The rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs also known as P. Diddy or Puff Daddy was arrested in New York on September 16, facing serious charges that include extortion , sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution .
According to information from the prosecution, Combs allegedly lured women into his scheme. offering drugs, financial support, romantic relationships or opportunities for professional growth .
The artist would then record the victims in compromising situations, using the images as a guarantee of silence, and sometimes resorting to weapons to intimidate them.
Combs pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Bad Boy Entertainment, the music empire, is under fire
The charges also involve Combs’ business empire, including his record label. Bad Boy Entertainment . Allegations suggest that the artist used his influence to get victims and sex workers to participate in sexual performances called “freak-offs”.
These events, which could last for days, involved drug use and, allegedly, violence by Combs when participants did not meet his demands.
Among the most recent complaints, the one that stands out is Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones a videographer and music producer, who accused Combs of extortion, sexual assault, sex trafficking and solicitation in February of this year. Jones claims to have evidence in the form of images and audio.
The investigation culminated in federal raids in March, with searches of Combs’s mansions in Los Angeles and Miami. Weapons, ammunition, drugs and a significant amount of lubricants were seized.
Despite the multiple charges, Combs has pleaded not guilty. His legal team has filed for bail, but the artist is likely to remain in custody until his trial. If convicted of the crimes he is accused of, Combs could face a sentence of life in prison.
This content was originally published in Sean Combs, P. Diddy: understand the case involving the rapper on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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