Diddy Pleads Not Guilty to Expanded Sex Trafficking Charges

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, as part of a broader federal criminal case accusing him of running a criminal enterprise over two decades. The new charges, filed in a superseding indictment, focus on a victim identified as 'Victim-2', adding to previous counts, totaling five charges against the hip-hop mogul. Prosecutors allege that Combs used his business empire to coerce and control individuals for sexual purposes, employing threats and violence. Combs' legal team argues that the relationships were consensual, involving former girlfriends, not victims. The trial is set for May, though Combs' defense may request a delay to review evidence. The case has been building since allegations from singer Cassie in 2023, and it includes multiple civil suits alleging similar patterns of abuse.