Music legend Sean Combs arrested in America

New York : Music industry mogul Sean Combs, facing allegations of sexual misconduct, was arrested on Monday evening at a hotel. The grand jury has filed charges against him. Combs' lawyer, Mark Agnifilo, stated that they believe the charges include racketeering and human trafficking.

According to The New York Times, the 54-year-old Combs' legal team expressed disappointment over the decision to prosecute him. Combs had been cooperating with the investigation and had voluntarily traveled to New York last week. The statement emphasized that Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and philanthropist who has built an empire over the past 30 years. He has shown love for his children and worked towards uplifting the Black community.

Damien Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, released a statement on social media late Monday night, indicating that more details would emerge by morning, and there would be further information available.

According to The New York Times, Combs was arrested around 8:30 p.m. at the Park Hyatt Hotel on 57th Street in New York by Homeland Security Investigation officers. He is expected to be held overnight and face court on Tuesday. Combs, also known as Diddy and Puff Daddy, was sued by his former girlfriend, Cassandra Ventura, last November, alleging sexual and physical abuse. Previously, his locations in Los Angeles and Miami had been raided.