The entertainment mogul Sean Combs, known by several aliases including “Puff Daddy,” “P. Diddy,” and “Diddy,” faces serious criminal charges. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has filed a sealed indictment against Combs, revealing a long-standing pattern of criminal behavior. The indictment alleges racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, all tied to Combs’ business empire.

Abuse and Exploitation
According to the indictment, Sean Combs used his influence to coerce women and others around him into fulfilling his personal and sexual desires while protecting his reputation. This abuse, both physical and emotional, allegedly spanned decades. He operated under the guise of a successful business mogul, utilizing corporate entities such as Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises, and Combs Global.

The Criminal Enterprise
The indictment describes how Combs relied on a network of employees, including security staff, personal assistants, and high-ranking supervisors, to engage in illegal activities. The document characterizes this network as a criminal enterprise that facilitated his abuse. This “Combs Enterprise” is said to have participated in multiple illicit acts, including sex trafficking, kidnapping, arson, narcotics offenses, and bribery.

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Patterns of Abuse
Combs allegedly manipulated women into participating in elaborate sexual performances, often using coercion, intimidation, and the influence of his business empire. Reports detail incidents of physical violence, including striking, kicking, and dragging victims, sometimes even in public settings. The indictment mentions a specific incident from 2016, where Combs assaulted a woman in a Los Angeles hotel.

Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor
The indictment charges Combs with sex trafficking, claiming he arranged for women and commercial sex workers to travel across state lines and internationally. These arrangements were allegedly orchestrated with the assistance of his business associates. He controlled these victims by providing drugs, monitoring their activities, and leveraging his financial support. This exploitation extended to his employees, who were reportedly forced to facilitate and cover up these activities.

Forfeiture Allegations
Alongside the criminal charges, the indictment includes forfeiture allegations. The U.S. government seeks to seize any properties and assets tied to Combs’ criminal activities, including proceeds from his various businesses.