Diddy was taken into federal custody last night and is expected to be arraigned in Manhattan later today.
Outside court Tuesday, Combs' attorney Marc Agnifilo said Combs' team"knew this was coming" and that's why Diddy was in New York, to surrender to authorities at a time agreeable to the U.S. attorney's officeon Monday, has been indicted on federal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, according to court papers unsealed in the Southern District of New York on Tuesday.
Combs engaged in a pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals, the indictment alleges. At times, he allegedly manipulated women to participate in highly orchestrated sex performances with male commercial sex workers. He also allegedly made arrangements for women and commercial sex workers to fly to him.
Outside court Tuesday, Combs' attorney Marc Agnifilo said Combs' team"knew this was coming" and that's why Diddy was in New York, to surrender to authorities at a time agreeable to the U.S. attorney's office. He says he anticipates a long legal battle, but he also anticipates a good outcome for Combs.Agents with Homeland Security Investigations carried out the arrest in Manhattan on Monday, sources familiar with the matter told NBC New York.
Combs, 54, has been under federal investigation since at least March 2024 when HSI executed search warrants at Combs' properties. At the time of those searches, NBC News reported that three women and a man had been interviewed by federal officials in Manhattan in relation to the aforementioned allegations against Combs.
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