Sean 'Diddy' Combs Pleads Not Guilty to Expanded Federal Charges

The music mogul faces allegations of forced labor, sex trafficking, and racketeering, with his trial set to begin in May.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court to new allegations of forced labor added to existing sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Prosecutors allege Combs used threats, intimidation, and physical violence to control employees and coerce sexual acts over a two-decade period.
The trial is scheduled to begin May 12, with jury selection starting May 5, following disputes over scheduling between prosecutors and the defense.
A controversial 2016 video of Combs allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is a point of contention, with the defense claiming the footage was altered by CNN.
Combs, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, faces life in prison if convicted and has denied all allegations against him.