Diddy was taken into federal custody in New York on Monday night. According to TMZ, the mogul was brought to the FBI field office in Manhattan as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
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The investigation is tied to allegations of sex trafficking and other serious offenses, which recently led to search warrants being executed at Diddy’s properties in Beverly Hills and Miami. The details remain unclear, and his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed his disappointment with the federal authorities’ decision to pursue charges. “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sean “Diddy” Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community,” the statement reads.
Agnifilo also defended his client’s character, stating, “He is an imperfect person but is not criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation, and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.” As the case unfolds, more details are reportedly expected to emerge.
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Recently, Dawn Richards of Danity Kane filed a lawsuit against the mogul, accusing him of brutality, sexual assault, and manipulation. She recounted instances where she witnessed Diddy allegedly verbally abuse female contestants, referring to them as “fat,” “ugly,” “b*tches,” and “hoes.” Richards added that the emotional toll of these experiences left her fearing for her safety, specifically after witnessing an alleged incident involving Kim Porter. She claimed in 2005, she witnessed Porter leaving a recording studio, reportedly looking visibly distressed with alleged injuries.
For now, his legal team remains focused on defending him against what they describe as unfounded accusations. With the investigation ongoing, the next steps will likely involve a court appearance where Diddy will have the opportunity to respond to the charges.