Celebrities have weighed in on Diddy’s arrest and the 14-page indictment revealing his alleged wrongdoings
Celebrities are weighing in following the recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The music mogul was taken into custody in New York on September 16. The following day, a 14-page indictment alleging that Diddy “abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him” was made public. The rapper has since entered a not guilty plea for charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.
A New York judge denied Diddy bail on September 17, and he will remain in custody pending trial.
Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo maintained that Diddy is innocent in an interview on CNN’s The Source With Kaitlan Collins.
“He’s innocent. I believe he’s innocent. I believe he’s innocent of the charges,” he said during the September 17 episode. “He is going to go to trial. And I believe he’s going to win.”
As Diddy’s legal battle continued, members of the music industry have spoken out about his arrest and subsequent charges. Keep scrolling to read the biggest reactions:
The former Danity Kane member, who has been outspoken about Diddy in the past, appeared to react to news of Diddy’s arrest on September 16.
“The purpose of justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter,” she shared via her Instagram Story. “Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just for me.”
The singer added: “Things are finally changing.”
A second former member of Danity Kane also spoke out.
“We applaud the grand jury’s new indictment of Sean Combs, which is strikingly similar to the federal complaint we filed last week on behalf of our brave client, Dawn Richard,” attorney Lisa Bloom said in a statement to Us Weekly on September 17. “Given the brutal beating of Sean Combs’ girlfriend caught on video and the eight people who have now accused him of abuse in court filings, including Dawn, this arrest seems long overdue.”
She previously filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of manipulating, terrorizing and sexually abusing her. At the time, Diddy’s attorney Erica Wolff released a statement on his behalf.
“It’s unfortunate that Ms. Richard has cast their 20-year friendship aside to try and get money from him,” it read, in part. “Mr. Combs is confidently standing on truth and looks forward to proving that in court.”
The rapper shared her thoughts via her Instagram Story, writing, “S— ’bout to really get crazy!!!” on September 17.
He appeared to take a shot at Diddy in a September 17 social media post.
“Here I am keeping good company with @thedrewbarrymoreshow and I don’t have 1,000 bottles of lube at the house,” the rapper captioned a photo alongside Drew Barrymore.
