Sean 'Diddy' Combs, one of the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past 30 years, is facing undisclosed federal charges in New York.
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer says. Details of the charges weren't immediately announced by prosecutors. Criminal charges would be a major but not unexpected takedown of one of the most prominent producers and most famous names in the history of hip-hop.
Cassie's lawsuit was followed by at least a half-dozen others in the ensuing months. While authorities did not publicly say that the lawsuits set off the criminal investigation, Dyer said when the warrants were served that the case was based on "meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits". "We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the US Attorney's Office.
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