Diddy’s Indictment: A Story Told Through Photos (original) (raw)

Diddy was arrested Monday evening (Sept. 16) after facing a mountain of allegations ranging from sex trafficking to sexual abuse after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Manhattan. Details surrounding the indictment were sealed at the time of the arrest, but were revealed to the public on Tuesday (Sept. 17).

Sean Combs has since been charged with racketeering or a RICO charge, transportation to engage in prostitution, and sex trafficking, all of which stem from his much discussed and mocked “freak offs,” which were recorded and then used to coerce and bribe victims into more unhinged activities.

During the unsealing of the documents, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams finally revealed the contents found during the March raid of the mogul’s Miami mansion. Williams stated that a whopping 1,000+ bottles of lubricant and baby oil were confiscated, along with AR-15s, ammunition, and more.

To tell a more complete story of the federal action implemented against Sean Combs, VIBE used a series of photos to illustrate better how we got here. Check them out below.


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Diddy sitting down on a bench in London and sulking while looking at his phone on November 9, 2023. It’s unclear if he knew what would be coming his way, but a week later, Cassie would file her bombshell lawsuit on November 16, creating an avalanche effect.


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In an aerial view, the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs is seen during a raid by federal law enforcement agents on March 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
During the time, Combs’ attorney, Aaron Dyer, released a statement following Homeland Security raiding Sean Combs‘ Los Angeles and Miami homes. Dyer detailed the situation as “a gross use of military-level force.” The attorney also claimed that his client was “innocent and will continue to fight.”
“Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences,” Dyer released in a statement. “There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated.”


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On April 24, 2024, Brian H. Bieber, the attorney representing Brendan Paul—Diddy’s alleged drug mule—attends a hearing at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in Miami, Florida.
Paul, an associate of Diddy, was charged with one felony count of drug possession, arrested and taken into custody while officials raided Diddy’s Miami and L.A. mansion.


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Diddy was arrested on September 16, almost a full year after Cassie filed her lawsuit. Members of the media can be seen waiting outside of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in NYC.


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Christian Combs, Combs’ son, makes his arrival at the U.S. District Court on September 17. Combs was previously seen at the Miami home raid being arrested by federal agents back in March 2024.


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Quincy Brown, Sean Combs’ stepson, makes his way through security at the U.S. District Court on September 17.


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Christian Combs, Combs’ son, makes his arrival at the U.S. District Court on September 17. Combs was previously seen at the Miami home raid being arrested by federal agents back in March 2024.


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Things are looking pretty grim for Diddy, but for the supporters rallying behind the mogul, find solace that there is someone out there just like you.
A Diddy stan is seen posing outside U.S. District Court on September 17 as the Diddy’s family arrives.


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The one (1) Diddy stan is still supporting.


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Marc Agnifilo, Sean Combs’ lawyer, appears at the courthouse on September 17, where he speaks to the sea of reporters regarding his client.
“He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said, according to NBC News. “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.”


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Marc Agnifilo continues to speak on Diddy’s behalf.