Kaylah Walton
Former producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces two fresh allegations linked to an ongoing probe of sex trafficking and extortion. These new claims come from two unnamed women, who report misconduct that purportedly occurred four years prior to an earlier charge against him.
Sources suggest that one of the women, referred to as ‘Victim-1’, may be Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former girlfriend. Her November 2023 lawsuit seems to have prompted other women to come forward with their experiences against him.
As a result of these new claims, prosecutors are extending the racketeering charge against Combs to date back to 2004, which is four years earlier than the initial charge. The two lawsuits share significant similarities.
The complexities of the case against ‘Diddy’ Combs
The recent accusations bolstered earlier claims that Combs allegedly provided victims with drugs and controlled substances without their consent to “keep the victims compliant” and facilitate sexual abuse.
Some testimonies suggest that Combs reacted violently when faced with threats from witnesses or employees, with reports of him having “hung a victim on the balcony of an apartment” during an incident.
In response to the new allegations, Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, stated: “The latest indictment does not introduce any new crimes. The prosecution’s theory remains flawed, suggesting that two of Mr. Combs’ ex-girlfriends were never in a relationship but were actually engaged in prostitution. Mr. Combs is determined to defend himself and succeed in court.”
The investigation is ongoing, with the government anticipating to release further evidence, including videos and photographs from about a year’s span, by February 14.
Combs remains in custody as he awaits his trial set for May. He has pleaded not guilty to the three initial charges filed against him, yet the judge has consistently denied his requests for bail, ultimately dismissing it late last year.
