Diddy's "victims" hotline reportedly logs over 12,000 calls as civil lawsuits grow

Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, is making headlines as his victim hotline number is still taking calls. Launched by attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents many of Diddy's accusers, the dedicated phone number was set up to collect tips and testimonies from individuals who claim to be victims of any misconduct allegedly committed by Combs or his associates.

Diddy, who was recently acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges and convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution after nearly two months of trial, is currently awaiting sentencing that is scheduled for October 3, 2025.

More about Diddy's victims hotline

The victims' hotline number was first announced during a press conference on October 1, 2024, by Tony Buzbee. During that event, he had unveiled the number, which would be used to collect information from individuals who suffered at the hands of the music mogul.

He had also stated that the hotline had received around 3,200 calls in just 10 days, and after the press conference, the number had surged to 12,000 calls in just 24 hours, as reported by the New York Times.

During the press conference, Buzbee had also said that some of the calls he received from alleged victims were minors at the time of the alleged abuse. He said:

''Most of these events and incidents occurred at parties and afterparties, or album release parties, New Year's Eve parties, Fourth of July parties, something they called a 'puppy party' and all-white parties.''

In an interview with Law and Crime in October 2024, Tony Buzbee said, following the press conference:

''I think the indictment and the arrest kind of gave people a little more comfort that they had more safety and support to step forward. When I made an announcement that I was going to pursue this case, the floodgates really opened. In a 10-day period we got 3,200 calls and then from the press conference we had yesterday, we had 12,000 calls in about 24 hours.''

Recently, the number surged again, and in an interview with Radar Online, Buzbee, while talking about the hotline number, stated:

''I still do (get calls), but most of it is people who saw something or people who are witnesses to things. There may be real victims who are hesitant to come forward. I’m always willing to hear from people, and talk to people, and hear their story. Maybe I can help them and maybe I cannot.''

He then also stated that he had heard from several victims about Combs's graphic lifestyle and was willing to testify against Diddy. While Diddy might not have jail time, he could still pay financially in court. He said:

"We will still march on because the burden of proof in a civil case is much lower than the burden of proof in a criminal case.''

Tony Buzbee said that, despite Combs receiving the verdict, he still gets field calls from individuals who claim to be witnesses to alleged abuse incidents.

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