Federal prosecutors said Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct” from 2008 to now.
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The recent allegations against Combs echo 11 civil complaints filed against him since 2023. Dressed in a black T-shirt and gray sweatpants, he made his first court appearance in a New York City federal courtroom on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty.
According to the indictment, Combs, with assistance from associates at Combs Enterprises, is accused of transporting commercial sex workers across state lines and internationally. He allegedly “manipulated women to participate in highly orchestrated performances of sexual activity with male commercial sex workers.” The indictment further claims he coerced these women by administering drugs, exerting control over their careers, leveraging his financial support, and employing intimidation and threats of violence.
