Sean 'Diddy' Combs indictment | U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York press conference

Sean “Diddy” Combs presided over a sordid empire of sexual crimes, coercing and abusing women for years, threatening them to keep them in line and enlisting a cast of aides to cover it up, according to an indictment unsealed on September 17, 2024.

The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals," including physical violence, in order "to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct, according to the indictment.

It describes him inducing female victims and male sex workers into drugged-up, sometimes dayslong sexual performances dubbed “Freak Offs.” It also refers obliquely to an attack on his former girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, that was captured on video.

Combs was arrested late Monday in Manhattan, roughly six months after federal authorities conducting a sex trafficking investigation raided his luxurious homes in Los Angeles and Miami. He was due in court Tuesday.

Over the past year, the hip-hop impresario has been sued by people who say he subjected them to physical or sexual abuse. He has denied many of those allegations, and his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, said outside the courthouse Tuesday morning that Combs would plead not guilty.

“His spirits are good. He’s confident," said the attorney, who pledged to “fight like hell” to get his client released pending trial.

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“All lies will be exposed!” Katt Williams January 3rd 2024

[MrsDiamonds]

To be that rich and still doing people foul is insane

[byronjoedavidda-veed]

I’ve learned over the years that whatever Katt Williams says, believe

[dianabradley]

WHO ELSE???? He was protected from above ...They knew this was happening for YEARS.

[kerron]

This guy is exceptional at reading. Doing at that high pressure for 9 minutes without one error. wow.

[DeeDee-wxfi]

This man’s voice should be used in teaching videos. It’s clear, likable and engaging

[EloyGabriel_]

Wait till he get to Prison... then the real freak-off will begin.

[aleenagonzales]

That’s scary, I hope all victims get justice and heal from their traumas

[sheilajones]

Well done ! 👍🏼 Bravo 👏🏼 👏🏼 Excellent presentation ! Thank you !

[MrWillis]

Don’t take advantage of the gift God gave you because he will humble you real fast.

[HockeyDad]

17 years - it took 17 years to get the guy in jail - shame on the justice system !!!

[lisabayless]

That is so incredibly disgusting. Those poor victims.

[dannihall-lc]

Why, why, why? Having so much power and money isn't just enough for these sick men.

[jardennisnd]

The reporter's question is the most important question that needs to be answered. Who is accountable for having watched this behavior go on for so long. I find it unbelievable that the FBI did not know about Comb's behavior. I am convinced that the government is also accountable, but nobody can sue them...can they?

[alpacino]

I bet hes looking forward to getting his own personal "freak-off" party with some convicts

[teezee]

A 1000 bottles of lubricant is just diabolical 😂😂

[Michael-mbk]

Congratulations to the government for their great investigation !!! No one is above the law !!! Thank you !!!

[chriswise]

A lot of celebs are sweating right now 😆 we all know there was a lot of them at those freak offs.

[joedowell]

The Government should if they haven't already find and locate the little Caucasian girl he made a infomercial of claiming his adopted daughter or something like that. It's sickening..please find and make sure she is safe and well cared for...and FOREVER protected from harm. I pray that she wasn't hurt in any way. May God Bless Her and Keep Her Safe.

[suebenedict]

"THE TRUTH IS BEING REVEALED FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY. THERE'S EVIL & GOOD, LIGHT & DARK. GOD IS REVEALING THE TRUTH"! ✝️