2 days Ago By Anne Branigin, Herb Scribner, Shayna Jacobs
The music mogul was indicted by a grand jury on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking for crimes as early as 2008, according to a federal document unsealed Tuesday. Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. He entered a not-guilty plea at an appearance in a Manhattan court.
The US Attorney’s office has said it believes Combs is a flight risk. The arrest follows several sexual assault lawsuits and Homeland Security raids on two of Combs’ mansions. Here are eight takeaways from the unsealed 14-page federal indictment, from the charges to the victims and others in the indictment, to the alleged “freak offs”, seizure of baby oil and guns, possible sentences and what happens next.
Warning: Mentions abuse, violence. After nearly a year of being sued for sexual assault and other crimes, renowned music producer and impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested Monday by federal agents on multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking . The charges, submitted by a federal grand jury, were detailed in an indictment unsealed Tuesday morning and reflect many of the allegations previously made against Combs by people who have filed lawsuits against him.
The indictment accuses Combs of orchestrating a widespread criminal conspiracy, operated through his various businesses with the aid of his employees and business associates..
