Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing on Thursday, and the jailed hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family in the courtroom afterward. During the hearing before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan federal court, Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo also raised concerns about what he termed improper leaks by federal agents about the case. Prosecutor Emily Johnson called the claim baseless. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty on Sept. 17 to a three-count indictment charging him with using his business empire – including record label Bad Boy…

Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the most successful music moguls in the history of rap, has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors allege he "abused, threatened, and coerced women", and said he "creating a criminal enterprise" also involved in forced labour, kidnapping, arson and bribery. The star has pleaded not guilty and his lawyer said he "didn't do these things". A judge denied him bail after prosecutors argued he was a threat to the community. The court case comes after a year in which the musician has faced lawsuits from several women, including his long-time partner…