Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, faces increased charges in his sex trafficking case, which is set for trial on May 5. The updated indictment adds four years to the alleged racketeering conspiracy, spanning from around 2004 to 2024. Combs has pleaded not guilty and remains incarcerated without bail.
Prosecutors allege that Combs used his power and influence to lure women into relationships, often under false pretenses, and then forced them into commercial sex acts using intimidation, threats, and coercion. The indictment describes instances of physical violence, emotional abuse, and financial manipulation.
One specific incident involves a victim being dangled over an apartment balcony by Combs. The defense has countered that the allegations are part of a “sexist and puritanical” reaction from prosecutors, implying that the victims were willing participants in consensual sex acts.
Combs’ lawyer argues that the government’s theory relies on stereotypes of female victimhood and assumes coercion where none exists. The case will proceed to trial, with Combs remaining committed to fighting the charges.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/sean-diddy-combs-superseding-indictment-5f1b51f8e34f90c5c4bcfbe050e182ca