Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York After Grand Jury Indictment

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has reportedly been arrested in New York.

The music mogul was taken into custody on Monday, September 16, in Manhattan after a grand jury indicted him amid his multiple sexual assault lawsuits and a federal investigation, according to The New York Times.

The charges in the indictment were not immediately clear.

“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s attorney told Us Weekly in a statement. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community.”

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Agnifilo added, “He is an imperfect person, but he Is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Related: Eyebrow-Raising Quotes About Diddy's Alleged Behavior Over the YearsYears before two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes were raided in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation, there was conversation about what went on at the rapper’s residences. After the March 2024 raid made headlines, a clip resurfaced of Usher recalling his experience living with Diddy as a teenager. “I got a chance to […]

The rapper was reportedly taken into custody amid his seven ongoing sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations against him. He has denied all the claims.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York After Grand Jury Indictment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York After Grand Jury Indictment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York After Grand Jury Indictment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York After Grand Jury Indictment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Arrested in New York After Grand Jury Indictment