Rapper-turned-music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is making headlines after he was arrested in New York.
SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS ARRESTED BY FEDS IN NEW YORK
The 54-year-old was detained by officers at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, according to Sky News. However, little is known about the charges that led to his arrest.
According to TMZ, a few hours before his arrest, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was confidently strolling around New York with his son, King Combs.
Reports have it that he even shared some moments with fans with whom he shared selfies.
The South African has also established that his arrest was scheduled for 17 September. However, something happened, leading the feds to close in on Diddy a day earlier.
TMZ reports that he was taken to the FBI Field Office in Manhattan. Rumours have it that after his arrest, his hotel room was scoured by the feds.
Against the news, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, said he was disappointed with the arrest.
He has it that he was disappointed with the decision to ‘pursue what he believes is an unjust prosecution of Mr Combs by the US Attorney’s Office.’
“Diddy is an imperfect person but is not criminal,” the lawyer added.
“To his credit, Mr Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation, and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges.
“Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”
REASONS BEHIND THE ARREST YET TO BE ESTABLISHED
However, Damian Williams has since shed more light on the arrest. The US attorney for the Southern District of New York said the arrest was ‘based on the sealed indictment.’
However, he revealed that more details will be shared when the document is unsealed.
No doubt, Diddy’s arrest comes amid a wave of lawsuits filed against him. He has been accused of sexual assault and has an ongoing federal investigation.
Earlier this year, it was reported that a grand jury had been hearing testimony from various accusers over the last few months.
The ongoing investigation saw search warrants issued and executed at Diddy’s Beverly Hills and Miami homes.
Lawyers representing some of those who have made accusations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have since welcomed his arrest.
“Long-awaited arrest is the first step for our clients to receive justice. The evidence is very clear, and it was only a matter of time,” the statement from lawyers Rodney Diggs and Tyrone Blackburn read.