Sean “Diddy” Combs, long seen as a music mogul and cultural icon, has been indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, revealing decades of alleged abuse. Prosecutors say Combs used his power and influence to exploit others, including through coercive sexual acts and violence.

During his court hearing on September 18, Diddy’s text messages to Ventura and other women were read by prosecutors, who argued that he had a ‘long-standing pattern of abuse.’