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Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges: Sean “Diddy” Combs To Stand Trial In May 2025

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A trial date has been set for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

The high-profile case is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025, in Manhattan federal court.

Combs, 54, was arrested in mid-September on allegations of operating a large-scale criminal enterprise that involved the trafficking and abuse of women.

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Prosecutors have indicated that their investigation is still “very much ongoing,” suggesting the possibility of a superseding indictment, which could delay the trial.

Such an indictment would introduce additional charges, potentially complicating the case further.

As of now, all discovery— the pre-trial phase during which both parties exchange evidence— is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024.

Combs made a court appearance earlier this week, arriving from a Brooklyn jail.

He was accompanied by his mother and six of his children as he stood before Judge Arun Subramanian.

Wearing a tan prison uniform, Combs smiled and waved at his family before embracing his legal team.

The defense team has maintained that Combs is innocent, and he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The prosecution expects to take three weeks to present its case, while Combs’ defense anticipates needing only one week.

The government’s case focuses on allegations that Combs used his businesses to facilitate trafficking, with events known as “Freak Offs” at the center of the accusations.

These events allegedly involved commercial sex workers who were coerced into performing prolonged sexual acts, some reportedly lasting for days and recorded without consent.

Public outrage has been swift, particularly after prosecutors accused Combs of engaging in a decades-long pattern of abuse toward women in his circle.

As Combs’ mother entered the courthouse, a bystander shouted, “Your son is a predator,” highlighting the growing backlash against the hip-hop star.

In response, Combs’ mother released a statement through her attorney, decrying what she described as a “public lynching” of her son before he has had the chance to defend himself in court.

If convicted, Combs faces a minimum of 15 years in prison, with the possibility of a life sentence.

The next hearing is set for December 18, 2024.

 

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Again, Diddy Faces Fresh Allegations Of Rape, Sexual Assault

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the 54-year-old music mogul, is facing a new wave of serious sexual assault allegations.

The latest lawsuits, filed on October 14, 2024, in the Southern District of New York, accuse the rap icon of raping, drugging, sodomizing, and threatening to kill multiple victims over the years.

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These fresh claims add to Combs’ existing legal troubles, as he remains in a Brooklyn jail cell awaiting trial on separate sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, one of the new lawsuits alleges that Combs raped a then-19-year-old woman in 2004.

The victim claims she was invited to a photo shoot and then to Combs’ Marriott hotel room in Manhattan, where she was taken to a separate room during an “exclusive party.”

There, she alleges, Combs assaulted her and her friend and threatened to have them both killed if they did not comply with his demands.

In another lawsuit, an unnamed male victim alleges that Combs committed aggravated sexual assault in a Macy’s department store stockroom in 2008.

The man claims the incident involved Combs and two of his bodyguards, who allegedly threatened to kill him as the rapper performed a sex act against his will.

A third accuser, also male, alleges that Combs drugged and sodomized him in a van outside a “White Party” in 2006.

The man claims that when he pleaded for help, Combs dismissed his cries, allegedly telling him, “You’ll be alright.”

The final new lawsuit involves an unnamed female who accuses Combs of raping her in 1995 at a party promoting the late rapper Biggie Smalls’ “One More Chance” music video.

She alleges that Combs “violently” assaulted her before the sexual assault occurred.

All four lawsuits have been filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, who recently revealed he is representing more than 120 alleged victims in cases against Combs.

The Grammy-winning artist has consistently denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to the federal charges in September. He remains in custody without bail as his legal battles continue.

 

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Tragic Ambush: Gunmen Kill Newly Appointed DPO, Others In Delta

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A tragic ambush early Monday morning claimed the lives of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and several of his colleagues near the Agbarho Rail Station, leaving another DPO in critical condition following a failed kidnap rescue operation.

The incident occurred around 1:00 AM, resulting in a violent exchange of gunfire between police forces and suspected kidnappers.

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Comrade Israel Joe, a prominent human rights activist in Delta State, shared details of the attack in a Facebook post, revealing that the new DPO of Agbarho, who had only begun his assignment two days earlier, was among those killed.

The DPO of Orerokpe, CSP Paul, was seriously injured and has been transported to an undisclosed hospital for urgent medical attention.

“I am deeply pained by this news,” Comrade Joe wrote, reflecting on a conversation he had with the Agbarho DPO just the day before the ambush. “He was taking swift action to address the conduct of his officers, and this loss is heartbreaking.”

In his post, Joe extended heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Police Force and the families of the fallen officers, highlighting their courage in the line of duty.

“These officers gave their lives while protecting us. None of these criminals should escape justice,” he asserted.

As the investigation unfolds, efforts to reach the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, for further comment were unsuccessful at the time of this report.

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Air Peace Defends CEO, CFO Amid New U.S. Charges Of Obstruction, Fraud

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Air Peace has defended its Chairman and CEO, Dr. Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Mrs. Ejiro Eghagha, following new charges brought against them by the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged obstruction of justice.

The charges, which extend a years-long legal battle, accuse Onyema and Eghagha of submitting false documents to derail an investigation into prior allegations of bank fraud and money laundering.

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the latest indictment accuses Onyema of submitting fraudulent documents in an attempt to halt a federal investigation into alleged financial crimes dating back to 2019.

The earlier case involved claims that Onyema defrauded U.S. banks of $20 million.

The new charges also allege that Eghagha played a role in both the obstruction efforts and the original fraud.

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan stated that Onyema allegedly funneled over $44.9 million into his Atlanta accounts from foreign sources between 2010 and 2018.

He and Eghagha are accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to secure export letters of credit for the purchase of five Boeing 737 aircraft for Air Peace.

The funds, transferred between 2016 and 2017, were supported by documents that U.S. prosecutors claim were falsified.

The indictment alleges that Springfield Aviation LLC, the Georgia-based company involved in the transactions, was owned by Onyema and managed by an individual without aviation expertise.

Furthermore, the company reportedly never owned the planes, and the appraisal documents were allegedly fabricated.

Responding to the charges, Air Peace issued a statement over the weekend, reaffirming the innocence of Onyema and Eghagha and stressing that the new allegations are a continuation of a prolonged legal process linked to previous accusations.

The airline expressed confidence in its legal team’s ability to prove the innocence of both executives, assuring the public that Air Peace’s operations will not be disrupted.

The statement reads, “These charges are part of an extended legal process stemming from earlier accusations of financial misdeeds. We remain confident that, through due process, the truth will be revealed, and our CEO and co-defendant will be exonerated.”

The company assured customers that its commitment to safety and service remains unchanged, and operations will continue as usual.

“Air Peace continues to operate without disruption, upholding our commitment to delivering top-notch services,” it added.

The charges against Onyema and Eghagha mark the latest chapter in a legal saga that has been unfolding for several years, with the airline’s leadership vowing to fight the allegations in court.

 

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