9 months, 1 week ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs breaks silence after home raids: ‘A gross overuse of military-level force’

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sean “Diddy” Combs has broken his silence following raids on two of his homes, describing the actions of US Homeland Security agents as a “gross overuse of military-level force”. A statement from Homeland Security said law enforcement actions had been “executed as part of an ongoing investigation with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners.” On Tuesday, Combs’s lawyer Aaron Dyers said: “Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr Combs’ residences. open image in gallery The raids occurred on Monday at Combs’ mansion in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles, California, and his Miami Beach home on Star Island, in Florida “There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated.” Mr Dyers’ statement was the first to be made publicly by the music mogul’s team since the raids. A statement on FlightAware.com read: “This aircraft is not available for public tracking per request from the owner/operator.” open image in gallery Lawyers for Combs described the raids as a ‘gross overuse of military-level force’ In February, music producer Rodney Jones accused Combs of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to sleep with sex workers.

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Eyewitnesses expose Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' secret in upcoming documentary

Hindustan Times

Alleged eyewitness accounts have surfaced in the trailer for the upcoming documentary special Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, shedding light on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his purportedly sinister “red” rooms. Sean Combs aka P. Diddy is set to go on trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on May 5, 2025, The 90-minute feature, set to premiere on Peacock …

1 week, 3 days ago

‘Nightmare for him’: Sean Diddy Combs’ Christmas behind bars; music mogul tries to calm himself down with meditation

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Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is currently in the spotlight for serious allegations and a reported emotional breakdown during his time at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Sources revealed that Diddy struggled to cope with spending the Christmas holidays behind bars as he had hoped to secure bail with his high-profile legal team. Meanwhile, another source close to Diddy denied …

1 week, 5 days ago

Diddy suffered a ‘meltdown’ inside jail: He ‘panicked’ and called prison guards to rush him to…

Hindustan Times

Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly had an emotional moment behind bars. After spending Thanksgiving in jail following the denial of his third bail request, the alleged sex trafficker, who is currently detained at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, reportedly panicked and begged prison guards for hospital observation as Christmas approached. Diddy reportedly had a meltdown ahead of Christmas Sean 'Diddy' Combs, once …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs boycotting meals at Brooklyn detention center amid safety fears

Hindustan Times

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is now boycotting jail meals amidst worries that he will be poisoned. - Sean Diddy Combs./File Photo In a latest interview with The Trial of Diddy podcast on Daily Mail, former inmate and cell consultant Larry Levine suggested that the hip-hop artist may be avoiding jail …

3 weeks ago

’Thinner and greyer’: Sean Diddy Combs’ shocking weight-loss points to astonishing details about prison

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As detention at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center begins to take a toll on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the disgraced music mogul looked noticeably “thinner and greyer” during his recent court hearing. Reporting for the Law and Crime Network, Elizabeth Millner said, “He appeared just astonishingly thinner, which you can expect inside a federal detention centre for a couple of months now.” …

3 weeks ago

Diddy stuns with dramatic ‘weight loss, grayer’ look at new court hearing, reporter claims

Hindustan Times

Sean “Diddy” Combs stunned onlookers during a court appearance on Wednesday, with a dramatically slimmer frame and visibly grayer hair. Sean "Diddy" Combs attends a pre-trial conference in his sex trafficking case with his attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Anthony Ricco in New York City, New York, U.S., December 18, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appeared ‘thinner’ and …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ alleged drug courier Brendan Paul cleared of charges - Here’s why

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Basketball player Brendan Paul, previously accused of being Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged drug courier, has been cleared of all charges. His lawyer informed PEOPLE that the case was “formally dismissed in its entirety.” Paul's lawyer, Brain Bieber, said, "Brendan accepted the prosecutor's offer to permit his entry into the diversion program which, after completion, the case against him will be …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Will Smith denies having any links to Sean Diddy Combs: ‘I ain’t been nowhere near that man’

