Doe's civil suit filed in 2025

John Doe’s complaint was lodged in a Los Angeles civil court in early 2025, seeking damages for the alleged assault. The filing describes the victim as a working child actor at the time and notes that he left the party shortly after the incident. Diddy’s legal team, led by spokesperson Juda Engelmayer, dismissed the allegations as “false and ridiculous ,” calling the accuser a “hater” looking to profit from a “gravy train” of personal‑injury lawyers.

LAPD and LASD joint investigation launched June 1, 2025

On June 1, 2025,the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that both the LAPD and the LASD had opened separate investigations into the same victim’s claims. the criminal probe follows a July 2025 civil suit filed by publicist Jonathan Hay, who also alleges sexual battery by Combs.. hay told CNN that he was terrified to come forward but felt empowered after other high‑profile accusations, including those by Cassie Ventura.

Sean Combs' federal conviction and sentence

Combs was convicted in federal court on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution and sentenced in October 2024 to four years in prison, minus time already served, plus five years of supervised release. He is slated for release in late February 2028. The conviction does not include racketeering or sex‑trafficking charges, which a jury acquitted him of.

Will California prosecutors file charges?

The California investigation remains “under review,” and it is unclear whether prosecutors will bring formal charges after Combs completes his federal term.. The pending civil suits and the public statements from alleged victims suggest a growing pressure on law‑enforcement agencies to act.

According to the source, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has not yet indicated a timeline for any potential indictment. As the cases unfold, both civil and criminal avenues could converge once Combs is released from federal custody.