Federal prosecutors have filed additional charges against music industry mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, intensifying the legal challenges he faces as his trial approaches in New York. This new development comes just a month before jury selection is set to begin on May 5, as Combs pleads not guilty to the initial accusations.

Details of the New Charges

In a superseding indictment filed on Friday, Combs has been charged with:

• One additional count of sex trafficking
• One additional count of transportation to engage in prostitution related to “Victim-2”

These allegations concern events said to have taken place between 2021 and 2024. With these latest charges, Combs now faces a total of five federal counts.

Summary of Previous Charges

Prior to these additions, Combs had already been charged with:

• One count of racketeering conspiracy
• Two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution involving three victims
• One count of sex trafficking related to “Victim-1”

Allegations of Coercive Behavior

According to the indictment, prosecutors assert that Combs used his significant influence to allegedly coerce women into sexual encounters, often under the guise of romantic interest. These situations were reportedly known as “Freak Offs,” where it is claimed that women were drugged and compelled to engage in sexual acts, including interactions with male prostitutes. The indictment details that these encounters could extend over several days and were recorded on video.

Defense Position

Combs’ legal team has countered these allegations, asserting that the sexual encounters in question were consensual and formed part of an established long-term relationship. They maintain that no crimes were committed.

Additional Claims of Violence

The indictment also describes instances of alleged violent behavior from Combs, including an incident where he is accused of “dangling a victim over an apartment balcony” as well as being implicated in acts of kidnapping and arson.