Alleged 2000 Rape Claim: Austrian Woman Accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, allegedly accused of rape by a woman in Vienna.
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In a shocking turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs, renowned American rapper and entrepreneur, is under the scanner again. An Austrian woman, Kathi Steininger, has accused him of raping her in 2000, following a concert in Vienna. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has acknowledged the report.
Entertainment Buzz: Vienna Nightmare: Diddy Accused of Roofie Rape The accusations come at a time when Combs, 55, is up against charges in the U.S. for sex trafficking and organized crime. Steininger, a Viennese woman, claims the incident occurred at the former "Libro Music Hall" after Combs' performance in March 2000. She was a 19-year-old moderator looking to conduct an interview with the rapper.
According to Steininger's statement, she was escorted away from her cameraman by bodyguards, promising an interview on the tour bus. Inside, Combs offered her drinks he poured himself. Steininger suspects these drinks were laced with date-rape drugs or similar substances. The alleged rape took place later.
Entertainment Update: Combs: From Music Empire to Legal Empires? Steininger has reached out to lawyers in the U.S. and filed a complaint in Austria. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has confirmed taking note of the report. However, the investigation has been put on hold pending further developments.
Investigating such a case overseas is challenging. Prosecuting overseas crimes in the U.S. is possible only in exceptional cases. In Austria, the statute of limitations would usually apply, but it could be reconsidered if Combs is convicted of similar crimes in the U.S.
Entertainment Pulse: PTSD Diagnosis for Accuser, Legal Struggle Escalates for Diddy Steininger reveals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following the incident and is unable to work. She hopes her public statement will aid the investigation. Combs' lawyers have yet to respond to requests for comment.
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- Additional Information: The alleged rape case against Sean "Diddy" Combs in Austria was closed due to the statute of limitations under Austrian law. The incident reportedly occurred about 25 years ago [1][2]. In the U.S., Combs is facing numerous civil lawsuits related to sex trafficking and organized crime [2][3]. His trial in New York began on May 12, 2025, and accuses him of sexually abusing individuals and coercing them into participating in drug and sex parties through threats and violence [3]. Combs has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody since September 2024 [3].
[1] open.spotonnews.com/story/58755025[2] rollingstone.com/music/music-news/diddy-chasing-civil-suits-in-sex-trafficking-case/[3] nytimes.com/2025/05/12/us/diddy-trial.html
The Commission, in light of the ongoing legal battles against Sean "Diddy" Combs, may find it relevant to reconsider the draft directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, given the potential mental health implications for victims of sexual misconduct. This general-news story surrounding the Austrian rape claim against Diddy has also generated buzz in entertainment spheres, leading to discussion on additional information related to crime-and-justice.
