Diddy has been trying to build up a defense, but the charges have just been expanded. The disgraced mogul has been hit with a superseding indictment by federal prosecutors. Diddy was previously charged with a series of heinous crimes against a former girlfriend. Now, however, prosecutors claim two other women were subjected to the same horrid treatment. The new indictment also extends the period in which Diddy was accused of carrying out illegal activity. The previously listed year was 2008, but the feds now believe the mogul was committing crimes as far back as 2004.
Diddy's initial federal charges included racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution of a former girlfriend. The ex-girlfriend has been referred to as "Victim 1" is official court documents. Now, Diddy is being accused of sex trafficking "Victim 1" as well. The biggest revelation according to TMZ, however, was that Diddy is being accused of doing the same exact thing to other women. The outlet reports that two women have come forward and accused the Bad Boy mogul of coercing them into commercial sex acts.
The identities of the two women are unknown. One of them, however, claim they underwent similar treatment to that of Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura. They accused Diddy of dangling them over a balcony. Federal prosecutors have also added a kidnapping charge involving a firearm. Expanding Diddy's alleged crimes to three women counters the narrative his legal team previously pushed. An attorney for the Bad Boy founder previously noted that only one women was cited as an accuser. "There’s one victim in the indictment…," they told CNN. "What they did, and it’s a little too cute, is it’s 50 witnesses or victims. It’s one victim. That’s all that’s in the indictment."
Three victims spoils the isolated narrative. That said, Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, remains confident. He told CNN he was not impressed by the charges federal prosecutors have brought forth. "The latest Indictment contains no new offenses," Agnifilo noted. "The government has added the ridiculous theory that two of Mr. Combs’ former girlfriends were not girlfriends at all but were prostitutes. Mr. Combs is as committed as ever to fighting these charges and winning at trial."
A$AP Rocky has been quiet during his legal battle. The rapper has not said a word entering the court or a word during his trial. Barring some brief praise for his friend and blog rap peer Kendrick Lamar. A$AP has made sure to be careful when it comes to what he says. His facade dropped, however, during a shocking exchange on Friday. The rapper told a witness not to answer a question during an interrogation. It was a shocking moment on several front, and is generally considered a bad sign during a criminal trial.
The awkward moment was captured on film. A$AP Twelvy, a member of Rocky's A$AP Mob, was being asked what the meaning of a specific photo was. The rapper made it clear he wasn't sure what it meant, but in the midst of his answer, Rocky spoke out. Prosecution interrupted the line of questioning and then redirected the focus to A$AP Rocky's question. "Did you hear the defendant when asked question loudly say," he asked. "Do not answer it." Twelvy admits he heard something but claimed he wasn't sure what was said from Rocky's side of the courtroom.
The prosecution suggested that A$AP Twelvy was being coy about his knowledge due to the fact that A$AP Rocky told him not give an answer. The rapper attempted to downplay Rocky's comment, saying he didn't even hear what was said. Prosecution doubled down, and attempted to get an answer out of the A$AP Mob member. The video account of the exchange is cut off when the judge decides to take a break from the interrogation.
Twelvy's controversial exchange is an unexpected development. The rapper appears to be on A$AP Rocky's side, and even testified that he did not open fire on A$AP Relli the way that Relli is claiming. Twelvy told the court that Rocky actually fired a starter pistol that he kept on him during the alleged encounter with Relli. "He walked around with a prop, like a starter pistol," Twelvy stated. "I seen it on several occasions." The rapper then claimed that the gun was clearly identified as fake before said confrontation went down. "He told him to shoot that fake-ass gun," Twelvy added.