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Sean “Diddy” Combs Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges
Renowned music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was apprehended following the revelation of a sealed indictment on September 17.
The 54-year-old faces accusations of:
- Racketeering Enterprise
- Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, or Coercion
- Interstate Transportation for the Purpose of Prostitution
Allegations of Exploitation and Coercion
The indictment accuses Combs of exploiting, intimidating, and coercing women and associates to satisfy his sexual urges, safeguard his image, and conceal his actions over more than a ten-year period— beginning around 2008.
The Influence of Combs’ Business Empire
The legal documents reveal that Combs leveraged employees, resources, and influence from his expansive business conglomerate to establish a criminal operation. This organization allegedly engaged in various illegal activities, including:
- Sex trafficking
- Forced labor
- Kidnapping
- Arson
- Bribery
- Obstruction of justice
Legal Proceedings and Defense
Combs entered a not guilty plea and was denied release on bail. According to NBC News.
Prior to the arraignment, attorney Marc Agnifilo communicated to reporters that Combs would vigorously contest the charges.
“He’s going to confront this with all of his strength and determination, and with the complete backing of his legal team.”