On Thursday, October 10th, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs made his first court appearance during his very publicized trial on sex trafficking allegations. Considering P. Diddy’s notoriety in Hollywood, it’s clear why the star’s arrest and charges have continued to make mainstream headlines for several months.
- Diddy is accused of committing egregious sexual crimes over the years, but he is adamant about his innocence. He’s pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- Diddy’s charges include racketeering, transportation to engage in prostitution, and sex trafficking. The former rapper is accused of coercing, threatening, drugging, and abusing women in order to perpetuate his sex crimes and keep them hidden from the public.
This isn’t the first time that these allegations have come to light. P. Diddy has faced multiple civil lawsuits over the past year for sexual abuse. On top of that, a surveillance video showing P. Diddy physically attacking his ex-girlfriend went viral last year. Even after the video surfaced, P. Diddy maintained his innocence.
Some say that these allegations are only the tip of P. Diddy’s monumental criminal empire. He’s also accused of drugging unsuspecting women, raping several individuals including potentially minors, setting fire to people’s vehicles, tampering with witnesses once an investigation began, committing domestic abuse for years, and hosting sex trafficking parties where underage minors were subject to horrific, illegal abuse.
During the October 10th hearing, the Judge set a date for the case to begin, which is May 5, 2025.
New York: Sex Trafficking
Under New York law, sex trafficking is considered earning money, social benefits, or advancing in your career as a result of prostituting another person. This could include giving the victim drugs, withholding documents from the person, using force or threats of force, or requiring the person to engage in sex acts to pay off a debt.
If convicted of sex trafficking in New York, then you’ll be guilty of committing a class B felony. Felony convictions result in severe consequences including losing the right to vote, losing the right to carry a firearm, facing restrictions when it comes to getting certain professional licenses, and difficulties finding housing.
On top of that, you’ll face significant social consequences if you’re convicted of sex trafficking. Your personal relationships will likely be impacted by your conviction. You’ll also be listed publicly as a sex offender. This registry will contain your name, address, and a recent photograph of you. You will be restricted in where you can visit and work.
The best way to prevent all these consequences from coming to pass is to avoid a conviction altogether. If you’ve been charged with sex trafficking or a similar sex crime, then it’s imperative to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
The right attorney will quickly get to work identifying exactly what happened during your arrest, understanding what evidence prosecutors have against you, and going over the possible defense strategies that would be most effective in your circumstances.
Contact our team now to learn more about how we can help you navigate your recent charges.
