Shan Diddy Combs is under investigation by a federal grand jury for allegations of sex trafficking.

In March, Homeland Security officials searched the music mogul’s homes in Miami Beach and Los Angeles.

CNN and the Los Angeles Times report that the women suing Combs for alleged sexual assault will be asked to testify before a grand jury in New York.

Our national correspondent, Jerica Duncan, is here with more.

Jerica, good morning. Good morning to you, Nate.

A federal investigation into Combs has been ongoing, but he has not been charged with a crime.

Since November, seven people have filed civil lawsuits alleging he sexually assaulted them, and now their potential testimony could help the government build a criminal case.

As Shan Diddy Combs faces a wave of sexual assault allegations, CNN and the LA Times report that federal investigators are preparing to bring his accusers before a grand jury as part of an inquiry into possible sex trafficking, which could signal potential criminal charges.

This comes two months after federal agents raided Combs’ houses in Miami and Los Angeles as part of the ongoing investigation.

At the time, an attorney for Combs stated he was innocent and called the raids a “witch hunt.”

Combs has been named in eight civil suits since November, with seven people accusing him of sexual assault, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who settled her case with Combs one day after filing it.

In a December social media post, Combs said, “I did not do any of the awful things being alleged,” but earlier this month, after CNN obtained graphic footage showing Combs punching and kicking Ventura in 2016, he released an apology.

“I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”

This video has significantly damaged his credibility.

Judy Saunders, an attorney specializing in sex abuse and human trafficking cases, said Combs’ accusers likely have information that prosecutors will use to paint a broader picture of his alleged behavior.

“These individual cases may help explain how he was allegedly able to operate a wider network that included sexual crimes.”

CBS News asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan about the existence of a grand jury related to the federal investigation into Combs and the potential for his accusers to testify. A spokesperson declined to comment.

We also reached out to the DOJ and Department of Homeland Security but did not hear back. Representatives for Combs also did not immediately respond.

I think it’s clear that this is just the beginning of his story.