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New charges may emerge in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking case
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New charges may emerge in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking case

NEW YORKA federal grand jury could soon issue additional charges against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is already faces multiple charges related to a federal sex trafficking case.

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Sources told FOX 5’s Lisa Evers that the grand jury is hearing new testimony, and more charges and defendants could be added in the coming weeks.

According to attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis, adding a “superseding indictment” would expand the scope of the case and add complexity.

“What the federal government sometimes does when they’re continuing their investigation, they’ll do a subsequent indictment, which is a superseding indictment,” Faddis explained. “It usually amends and supersedes the original indictment and adds additional charges.”

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Combs’ defense team has pushed for a speedy trial, currently scheduled for May 2025. However, Faddis noted that new charges could delay the proceedings.

“If there are allegations that add a whole new dimension to this case, which I think is reasonably likely, that could cause both sides to need more time to investigate, locate more witnesses and (and) to procure additional evidence,” he said.

The case also involves civil lawsuits, with more than two dozen individuals claiming they were drugged and sexually assaulted by Combs. This week, a federal judge ruled that a woman known as “Jane Doe,” who is facing such a lawsuit, must reveal her real name by Nov. 13 or her case will be dismissed.

Combs has adamantly denied all criminal and civil charges through his lawyers. The U.S. Attorney’s Office declined to comment on the ongoing investigation. However, sources indicate that new charges could be issued soon, potentially bringing additional defendants to the case.