Askume, Sept 16 – Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Sean Combs was arrested by federal agents in Manhattan on Monday night on a sealed indictment, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York said.
“We are disappointed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s decision to unfairly prosecute Mr. Combs,” Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told Askume.
Agnifilo said Combs voluntarily moved to New York after the charges were filed.
A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York declined to comment on Agnifilo’s remarks.
Combs, 54, faces multiple sexual assault charges.
Last week, singer Dawn Richards filed a suit against Combs in the Southern District of New York, accusing him of sexual assault, battery, sex trafficking, sex discrimination and fraud. Combs has denied the allegations.
That same month, Combs was ordered to pay $100 million in a separate sexual assault lawsuit to Derek Lee Smith , who accused Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party nearly 30 years ago. Combs’ attorney said the rapper would move to have the verdict dismissed.
R&B singer Cassandra Ventura sued Combs in 2023, accusing him of a series of physical abuse, sexual slavery, and rape during a 10-year professional and romantic relationship. She agreed to an undisclosed settlement in November 2023 and Combs has vehemently denied the allegations.
Combs is one of the most influential producers and executives in hip-hop and a highly successful artist.
