Sean “Diddy” Combs is preparing for a fierce legal fight after being indicted on federal sex crimes charges. The music mogul, 54, was arrested on September 16 by federal agents, facing serious accusations including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Following his arrest, Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, addressed the media outside a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, pledging that his client would vigorously defend himself. “He’s going to fight the accusations with all his energy and might,” Agnifilo told NbcNews, emphasizing Combs’ cooperation with authorities. “He came to New York to engage the court system and start the case.”
The charges, detailed in an unsealed indictment, allege that Combs operated a criminal enterprise and engaged in egregious acts such as forced labor, kidnapping, and sex trafficking. According to the indictment, Combs is accused of “abusing, threatening, and coercing women” to fulfill his desires while simultaneously protecting his public image.
Homeland Security Investigations agents were involved in taking Combs into custody at a Manhattan hotel, marking a significant development in the case against the Bad Boy Records founder.
Agnifilo, determined to clear his client’s name, reiterated that Combs would plead not guilty to the charges as the case moves forward in federal court. “He’s going to plead not guilty, obviously,” Agnifilo stated, signaling a tough legal battle ahead.
As the proceedings unfold, Combs is preparing to defend his reputation and fight the serious allegations leveled against him.