Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Allegations of Sex Trafficking in Expanded Indictment

Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing new allegations in a revised criminal indictment, with prosecutors accusing him of trafficking at least three women over the course of two decades. The updated indictment, filed Thursday, does not introduce additional charges but expands upon previous allegations, detailing how Combs transported female victims and sex workers across state and international lines.

Legal Proceedings and Combs’ Response

Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial is set for May 5 in Manhattan federal court, where he will be re-arraigned in light of the new indictment.

"Mr. Combs is as committed as ever to fighting these charges and winning at trial," his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, stated.

Allegations of Exploitation Through Business Empire

According to the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office, Combs leveraged his entertainment empire, including Bad Boy Entertainment, to facilitate and cover up his abuse of women. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated elaborate sexual performances known as "freak offs," where women and male sex workers, some transported across state lines, were recorded engaging in explicit acts.

Abuse of Employees and Drug-Fueled Exploitation

The indictment further claims that Combs’ employees were subjected to mistreatment and that witnesses to his alleged violent actions also suffered abuse. Prosecutors contend that he lured women with illicit drugs such as ketamine, ecstasy, methamphetamine, and psychedelic mushrooms, along with promises of financial and career support or romantic relationships.

Connections to Previous Allegations

One of the alleged victims is Casandra Ventura, known as R&B singer Cassie, who previously filed a civil lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of prolonged physical and sexual abuse. Though she settled her case a day after filing, Combs has denied all allegations against him.

In a 2016 incident mirroring Cassie’s claims, prosecutors allege that hotel security footage captured Combs striking and dragging a woman attempting to leave a "freak off." In May 2024, after CNN aired the footage, Combs issued a public apology. His attorney later argued that the video was not evidence of sex trafficking but rather a “toxic, loving 11-year relationship.”

Detention and Fallout from Federal Raids

Since his arrest in September 2024, Combs has remained in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. His career suffered a significant blow when federal agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach earlier that year. Investigators reportedly found drugs and an estimated 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant allegedly used during "freak offs."

Civil Lawsuits and Industry Impact

Beyond his criminal charges, Combs faces multiple civil lawsuits from women and men accusing him of sexual assault and other misconduct. Once a leading figure in the music industry—credited with launching the careers of Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G., and Usher—Combs now finds himself embroiled in a legal battle that threatens to dismantle his legacy.

As the trial date approaches, all eyes remain on how the case unfolds and the broader implications it may have on the music and entertainment industry.

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