Sean "Diddy" Combs Indicted on Charges of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering

In a shocking turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on multiple serious charges, including sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. The unsealed indictment accuses the music mogul of running an "enterprise that he engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor or kidnapping, arson, and other crimes." The allegations have been under investigation for nearly a year and mirror at least eleven civil complaints filed against Combs since 2023.

According to federal prosecutors, Combs "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct" from 2008 to the present. The indictment details how he allegedly manipulated women into participating in orchestrated sexual activities with male commercial sex workers, using a variety of coercive tactics.

"Sometimes unbeknownst to the victims, Combs kept videos he filmed of victims engaging in sex acts with commercial sex workers," federal prosecutors revealed. The indictment further outlines a disturbing web of control, citing "physical violence" and the promise of career advancement as means Combs used to exert power over his victims. He allegedly controlled their careers, dictated their appearances, monitored their medical records, and supplied them with controlled substances.

Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, emphasized the violent nature of Combs' alleged actions, stating, "When Combs didn’t get his way, he was violent." Notably, the indictment references a 2016 hotel surveillance video showing Combs allegedly physically assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Following this incident, Combs reportedly attempted to bribe a hotel security worker with a "stack of cash" to keep it quiet.

In a search of Combs' Miami home, federal agents uncovered three AR-15 rifles and a drum magazine, raising further concerns about his conduct. Williams stated that Combs had carried firearms to intimidate or threaten witnesses.

Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt hotel in Midtown Manhattan and spent the night in federal custody. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, confirmed that they were prepared for the charges, stating, "We brought him to New York two weeks ago because we knew this day would come." Agnifilo maintained that Combs is dealing with the situation head-on and expressed confidence in his client's innocence.

"We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office," Agnifilo asserted. He portrayed Combs as a "music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist," urging the public to reserve judgment until all facts are known. "To his credit, Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation."

Federal prosecutors are seeking to detain Combs while he awaits trial, arguing that he poses a "dangerous" threat to the community and risks obstructing justice. They allege he has attempted to bribe security staff and has interfered with witnesses, claiming, "There are simply no conditions that would ensure that the defendant’s efforts to obstruct and tamper with witnesses will stop."

Williams underscored that no one is above the law, stating, "A year ago, Sean Combs stood in Times Square and was handed a key to New York City. Today, he’s been indicted and will face justice in the Southern District of New York." The investigation remains ongoing, and Williams has encouraged anyone with information to come forward.

Combs has denied all allegations against him, including those raised in the civil lawsuits. His legal challenges began in March, when federal agents executed raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami, seizing electronic devices as part of the ongoing investigation into his alleged criminal conduct.

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Release date

Lydbog: 18. september 2024