Among them is Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul who was arrested in September on charges including sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy.
The charges stem from decades of allegations involving over 120 individuals. Combs has denied all allegations and is awaiting trial. Meanwhile, Harvey Weinstein, whose 2020 rape convictions in New York were overturned due to judicial errors, faces a retrial alongside new charges of criminal sexual acts. The disgraced film producer has pleaded not guilty.
In the UK, similar cases have emerged, with former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children. Edwards pleaded guilty and received a suspended six-month prison sentence in September 2024, along with placement on the sex offenders' register for seven years.
Here’s a round-up of celebrities who were on trial this year for various sex abuse allegations.
5. Conor McGregor
The Irish mixed martial arts fighter was found liable in a civil case in November 2024 for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018, with the jury awarding the plaintiff €248,000 in damages. McGregor has denied the allegations and plans to appeal the decision. Following the verdict, several companies severed business ties with him, impacting his professional endorsements. | Getty