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Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Social media users have been speculating online about what …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of raping three men between 2019-22: Would hit them with drinks, and when they woke up…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sexual Allegations: Three men have come forward with serious allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, claiming that the hip-hop mogul drugged and sexually assaulted them in separate incidents between 2019 and 2022. Claims of Drugging and Assault by P Diddy According to the lawsuits, the plaintiffs allege that Sean Diddy Combs used his power and influence to prey …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs drugged, raped us, say 3 men in fresh lawsuits

India Today

American rapper Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has been accused of sexual assault and rape by three men in separate lawsuits filed in New York. The second man alleges that Combs drugged and raped him in 2019 at an after party at Combs' suite at a star hotel in New York. The third complainant claimed that Combs drugged and …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them. 3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them The lawsuits, which were filed anonymously in a state court, add to a wave of sexual assault litigation against the rapper, producer and record …

Three men accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of drugging and raping them in new lawsuits

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4 weeks ago

Three men accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of drugging and raping them in new lawsuits

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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These guys have felt powerless for a very long time, they’ve had to carry this shame, …

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4 weeks ago

3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them

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NEW YORK — Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them. Thomas Giuffra, a New York attorney who filed Thursday’s lawsuits on the men’s behalf, said Combs used his power and wealth to take advantage of the accusers and then ensured their silence through threats and fear. Another claims …

4 weeks ago

Diddy accuser says 'it was incredibly painful' while detailing alleged assault for the first time

Hindustan Times

An accuser of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has come out to the public to speak freely for the first time. Diddy victim alleges ‘something wrong’ with drinks The accuser revealed to the news outlet, “At first he was incredibly friendly, very gracious,” in his interview. He told the outlet, “The first drink started to have some effect on me and I …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Diddy Accuser Says He Was Drugged And Sodomized In Front Of Celebrity Witness

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LOADING ERROR LOADING An anonymous man recounted his alleged drugging and sexual assault at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs for the first time since filing his lawsuit against the music mogul in October — and said another celebrity watched. “The full gravity of it lives with me to this day,” the man, identified as John Doe in his suit, …

1 month ago

Inside Brooklyn’s notorious Metropolitan Detention Center where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is being held

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1 month ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs begs judge to allow ‘untenable’ laptop behind the bars

Hindustan Times

Currently serving at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn disgraced rapper and Bad Boy founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs recently expressed concern over limitations on his ability to use a laptop for his case. In this courtroom sketch, attorney Marc Agnifolo, left, speaks at the podium, as Alexandra Shapiro, Sean Diddy Combs, and attorney Tony Riccio, seated second left to right, …

1 month, 1 week ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son faces rental ‘ban’ as he ‘wrecks’ home after parties in LA

Hindustan Times

Sean "Diddy" Combs' son, Justin Combs, has reportedly found himself in hot water with Los Angeles landlords. Justin Dior Combs faces rental restrictions after allegations of causing damage during large parties. Justin Combs faces allegations of home ‘wreck’ A mansion broker in Southern California claimed, “The company that I work with rented houses to Justin. He would say, ‘I’m having …

1 month, 1 week ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail By Third Judge As He Awaits Sex Trafficking Trial

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LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a “serious risk” of witness tampering and proof he has tried to hide prohibited communications with third parties while incarcerated. At the hearing, lawyers for the hip-hop mogul …

1 month, 1 week ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail for third time ahead of sex-trafficking trial

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Judge denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ request to be released to his N.Y. apartment

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1 month, 1 week ago

Judge denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ request to be released to his N.Y. apartment

LA Times

In this courtroom sketch, attorney Marc Agnifolo speaks at the lectern as Alexandra Shapiro, Sean “Diddy” Combs and attorney Tony Riccio listen during a hearing in federal court. Sean “Diddy” Combs won’t be released on bail before Thanksgiving, a federal judge ruled Wednesday while accusing the hip-hop mogul of violating and looking for ways to skirt prison rules since he …

1 month, 1 week ago

Sean Combs is denied bail for a third time

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Sean Combs is denied bail for a third time toggle caption Jemal Countess/Getty Images Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is awaiting trial after being charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, was denied bail for a third time on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Combs' defense team, led by Marc Agnifilo, compared his case to that of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time

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1 month, 1 week ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time

