


Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney with the Southern District of New York, detailed the indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs during a press conference on Tuesday morning, accusing the rapper of having “abused, threatened and coerced victims to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct.”
The DOJ alleged that Combs planned and forced his “multiple” victims to engage in sex with male sex workers, which he called “freak offs.”
The sometimes dayslong sexual performances were said to be electronically recorded in an effort to coerce and control victims, according to law enforcement.
Williams claimed that ketamine, MDMA and the date-rape drug GBH were used to keep victims “obedient and compliant.”
During the conference, Williams stood beside a poster with photographs of multiple AR-15-style firearms and high-capacity ammunition drums, which were recovered during a pair of March raids on Combs’ residences in Miami and Los Angeles.
The DOJ also said that seized more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and personal lubricant during the raids.
On Monday, the rap mogul was indicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The indictment, which was unsealed on Tuesday, claims that Combs “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals.”
Speaking to press outside the courtroom on Tuesday, Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo said they plan to “fight like hell” to have the rapper released from custody.
“His spirits are good. He’s confident,” he said.
The founder of Bad Boy Records is already facing lawsuits from several people who accuse him of physical or sexual abuse, allegations which he and his legal team have adamantly denied.
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HuffPost has compiled a breakdown of the extensive list of allegations against Combs, which you can read here.
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