Embattled hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new sex trafficking charges. One alleges that Diddy participated in sex trafficking and other crimes as recently as last year, 2024. These charges are in addition to several other Diddy charges related to the case. And the fresh allegations come just a month before Diddy’s trial begins. The four women who brought these new charges will testify against Diddy in court. Diddy is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. His trial will reportedly begin on May 5.
The new Diddy sex trafficking charges are in a superseding indictment, according to the AP. That indictment is one of three that prosecutors have so far filed. The accusations stem from incidents that occurred between 2021 and 2024. They accuse Diddy of transporting four women, one woman identified as “Victim-2” as well as three other commercial sex workers to commit sex acts.
The new accusations also accuse Diddy of force, fraud, or coercion to compel women to engage in commercial sex acts. Diddy, 55, already pleaded not guilty to the first set of charges. His arraignment on these new allegations will reportedly happen on April 25, according to the BBC.
These Diddy sex trafficking allegations aren’t new, according to Diddy’s defense
Diddy’s four new accusers will remain anonymous and by pseudonyms in court. Referring to Diddy’s superseding indictment, Combs’ legal team said in a statement, “These are not new allegations or new accusers. These are the same individuals, former long-term girlfriends, who were involved in consensual relationships. This was their private sex life, defined by consent, not coercion.”
The new Diddy allegations also come just a few weeks after the Bad Boy Records founder received some good legal news. In late March, a judge dismissed five charges from the $30 million lawsuit. Those charges involved former producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who alleged Diddy made unwanted sexual advances toward him and also coerced Jones into hiring sex workers and related charges.
The judge also dismissed Jones’ RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) allegations, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress accusations, as well as breach of contract, and other charges. Diddy will, however, still stand trial for sexual assault and liability claims included in Jones case, according to Variety. Meanwhile, another Diddy accuser chose to remain anonymous when the judge tried to force her to reveal her identity. She chose to drop her lawsuit, instead.
On the decision not to move forward, her attorney, Tony Buzbee, told USA Today, “There is a lot of fear amongst these plaintiffs,” referring to his client, one of 120 Diddy accusers, “I thus can’t blame her.”
“These are tough cases and they are many times re-traumatizing for those who pursue them. Each case stands on its own merit. This woman chose not to proceed and subject herself to the media circus and the perceived danger she felt. We have to respect that,” Buzbee said.
