
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces expanded federal charges in a high-profile sex trafficking case, as prosecutors unveil a superseding indictment that broadens the scope of allegations against the music mogul.
At a Glance
- Diddy faces additional allegations of sexual abuse and racketeering in an amended indictment
- The revised indictment accuses Combs of victimizing three women as part of a sex trafficking enterprise
- Combs allegedly used his power to lure and intimidate female victims under the guise of romantic relationships
- The indictment claims Combs’ organization engaged in criminal activities from 2004 to 2024
- Combs denies all accusations, with his trial set for May 5
Expanded Charges and New Accusations
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, finds himself at the center of an intensifying legal storm as federal prosecutors expand charges against him in a high-profile sex trafficking case. The superseding indictment, recently filed in federal court, broadens the timeline of alleged offenses to 2004 and introduces accusations from two additional women.
The revised indictment paints a disturbing picture of Combs’ alleged activities, accusing him of victimizing three women as part of a sex trafficking enterprise. Prosecutors claim that Combs exploited his status and influence in the music industry to lure and manipulate female victims under the pretense of romantic relationships.
According to the indictment, Combs allegedly forced women to perform “commercial sex acts” and compensated them with money, career opportunities, and housing. The document states, “Combs and other members and associates of the Combs enterprise wielded the power and prestige of Combs’ role at the Combs business to intimidate, threaten, and lure female victims into Combs’ orbit, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.”
The charges against Combs are severe, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of transportation for purposes of prostitution. Each charge carries significant penalties, with potential life imprisonment for the racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
A press conference will be held today at 11:30 a.m. to announce the unsealing of an Indictment charging Sean “Diddy” Combs with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/zs4D1C5tvr
— US Attorney SDNY (@SDNYnews) September 17, 2024
Alleged Cover-Up and Criminal Activities
The indictment further alleges that Combs attempted to cover up a 2016 assault on former girlfriend Cassie Ventura through bribery. Prosecutors claim that Combs and his associates paid $100,000 to hotel security to obtain surveillance footage of the assault, demonstrating the lengths to which the enterprise allegedly went to conceal criminal activities.
“When Combs’ authority or reputation was threatened by the possibility of negative publicity or legal or law enforcement action against him, he and his associates pressured witnesses and victims, including through attempted bribery, to stay silent and not report what they experienced or knew to law enforcement,” the filing stated.
Combs vehemently denies all accusations, with his trial set for May 5. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, criticized the amended indictment, stating, “The prosecution’s theory remains flawed. The government has added the ridiculous theory that two of Mr. Combs’ former girlfriends were not girlfriends at all but were prostitutes. Mr. Combs is as committed as ever to fighting these charges and winning at trial.”
This case just keeps getting worse.