CNN

CNN — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail after a judge rejected his latest attempt for release while the rapper and music producer awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. His decision followed a two-hour court hearing on Friday where he appeared to explore potential options and questioned prosecutors’ allegation that Combs continued to obstruct the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain behind bars as judge denies plea for house arrest; ‘That’s not…'

Hindustan Times

In a desperate attempt, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs applied for bail for the third time, however, the judge ruled that he would remain behind bars. Judge denies Diddy’s plea Diddy’s plea, however, was almost immediately denied by the judge as he said, “That’s not going to work,” as reported by The Mirror. The mogul’s attorneys proposed that Diddy be arrested in …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues cease and desist from jail over documentary about his protégé

Hindustan Times

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sent a cease and desist order from jail concerning the new documentary about his one-time protégé, Shyne. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Diddy sends cease and desist over new documentary A source shared with Page Six that Diddy was never trying to block the release of the documentary instead he wanted to “ensure” that it presented all the facts …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dawn Richard's lawyer claims the singer was ‘groped and sexually assaulted’ by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Hindustan Times

Dawn Richard, a former member of two music groups formed by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, has come forward with allegations of sexual abuse and mistreatment by the music mogul. Her attorney, Lisa Bloom, has described the environment Richard endured as “absolutely terrifying.” Combs is currently jailed on multiple charges, while Richard's attorney details claims of violence and manipulation. “Richard alleged that …

Diddy shows strange behaviour in court during bail hearing with family watching; decision out next week

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Diddy shows strange behaviour in court during bail hearing with family watching; decision out next week

Hindustan Times

On November 22, Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in Manhattan federal court as part of his ongoing fight for a $50 million bail, and his entrance was anything but ordinary. In this courtroom sketch, attorney Marc Agnifolo, left, speaks at the podium, as Alexandra Shapiro, Sean Diddy Combs, and attorney Tony Riccio, seated second left to right, listen during a hearing …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs grins and blows kisses as court hears bail plea over sex trafficking charges

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week Judge Arun Subramanian said at a …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third bid to be released on bail won’t be decided until next week

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs ' lawyers tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let the hip-hop mogul out of jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week as prosecutors warned of his “concerted effort” from behind bars to disrupt the case. But prosecutors argued that no …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charges explained: What are the latest allegations against rapper as he appears in court for bail hearing?

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Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrives in court seeking bail before sex-trafficking trial

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrives in court seeking bail before sex-trafficking trial

Hindustan Times

By Luc Cohen Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrives in court seeking bail before sex-trafficking trial NEW YORK -Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrived in court on Friday for a hearing over his bid to be released on $50-million bail from the Brooklyn jail where the music mogul has been held for 10 weeks ahead of his May 5, 2025 trial on sex-trafficking …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs alleges ‘his reputation has already been destroyed by’ US Government

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs alleges ‘his reputation has already been destroyed by’ US Government

Hindustan Times

Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has spoken out against the legal challenges and media scrutiny he faces while awaiting trial on serious sex trafficking charges. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces serious legal challenges and media scrutiny while awaiting trial for trafficking charges. “The prospect of a conviction does not materially change his incentives here, where his reputation has already been destroyed …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say his New York home would be ‘more restrictive’ than jail

LA Times

In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of “The Four: Battle For Stardom” at the CBS Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles. For a third time, lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a judge Friday to grant the hip-hop mogul $50 million bail, this time saying he should be placed in home …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs talked ‘dirty’, wore ‘disturbing smile’ as he raped man: Report

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs talked ‘dirty’, wore ‘disturbing smile’ as he raped man: Report

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A new lawsuit accused music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of violently raping a drugged-up man at a Miami house party — while brandishing a “disturbing smile” and talking “dirty” to the alleged victim. It further added, “Plaintiff heard Combs ‘talk dirty’ to him and the others in the bedroom and Plaintiff recalls Combs telling him ‘his is what you want,’ …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly wore a ‘disturbing smile’ while he raped the male victim

Hindustan Times

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been again accused in a new lawsuit of violently assaulting a man at a Miami house party in 2022, according to disturbing allegations revealed in new court filings. Combs’ legal team has dismissed the lawsuits as “shameless publicity stunts.” Sean Combs is accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a man at a Miami party, with …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

