Sean 'Diddy' Combs Taken Into Federal Custody Following Secret Grand Jury Indictment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested by federal authorities in Manhattan following a sealed grand jury indictment. While specific charges remain undisclosed, sources close to the investigation suggest they involve racketeering and sex trafficking allegations.
Combs voluntarily relocated to New York prior to the arrest and was taken to the FBI Field Office in Manhattan. The arrest follows recent federal raids on his properties in Beverly Hills and Miami, where authorities gathered evidence over several months.
His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the prosecution, stating: "Sean 'Diddy' Combs is a music icon who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community. He is an imperfect person but is not criminal."
Diddy arrested after federal indictment
The indictment follows multiple sexual assault lawsuits against Combs, beginning with allegations from his former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura. The music mogul, known for launching the careers of artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, has been under intense federal investigation in recent months.
Combs' legal team maintains he has been cooperative throughout the investigation and "looks forward to clearing his name in court." The US Attorney's Office in New York has not yet commented on the arrest.
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Sean Combs in white suit
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