Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested on September 16, 2023, following a federal indictment that includes charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors allege that Combs organized drug-fueled sex parties known as 'Freak Offs,' where participants were coerced into nonconsensual acts, often recorded for his own power and control. Hours before his arrest, Diddy was seen in Central Park and later strolling in Manhattan, appearing relaxed and unaware of the impending legal issues. Law enforcement officials took him into custody at a hotel, having moved the arrest date up unexpectedly. Following the arrest, his attorney criticized the prosecution as unjust, while former protégé Aubrey O'Day expressed her validation regarding the legal proceedings. Combs' legal troubles stem from a lawsuit filed by his ex, Cassie Ventura, which prompted further allegations from other victims.