US district judge barred Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ jailhouse notebook from Federal prosecutors

Hindustan Times

Federal prosecutors temporarily cannot use a notebook seized from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' jail cell, which allegedly includes incriminating notes related to his ongoing legal battles. Sean Combs aka P. Diddy is set to go on trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on May 5, 2025, On Tuesday, US District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office must …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' former bodyguard responds to whether Donald Trump will pardon the music mogul

Hindustan Times

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently facing serious legal challenges, including charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His former bodyguard doubts Combs will receive a presidential pardon from Trump, especially after Combs criticized him and endorsed Biden. “Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of calling witnesses from prison ahead of sex trafficking trial; writings seized from cell

Live Mint

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been accused of breaking prison rules by contacting potential witnesses ahead of his sex trafficking trial. Prosecutors involved in the case also claimed that the music mogul had orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at tainting the jury pool and tried to publicly leak materials that could be helpful to his case. A review of recorded jail …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs performed bird sacrifice before Shyne shooting verdict, bodyguard claims

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Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sean “Diddy” Combs performed a …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly used ‘other inmates’ phone access codes’ to tamper witness

Hindustan Times

Prosecutors allege that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Combs used covert methods, including three-way calls and other inmates’ phone access codes, to contact individuals outside the facility, influence witnesses and engage in blackmail in his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case. Prosecutors argued in a motion filed Friday that the material recovered from Combs’ Metropolitan Detention Center cell in Brooklyn suggests efforts …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diddy planning to ‘blackmail victim into silence or…’: Handwritten note seized during Fed raid in jail cell reveals plot

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs News: In a dramatic development in the high-profile case of Sean “Diddy” Combs, federal authorities have alleged that the hip-hop mogul has attempted to influence witnesses and ‘blackmail’ victims in his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case. The confiscated materials reportedly imply attempts by Sean 'Diddy Combs to “blackmail victims and witnesses either into silence or providing …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shyne tried to tell people about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for years. People are finally listening

CNN

CNN — Moses “Shyne” Barrow went from being a rapper to a politician in his native Belize, where as an elected representative he is referred to as “Honorable.” He told CNN it’s a word that isn’t just part of his title. “I made the choice at 18 years old to say that I wasn’t going be dishonorable, and I wasn’t …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Search of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ cell uncovers witness-tampering plot, prosecutors allege

LA Times

Prosecutors are accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of trying to influence a witness in his New York sex trafficking and racketeering case. Evidence found in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ jail cell suggests he has influenced a witness in his New York sex trafficking and racketeering case and is trying to blackmail others, prosecutors allege. “The targeted seizure of a pre-trial detainee’s work …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex trafficking trial, prosecutors claimed in a court filing urging a judge to reject his latest bail request. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of trying to influence witness testimony, jury pool from jail

CNN

CNN — Sean “Diddy” Combs has continued to attempt to obstruct the federal government’s investigation into his sex trafficking case and is trying to taint the jury pool even while he is in federal jail, prosecutors allege in a new court filing. Prosecutors say that “while attempting to evade law enforcement monitoring, the defendant has, among other things, orchestrated social …

2 months ago

Sean ’Diddy’ Combs seeks bail, says new evidence shows ’not freak-off sex, but complex…’

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed a new request for bail, arguing that changed circumstances and new evidence warrant his release ahead of his May trial. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Makes Bail Request on New Evidence In a court filing on Friday, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal team argued that his circumstances have changed since his previous bail requests were denied by two …

2 months ago

Drugs, Weapons, and Electronic Devices Seized During Sweep of Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs's Jail

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Federal authorities have seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic devices during a sweep of the jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held on sex trafficking conspiracy charges. The move was not related to Combs’s detention but was ‘preplanned and coordinated to ensure the safety and security’ of staff and inmates.

2 months, 1 week ago

What is Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of? Here's how many people have filed lawsuits and when he's due in court

ABC

Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently in federal custody awaiting a trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. These lawsuits are separate from the federal case that charged Mr Combs with running a "criminal enterprise" that included sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Rodney 'Lil Rod' …

2 months, 1 week ago

Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claims

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