Hip-hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in New York City by federal authorities, with Homeland Security Investigations leading the arrest. Combs’ attorney expressed disappointment in what they believe is an unjust prosecution and called Combs an imperfect person but not a criminal. The charges are expected to be federal in nature, and Combs has been cooperating with the investigation.
Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, confirmed the arrest and indicated that the charges would be unsealed the next day. The charges are speculated to be related to sex trafficking, sexual assault, and the solicitation and distribution of illegal narcotics and firearms. Combs has been under federal investigation since March 2024, and search warrants were executed at his properties.
In a video released in May, Combs admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a 2016 hotel surveillance video. Ventura later filed a federal lawsuit describing assault and sex trafficking allegations against Combs, which they settled for an undisclosed amount. Combs initially denied the allegations but later apologized for his actions.
While Combs has not been charged with a crime, his case continues to unfold with a press conference scheduled by Damian Williams. This article covers the recent developments in Combs’ legal troubles and his admission of wrongdoing in the assault of Cassie Ventura.
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