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Full List of Allegations Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Revealed
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy, is currently facing serious legal challenges that have thrust him into the spotlight.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on September 16, federal agents arrested Combs in New York after a series of civil lawsuits surfaced, bringing forth allegations of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and rape.
Currently detained without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, he has been denied release on two occasions.
According to The Independent, a newly unsealed indictment accuses Combs and his associates of coercing women into engaging in abusive sexual acts, some of which were allegedly recorded under a label Combs reportedly referred to as “Freak Outs.”
Marc Agnifilo, Combs’ attorney, has insisted on his client’s innocence, stating, “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”
As reported by Sky News, Combs faces multiple charges, including sex trafficking, drug possession, and firearms offenses.
The indictment from the Southern District of New York outlines three primary accusations: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, and the transportation of individuals for prostitution.
Key Allegations
- Sex Trafficking and Abuse
Combs is accused of leveraging his power and influence to create a criminal network that perpetuated sexual exploitation. Allegedly, his actions, which date back to 2008, included drugging victims and coercing them to participate in “Freak Offs”—elaborate staged sexual performances that were often recorded. Legal filings suggest victims were kept in drug-induced compliance during these events, which sometimes lasted for days.
- Violence and Intimidation
Prosecutors assert that Combs and his associates resorted to violence and intimidation tactics, including kidnapping, arson, and threats of physical harm, particularly when anyone challenged Combs’ authority. Witnesses were allegedly silenced through force.
- Years of Alleged Misconduct
The lawsuits against Combs gained significant traction after singer and dancer Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, filed a lawsuit on November 16, 2023, accusing him of a decade of trafficking, rape, and physical abuse.
Notable Accusations
- Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura
Cassie filed a lawsuit alleging a decade-long pattern of sexual abuse. Surveillance footage obtained by CNN in May 2024 appeared to corroborate parts of her claims, showing Combs violently chasing her in a Los Angeles hotel. She settled the lawsuit the day after filing, preferring an amicable resolution.
- Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith
Cardello-Smith, a 51-year-old inmate, alleged that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party in the 1990s. The court awarded him a $100 million default judgment after Combs failed to attend a virtual hearing.
- Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones
Music producer Rodney Jones filed a lawsuit in February 2024, claiming Combs subjected him to sexual harassment and exploitation during their professional relationship.
- Joie Dickerson-Neal
- Dickerson-Neal alleged that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991 while she was a college student, with the incident reportedly recorded without her consent.
- Crystal McKinney
Following the release of CCTV footage showing Combs’ assault on Cassie, McKinney accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2003 at his New York City recording studio.
- April Lampros
Lampros alleged multiple assaults by Combs from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s, following their initial meeting while she was a student.
- Dawn Richard
Former bandmate Dawn Richard accused Combs of sexual and physical abuse starting in 2009, detailing alleged violent encounters and claims of enabling the sexual exploitation of underage girls. She also alleged that Combs withheld payment and issued death threats.
Combs has categorically denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges. His legal team maintains that he is not a criminal but an imperfect man who has cooperated with the investigation.
“Diddy is an imperfect person but is not a criminal,” his lawyer stated, urging the public to reserve judgment until all facts are revealed. He emphasized that Combs has been cooperative, having voluntarily relocated to New York in anticipation of these charges.
“Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court,” his lawyer added.
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