Diddy leaves hotel in handcuffs in newly surfaced arrest video

New footage appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs to be arrested by Homeland Security Investigations agents.

In a video obtained by TMZ on Friday, September 20, the music mogul can be seen entering the Park Hyatt New York hotel in Midtown Manhattan with other men.

However, when Diddy enters the lobby, the rapper is stopped by authorities and separated from his friends.

After a cut, Diddy is seen being handcuffed and led to a series of elevators and later led out of the hotel.

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On Monday, September 16, Diddy was taken into custody in Manhattan amid his numerous sexual assault lawsuits and a federal investigation.

A day later, Diddy was charged with sex trafficking and organized crime. The 14-page indictment contained a barrage of allegations against the rapper.

Diddy is said to have “abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him,” the indictment states. Some of the alleged incidents, which according to the indictment were intended to “fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his behavior,” date back to 2009.

“We are disappointed by the U.S. Attorney’s decision to pursue what we believe is an unjustified prosecution of Mr. Combs,” Diddy’s attorney said. Marc Agnifilosaid in a statement to We weekly. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, a self-made entrepreneur, a loving family man and a proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children and advocating for the advancement of the black community.”

The statement concluded: “He is an imperfect human being, but he is not a criminal. To Mr. Combs’ credit, he has been consistently cooperative with this investigation and voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve judgment until you know all the facts. These are the actions of an innocent man who has nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

After pleading not guilty to all charges, Diddy was denied bail and ordered to remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City.

According to authorities, the investigation against Diddy is still ongoing.

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INF/INSTAR Sean “Diddy” Combs has been under investigation for at least a year after multiple people accused him of sexual assault. The 54-year-old rapper and music mogul made headlines in November 2023 after his ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of sexual abuse in a high-profile lawsuit. She accused Diddy of hitting her and forcing her to […]

“We are not finished yet,” US Attorney Damian Williams he said in a press conference on Tuesday, September 17. “This investigation is ongoing and I encourage anyone with information about this case to come forward and do so quickly.”

Although Diddy was placed on suicide watch in prison, his attorney explained that this was a routine procedure for “new, high-profile inmates.” In a statement to UsAgnifilo added that his client was “strong, healthy, confident and focused on his defense.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.