Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Allegations as Criminal Trial Approaches
The music mogul is set to plead not guilty to expanded charges of forced labor and sex trafficking in a Manhattan federal court hearing today.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has been in custody since September 2024, is due to enter a plea today on a revised indictment in Manhattan federal court.
- The new indictment expands the timeline of alleged criminal conduct and includes accusations of forced labor and threats against employees over two decades.
- Combs has consistently denied all charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution, and maintains his innocence.
- Prosecutors allege Combs used his business empire to coerce individuals into participating in exploitative acts, supported by video evidence and witness testimonies.
- Jury selection for the trial is contested, with prosecutors seeking an April 21 start and the defense requesting a May 5 date, citing fairness concerns.