Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new charges of sex trafficking and prostitution

(BBC) – Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with two new criminal charges including sex trafficking and engaging in prostitution, just a month before he is set to go on trial in New York.

The new accusations, made public on Friday in a Manhattan court, include allegations of more recent criminal offences and note that a second victim was involved.

Prosecutors allege that Mr Combs recruited, transported and forced the second victim to engage in sex acts and prostitution from 2021 to 2024.

The hip-hop mogul has denied all the allegations against him, including those outlined in dozens of civil lawsuits filed. The BBC has contacted his lawyers for comment on the latest charges.