Legal analyst explains where civil cases go after Combs sentencing

Legal Analysis - Civil claims against Combmes remain active and significant, despite the criminal case outcome [1] - The standard of proof in civil claims is "preponderance of the evidence," lower than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard in criminal cases, potentially allowing for a different outcome [2] - Convictions and court acknowledgements of vulnerability and lack of voluntariness will serve as powerful evidence in civil claims [3] - Evidence precluded in the criminal trial can be used by plaintiff's attorneys in civil cases [3] - Survivors' testimonies will be strengthened by the sentence and statements from other survivors [4] Evidence and Impact - The prosecutor's evidence, whether admitted or precluded in the criminal trial, will be leveraged by plaintiff's attorneys [3] - The sentencing and related statements are expected to significantly bolster the survivors' claims [4]