Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York after grand jury indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been arrested in New York.
The music mogul was taken into custody in Manhattan on Monday, September 16, after a grand jury indicted him amid his multiple sexual assault lawsuits and a federal investigation, according to The New York Times.
The allegations in the indictment were not immediately clear.
“We are disappointed with the decision to proceed with what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s attorney said. Marc Agnifilo told We weekly in a statement. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man and proven philanthropist who has spent the past 30 years building an empire, adores his children and working to uplift the Black community.”
Agnifilo added: “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs has been unwavering in his cooperation with this investigation and voluntarily moved to New York last week pending these charges. Please reserve judgment until you have all the facts. These are the actions of an innocent man who has nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”
Years before two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes were raided in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation, there was conversation about what happened at the rapper’s homes. After the March 2024 raid made headlines, a clip surfaced of Usher recalling his experiences with Diddy as a teenager. “I got the chance […]
The rapper was reportedly taken into custody due to seven ongoing allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against him. He has denied all claims.
Most recently, Diddy was ordered to pay a $100 million default judgment in a civil lawsuit filed by a Michigan inmate who accused the music mogul of sexual assault.
The default judgment – which was reached after Diddy failed to appear for a virtual hearing on September 9 – comes next Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith alleged in a lawsuit that the rapper drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party in Detroit in 1997.
Diddy’s attorney denounced the decision, claiming Diddy “never heard of him” and claiming he never received the lawsuit.
This is evident from court documents obtained by Us last week, Diddy filed an emergency motion to vacate the default judgment, as well as to vacate a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs and ex-girlfriend Cassie endured many ups and downs during their romance before splitting for good in 2018. While Cassie (real name Cassandra Ventura) has since married Alex Fine and become a mother, Diddy’s relationship hasn’t stopped making headlines. The New York Times reported this in November 2023 […]
In May, the “Bad Boys” rapper released a statement apologizing to his ex-girlfriend Cassie after video footage showed him attacking her at a hotel in 2016. Cassie, 38, filed a lawsuit against Diddy in November 2023, accusing him of sexual assault and more. They settled the case a day after it was filed.
“I’ve hit rock bottom, but I’m not making excuses,” he said via Instagram. “My behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted. I started looking for professional help. I’m going to therapy, going to rehab. Had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I want to be a better man every day. I don’t ask for forgiveness. I’m really sorry.”
In addition to his sexual assault lawsuits, Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided in March in connection with a sex trafficking investigation.
“Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York conducted law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners,” Homeland Security shared in a statement. Us at the time. “We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
NBC News reported at the time that three women and one man were interviewed by federal agents in New York. Three other interviews were also reportedly scheduled, all related to allegations of “sex trafficking, sexual assault, and solicitation and distribution of illegal narcotics and firearms.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
