Diddy indicted on federal sex trafficking and extortion charges
Almost a year after a flammable and rapidly stable, The lawsuit has brought close scrutiny Sean “Diddy” CombsThe hip-hop mogul has been indicted on federal sex trafficking and extortion charges in New York. Combs voluntarily moved into the Park Hyatt hotel in Manhattan before his arrest Monday night, according to his legal team.
“We are disappointed with the decision of the United States Attorney’s Office to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs,” Combs’ attorney said. Marc Agnifilo said in a statement, describing his client as “a music icon, a self-made entrepreneur, a loving family man and a proven philanthropist who has spent the past 30 years building an empire, loving his children and working to uplift the black community.”
“He is an imperfect man, but he is not a criminal,” the statement continued. “Mr. Combs has cooperated extensively with this investigation and voluntarily moved to New York last week to prepare for these charges. Please defer your judgment until the full evidence is available. These are the actions of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to being vindicated in court.”
The allegations follow a series of legal battles surrounding Combs. In November, his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who performs under the stage name Cassie and is signed to Combs Records, accused He was sexually and physically abused for years. The lawsuit was settled in just one day, but its contents painted a disturbing portrait that instantly changed the playboy image Combs had cultivated for decades.
In the following months, Combs faced a eight more lawsuits in connection with sexual misconduct, five of which include allegations of sexual assault. He is fighting all of these lawsuits and has denied any wrongdoing in connection with them. In March, federal agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami, and while authorities provided few details at the time, the televised scene sparked widespread discussion of potential criminal charges. His arrest marks the most serious legal threat he has faced to date, and further cements the dramatic transformation he has undergone from world-famous tycoon to pariah.
Combs, however, seemed somewhat deliberately unfazed, pose for photo at a Miami coffee shop just days after the raid on his home. As the summer began, TMZ took photo He was whitewater rafting in Jackson Hole. Before his arrest, the only public sign of remorse he offered came when video evidence of his abuse surfaced. After CNN released hotel surveillance video from 2016 showing Combs dragging and kicking Ventura, he posted an apology video on Instagram.
“I was disgusted doing it then,” Combs said. “I’m still disgusted now.”
This is a developing story.
