The FBI reportedly arrested Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Monday night.
Diddy was taken to the FBI office in Manhattan after being indicted by a grand jury, according to a source familiar with the situation. Rolling StoneNo further official information has been released at this time, but the music mogul's arrest is believed to be connected to an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged sex trafficking and other crimes that have been making headlines recently. TMZ.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 10: P. Diddy was spotted out and about in London, United Kingdom on November 10, 2023. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images) Getty Images
The Department of Homeland Security executed search warrants at Diddy's Beverly Hills and Miami homes in March after the allegations emerged.
Combs' arrest comes months after his estranged girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, filed a sex trafficking and abuse lawsuit against the star in November.
According to Rolling Stone, Diddy quickly reached a confidential settlement with Ventura just one day after filing his lawsuit. CNN released video footage of Ventura's alleged abuse in May, which quickly went viral.
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, aka Puff Daddy, performs onstage during the Bad Boy Reunion Tour at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/WireImage) Getty Images
Six more women and one man have since filed lawsuits against Diddy, alleging a wide range of charges from sex trafficking to sexual assault, according to Rolling Stone. (RELATED: 'You f******s want to die today': Diddy's accuser comes forward over alleged assault)
The Southern District of New York is reportedly overseeing an investigation into the allegations against the music mogul.
This situation continues to develop and will be updated as new information becomes available.
