Diddy faces forced labour allegations in sex trafficking case as federal prosecutors reject evidence suppression

Sean "Diddy" Combs is hit with forced labour claims while his motion to suppress digital evidence is denied.

Federal prosecutors have added forced labour allegations to the ongoing sex trafficking case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, rejecting his efforts to suppress digital evidence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the new claims just two months before the music mogul’s trial begins in New York.

While the latest indictment does not introduce new charges, it expands on allegations within the racketeering conspiracy count. Prosecutors claim Combs coerced employees into sex under threats of financial, reputational, and physical harm.

One employee reportedly endured physical force and psychological abuse to comply.

Arrested in September 2024, Combs faces multiple charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

He remains incarcerated at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre after being denied a $50 million bail.

Combs’ defence team maintains his innocence. “Mr. Combs has said it before and will say it again: he vehemently denies the accusations,” stated his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo.

Meanwhile, prosecutors dismissed Combs’ attempts to exclude electronic evidence, arguing that search warrants used in raids on his LA and Miami homes were legally executed. "Neither challenge meets the demanding standard for suppression," prosecutors wrote, urging the court to deny his motion.

Beyond the criminal case, Combs faces over 25 civil lawsuits, including allegations of assault, abuse, and rape. He has also sued NBCUniversal for £100 million, alleging defamation over its Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy documentary.