Diddy arrest latest: Sean Combs expected in court after arrest on federal indictment
Police cordoned off Sean 'Diddy' Combs' house in Los Angeles following his arrest.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs, the well-known rapper and music executive, was taken into custody on Monday night at a hotel in Manhattan. This came after a federal grand jury decided to formally charge him with several undisclosed offenses.
Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that his office plans to make the indictment public on Tuesday morning. Combs is also anticipated to appear before a federal judge at that time.
Over the past year, Combs has been under federal investigation, along with facing multiple civil lawsuits that allege sexual misconduct and abuse.
In March, federal authorities conducted searches at two residences belonging to the musician, one in Los Angeles and another in Miami, as part of an investigation into sex trafficking.
Marc Agnifilio, Combs' attorney, describes the hip-hop artist as "an innocent individual who has nothing to conceal."
"We are disheartened by the choice to advance what we consider to be an unfair case against Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney's Office," Agnifilo stated.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested Monday Night
On Monday night, music executive and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody at a hotel in Manhattan following an indictment by a grand jury.
Agents from Homeland Security Investigations made the arrest. Combs knew that he was going to be arrested and chose to move to New York last week in preparation for it, according to his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, in a statement to The Independent.
“We are let down by the choice to continue what we see as an unfair case against Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Agnifilo stated. He referred to Combs as “a man who is innocent and has nothing to conceal.”
It wasn't immediately obvious what the charges were about.
Ariana Baio - September 17, 2024, at 2:21 PM
Combs Set To Appear In Court Soon
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who previously went by "P. Diddy" and "Love," is anticipated to show up in federal court in downtown Manhattan shortly after being arrested on Monday evening.
The specific allegations against Combs remain unclear at the moment, but the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced plans to make the indictment public later this morning.
On Tuesday morning around 9 a.m., Combs' attorney, Marc Agnifilo, arrived at the federal building named after Daniel Patrick Moynihan. It is expected that the rapper will conclude his testimony after his lawyer has finished.
Ariana Baio - September 17, 2024, at 2:14 PM
March Recap: Combs' Homes Raided By US Officials
Music tycoon and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been facing a federal inquiry for a minimum of six months.
In March, federal agents conducted searches at Combs' residences in Miami and Los Angeles. Here's what we learned at that time.
Check out the article by Mike Bedigan and Katie Hawkinson:
Ariana Baio, September 17, 2024, at 2:11 PM.
Welcome to The Independent's live updates on Sean "Diddy" Combs' initial court appearance and the disclosure of his indictment after his arrest on Monday night.
Ariana Baio, September 17, 2024, at 2:07 PM.
