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topicnews · September 18, 2024

Sean “Diddy” Combs is working on a documentary series at ID after being charged with sex trafficking and organized crime

Sean “Diddy” Combs is working on a documentary series at ID after being charged with sex trafficking and organized crime

Investigation Discovery and “Quiet on Set” producer Maxine Productions are working on a documentary series about the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The news was announced one day after the music mogul was officially charged with conspiracy to commit organized crime, sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution.

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According to a press release, the currently untitled project will “explore the allegations of violent behavior and illegal activities that have dogged the music mogul. As reports of sexual assault, abusive behavior and other disturbing allegations emerge, the documentary traces the history of this self-proclaimed bad boy and debunks allegations of a pattern of depravity.”

After the indictment was unsealed on Tuesday, Combs pleaded not guilty at a hearing in Manhattan and was denied bail. He will remain in federal custody pending the outcome of his trial. If convicted, Combs faces a minimum sentence of 15 years and possibly life in prison.

The indictment alleges that Combs engaged in violent, abusive and violent behavior toward women for years, including staging multi-day “freak-offs” in which women were forced to perform sexual acts with male sex workers, sometimes on camera. Other charges include hitting, kicking and pulling women’s hair, as well as one count of kidnapping at gunpoint and setting a car on fire with a Molotov cocktail. Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, continues to maintain his client’s innocence and said Tuesday he will appeal the decision to deny bail.

The documentary series includes interviews with alleged victims, extensive reports from Rolling Stone and archive material. IPC produces in conjunction with Maxine Productions and Rolling Stone Films.

The premiere of the project is planned for 2025 on ID and Max.

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