Prosecutors Add 2 More Alleged Victims to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Federal Indictment
Indictment Expanded to Include New Allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a renowned rapper and entrepreneur, is facing new allegations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Federal prosecutors have added two more alleged victims to the charge of transportation to engage in prostitution, according to a superseding indictment filed in the Southern District of New York.
New Allegations
The indictment alleges that Combs used force, threats of force, and coercion to cause victims, including three female victims, to engage in commercial sex acts. One of the new allegations includes claims that Combs dangled a person over an apartment balcony. The indictment also expands the timeline and details of the alleged methods used by Combs to commit the crimes he’s charged with.
Timeline Expansion
The indictment now states that the period of alleged racketeering conspiracy dates back to 2004, four years earlier than initially reported. The kidnapping charges have also been expanded to include violations of both California and New York law.
Narcotics Activity
The indictment also adds two new substances, psilocyn and methamphetamine, to the list of substances involved in Combs’ alleged racketeering activity involving narcotics.
Defendant’s Response
A spokesperson for the Southern District of New York declined to comment on the new filing. Marc Agnifilo, one of Combs’ attorneys, stated, “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.”
Combs has denied all allegations against him, including the federal criminal case and more than 30 civil lawsuits filed against him. He has been in federal custody since September at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Combs’ trial is scheduled to begin in May.
The expanded indictment adds new allegations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The new allegations include claims of coercion, force, and threats of force, as well as the addition of two more alleged victims. Combs has denied all allegations against him and is committed to fighting the charges.
Q: What are the new allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs?
A: The indictment alleges that Combs used force, threats of force, and coercion to cause victims, including three female victims, to engage in commercial sex acts.
Q: What is the expanded timeline for the alleged racketeering conspiracy?
A: The indictment now states that the period of alleged racketeering conspiracy dates back to 2004.
Q: What new substances are included in the indictment?
A: The indictment adds psilocyn and methamphetamine to the list of substances involved in Combs’ alleged racketeering activity involving narcotics.
Q: How has Combs responded to the new allegations?
A: Combs has denied all allegations against him and is committed to fighting the charges. His attorney has stated that the prosecution’s theory remains flawed.
