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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces Federal Charges of Sex Trafficking, Racketeering, and Seven Lawsuits

Sep 23, 2024, 03:25 PM

Sean “Diddy” Combs, a renowned music mogul and three-time Grammy winner, is facing serious federal charges including sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors allege that Combs orchestrated events known as 'freak-offs' involving drugs, coerced sex, and abuse. These charges have led to a significant collapse of his previously successful empire. Combs' lawyers argue that the encounters were consensual. The case has stirred hopes among activists and survivors that it might lead to lasting changes in the music industry, which has largely avoided the accountability seen in other sectors during the #MeToo movement. Combs is currently behind bars in New York City, awaiting trial. The indictment has also brought to light multiple civil lawsuits against him, including allegations from his ex-girlfriend and former producer. He faces at least seven lawsuits.