Since the rise of the #MeToo movement, numerous male celebrities have faced allegations of sexual misconduct, with only a few in the music and film industries actually being charged with crimes. One such figure who has now been added to this list is Sean “Diddy” Combs. Here is a rundown of some of the noteworthy men who have faced criminal charges in recent years and the status of their cases:

Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul, faced prosecution in both New York and California after multiple women came forward accusing him of sexual assault. He was convicted in a Los Angeles case in 2022 of raping and sexually assaulting one woman and was later acquitted of a different allegation. Another indictment has been brought against him, and a retrial is pending.

Bill Cosby, the former star of “The Cosby Show”, was the first high-profile figure to stand trial in the #MeToo era. After initially being convicted and sentenced to prison, his conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, citing an agreement not to charge him. Cosby has denied all allegations of sexual assault.

R. Kelly, the Grammy-winning artist, was convicted on federal charges in both Chicago and New York related to child sexual abuse materials and sex trafficking. He received lengthy prison sentences in both cases, with his legal team currently appealing the convictions.

Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, was acquitted by a London jury of sexual assault charges brought forth by multiple men. He also successfully defended against a civil lawsuit in New York. Spacey denied the allegations against him, stating that he had consensual interactions with the accusers.

Cuba Gooding Jr., the Academy Award-winning actor, pleaded guilty in 2022 to forcibly kissing a woman at a New York nightclub. Charges involving other women were dropped as part of a plea deal. Gooding publicly apologized and accepted responsibility for his actions.

Danny Masterson, known for his role in “That 70s Show”, is currently serving a 30-year to life sentence for raping two women in incidents dating back to 2003. Prosecutors alleged that Masterson used his influence in the Church of Scientology to avoid repercussions for these crimes.

The cases of these prominent men shed light on the ongoing reckoning with sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and society as a whole. Each case carries its own complexities and legal developments, reflecting the complexities of addressing such serious allegations.