Overview

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared in court to plead not guilty to two new superseding indictments, which expand the scope of alleged offenses under racketeering charges.
• The new indictments include accusations of forced labor and abusive treatment of employees, alongside existing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
• Prosecutors allege Combs used his businesses as a criminal enterprise to commit crimes including sex trafficking, forced labor, and obstruction of justice from 2004 to 2024.
• Key evidence includes hotel security footage aired by CNN showing Combs physically attacking ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, though his legal team claims the footage was altered and original copies destroyed.
• Trial preparations are set for late April, with jury selection beginning May 5 and opening statements scheduled for May 12, as both sides debate potential delays and their impact on proceedings.