Sean 'Diddy' Combs Pleads Not Guilty to Expanded Charges in Federal Case

The music mogul faces new allegations of forced labor and abusive practices, with trial preparations now underway for May.

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.