Sean Diddy Combs, a popular American rapper, has now been in prison for over a week. He was arrested and jailed for several charges, including physical and verbal abuse, organising violent freak-off parties, transportation for prostitution, rape, bribery, sex trafficking, racketeering, and more. The music mogul faced a federal judge and pleaded not guilty. He even applied for bail; however, his bail application was rejected twice. The consequences of his actions can be severe with a life sentence too if he is convicted of racketeering alone. Adding to this, the sex trafficking charges carries a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison. Even though his defence teams tried to get him bail, the rapper continues to remain in custody and awaits his trial. Here are some of the most shocking details revealed from Sean Diddy Combs indictment. Sean 'Diddy' Combs Nicknames: From Diddy to Puffy, Names the American Rapper Charged With Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Has Been Known by Through the Years.

Sex Trafficking and Racketeering

The indictment alleges that Diddy used his business enterprise for many criminal activities, including forcing women and transporting sex workers to perform sexual acts at intimate sessions. He intimidated them and recorded them in order to silence his victims. According to the prosecutors, the rapper used his employees and business organisation to conduct these illegal activities, because of which he has been charged with racketeering. The indictment also alleges that he used his influence to intimidate witnesses and hide his crimes. If convicted of racketeering alone, he could spend a significant time of his life in jail.

Freak-Off Parties

Sean Diddy Combs has been accused of allegedly hosting freak-off parties. A freak-off party or a freak-off refers to the sex parties Diddy often threw. These parties included orgies and sex performances that would sometimes go on for days together. Diddy would often hire sex workers for these freak-off parties and force several women, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, to take part in these freak-offs for his sexual gratification. It has been alleged that these parties involved heavy use of alcohol, drugs, lubricant and baby oil. Allegedly, these parties got violent sometimes and victims were given IV fluids to recover.

Sexual Assault Allegations

Among the long list of accusations against the rapper, many victims spoke out against the rapper for sexual assault. In 2018, when Diddy and his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura split, she made serious allegations of rape and physical and verbal abuse against him. Among the list of victims who spoke out against him for sexual assault is Thalia Graves. In her statement, she claims that she was drugged and raped by Diddy and his bodyguard in 2001 and that they had even filmed the entire incident. Many of the victims have spoken about how these incidents have left them depressed and emotionally scarred.

Physical and Emotional Violence

The indictment alleges that Diddy often gained control over his victims through various means. He often promised them breakthroughs in their careers, but forced them to engage in freak-offs. If they would refuse to be part of his parties, he would threaten to withdraw financial help, track their whereabouts, check their medical records, control their housing supplies, and give them drugs. In addition, during or after the freak-offs, he resorted to physical violence and often dragged victims by their hair, hit, kicked, and threw objects at them, among other things that resulted in injuries that took weeks, if not days, to heal.

Obstructing Justice

The indictment also states the Sean Diddy Combs has tried to obstruct justice several times and hence is seen as a threat to society. It also states that if he is released, he may try to flee the country. According to the indictment, Combs has already attempted to thwart the government’s investigation by bribing security staff, threatening witnesses and repeatedly contacting them and the victims to influence their testimony about his conduct. Prosecutors claim that he gave false narratives about his conduct and tried to obstruct the investigation and there is no guarantee that he will stop these efforts any time soon. Diddy Dating History: Who Is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Dating Now? From Cassie Ventura, Kim Porter to JLo, A Look at The Rapper Accused of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering’s Relationships and Past Romances.

Everything to Know About Sean Diddy Combs Case

The allegations against the rapper are heavy and keep getting murkier each day with new allegations surfacing or more victims coming forward to speak out against him. Sean Diddy Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he is awaiting his trial.

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