Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have hit Sean "Diddy" Combs with a new superseding indictment, accusing the music mogul of money laundering and witness tampering.
This event is followed on March 6 by an indictment that raises the legal stakes considerably higher for the hip-hop icon.
According to AllHipHop, the latest charges include obstruction of justice and conspiracy to distribute narcotics, along with allegations of violent crime in aid of racketeering (VICAR). Prosecutors claim Diddy orchestrated violence against individuals attempting to distance themselves from or expose his alleged criminal enterprise.
This new indictment marks a stark escalation from earlier legal troubles. Diddy was initially indicted in September 2024 on federal RICO charges, sex trafficking accusations, and drug offenses.
In January, prosecutors expanded their discovery materials with new videos, including surveillance videos, but did not have additional counts at that point.
Diddy's Financial Transactions
According to the March 6 indictment, which provides further specifics, additional victims are identified, and financial transactions and electronic communications are cited as linking Diddy to unnamed co-conspirators.
Prosecutors have referenced wire transfers, witness statements, and electronic evidence to strengthen their case, which could lead to increased sentencing exposure if Diddy is convicted.
In response to the accusations, Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, issued a strong denial. "Mr. Combs has said it before and will say it again: he vehemently denies the accusations made by the SDNY," Agnifilo stated, as quoted by AllHipHop.
"He looks forward to his day in court when it will become clear that he has never forced anyone to engage in sexual acts against their will."
He added, "Many former employees stand by his side, prepared to attest to the dedication, hard work, and inspiration they experienced while helping build groundbreaking, award-winning businesses."
Diddy, the music mogul and hip-hop tastemaker known for launching Bad Boy Records, is headed for a courtroom — in May 2025, to be exact.
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