Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering in a newly unsealed indictment. The charges accuse Combs of a decade-long pattern of abuse and criminal activity, including physical violence against women and operating a network of sexual crimes.
Combs appeared in court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The court has denied him bail, and he will remain in custody pending trial.
The indictment details claims dating back to 2008, including accusations that Combs coerced women and male sex workers into drugged and prolonged sexual acts known as “Freak Offs.” The indictment also highlights an alleged assault on his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, which was reportedly captured on video.
This indictment comes amid a broader wave of legal troubles for Combs. Over the past year, he has faced multiple lawsuits accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. Combs has consistently denied these allegations, and his legal team has stated that he will plead not guilty to the charges.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the scrutiny surrounding Combs continues to intensify, with the court’s decision to deny bail reflecting the serious nature of the allegations against him.
News Source: AP
