Investigation into sexual violence Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs arrested in New York
US rapper P. Diddy was arrested in New York on Monday evening. This in the course of investigations into allegations of sexual violence and human trafficking. His lawyer speaks of "unjust" prosecution.
17.09.2024, 07:34
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- Rapper P. Diddy was arrested in New York on Monday evening, according to US media reports.
- The arrest was made as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and human trafficking against the musician.
- Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo spoke to CNN of an "unjust prosecution".
US rapper P. Diddy (54), whose real name is Sean Combs, was arrested in a hotel in Manhattan, New York, on Monday evening (local time). The musician's lawyer confirmed this to several US media outlets.
The charges and details of the proceedings against Combs are currently still unclear. The indictment is expected to be announced today, Tuesday, according to prosecutor Damian Williams.
Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo spoke of an "unjust" prosecution by the US Attorney's Office in a statement obtained by the German news agency DPA. Combs had cooperated with the authorities and voluntarily went to New York in view of the expected charges.
"He is not a perfect person, but he is not a criminal"
Agnifilo described his client as an "innocent man" who is looking forward to clearing his name in court. He also described Combs as a "music icon, self-made businessman and loving family man".
"He's not a perfect person, but he's not a criminal," CNN quoted Combs' lawyer as saying. He asked for his judgment to be withheld until all the facts are known.
Accusations against Combs
The musician, who is known for songs such as "Bad Boy for Life" and "I'll Be Missing You", has been the subject of several civil lawsuits for rape and abuse since last year.
In March, raids in Los Angeles and Miami made headlines. US investigators searched the rapper's homes there.
In May, the US television channel CNN published a video that allegedly showed Combs assaulting his then girlfriend Cassie Ventura (38) in a hotel in 2016. The 54-year-old rapper then publicly asked for an apology.
The singer had accused the musician of sexual abuse, rape, intimidation and physical violence during their long-term relationship in a civil lawsuit in 2023. The case did not go to trial, but a settlement was reached. Combs denied the allegations at the time.
