The billionaire founder of Bad Boy Entertainment was unceremoniously led away by U.S.
Marshals as his three adult sons watched.
Combs, 54,was arrested Monday nightand appeared in court Tuesday for his arraignment.
Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2023Jemal Countess/Getty Images/Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
He pleaded not guilty to the three-count indictment unsealed Tuesday morning.
They also expressed their concern that Combs would interfere with victims and witnesses if he was released.
They specifically brought up former Danity Kane and Diddy-Dirty Money member Dawn Richard, whosued Combs last week.
It was a clear reference to Combs financial support of the woman, prosecutors alleged.
Is it sex trafficking?
No, not if everybody wants to be there, Agnifilo told the court.
We are not all better off if the federal government comes into our bedrooms.
They dont do great there, and thats whats happening here.
Theyre coming into this mans bedroom, and they are making not just judgments.
Without naming Ventura, the prosecutor said the video was recorded after an alleged Freak Off.
Johnson said the unequivocal denials were proof Combs couldnt be trusted.
He is a serial abuser and a serial obstructer, she told the court.
Mr. Combs is a fighter.
Hes going to fight this until the end.
He is innocent, the lawyer said.
Were going to fight this case with everything we have.
