Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was charged Tuesday in Manhattan federal court with sex trafficking and racketeering following indictment by a grand jury late Monday.
Combs was taken into custody Monday night and charged Tuesday morning on three counts: racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The 14-page document alleges Combs coerced or forced victims to participate in sex parties called “freak offs” that were often recorded.
The unsealed indictment reveals an investigation into Combs’ activity spanning as far back as 2008 and alleges he and his associates engaged in criminal activities including interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution, coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking. They are also accused in the complaint of committing narcotics offenses, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.
Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo said Tuesday the rap mogul would plead not guilty and that he expects a “long battle with a good result” for his client.
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