Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Forced Labor in Superseding Indictment

In a strengthened allegation, the prosecution asserts that Sean “Diddy” Combs coerced his employees, including one who was compelled into a sexual relationship, to put in extended working hours, all while threatening them with potential physical, financial, and professional repercussions if they did not comply.

On Thursday, an updated accusation was released, not introducing fresh charges or victims, but rather shedding light on additional details about the supposed operation – the way my accused business associates and I allegedly exploited and traded women using a variety of my enterprises. (As a fan, I’m following this closely to stay informed.)

Marc Agnifilo, representing Combs, refuted the accusations. “He eagerly anticipates his court date, where it will be evident that he has never coerced anyone into unwanted sexual acts,” he stated. “Numerous ex-employees are ready to testify, willing to vouch for the devotion, diligence, and inspiration they felt while contributing to creating pioneering, award-winning ventures.

The updated accusation serves as a strategy by the prosecutors to bolster their argument, incorporating fresh charges into the alleged racketeering scheme. This supplements a previous indictment issued against Combs in January, which named three victims who allege that the rap mogul coerced them into engaging in sexual acts for commercial purposes. The accusations revolve around claims that he organized forced sexual liaisons with women, reportedly controlling their actions to perform intricate displays of sexual activity with male sex workers who were frequently transported across state borders and international boundaries.

Based on the latest charges, Combs is said to have exercised authority over his staff across multiple companies. He allegedly made them think that non-compliance with his orders could result in negative consequences such as job loss.

The indictment states that “Regarding one employee, Combs allegedly employed physical violence, emotional distress, monetary damage, and damage to reputation, or threatened such actions, in order to persuade the employee to perform sexual acts with him.

Next week, combs are set to face fresh accusations. Currently, he is held at the Federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, and his trial commences on May 5.

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2025-03-07 03:24