Sean Combs Indictment Unsealed

The charges against Combs

Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, was indicted on charges of bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery in connection with a charter school he founded in Harlem. The indictment alleges that Combs and other school officials paid bribes to New York City officials in order to obtain a favorable lease for the school.

Combs has denied the charges, and his attorney has said that he is confident that Combs will be exonerated.

The investigation into Combs

The investigation into Combs began in 2018, when the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) received a complaint about the school's finances.

The DOI investigation found that Combs and other school officials had paid bribes to New York City officials in order to obtain a favorable lease for the school. The investigation also found that Combs had used the school's funds to pay for personal expenses.

The indictment

The indictment against Combs was unsealed on June 24, 2021. The indictment charges Combs with bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery.

The bribery charge alleges that Combs paid bribes to New York City officials in order to obtain a favorable lease for the school.

The conspiracy to commit bribery charge alleges that Combs conspired with other school officials to pay bribes to New York City officials in order to obtain a favorable lease for the school.

What's next

Combs is scheduled to appear in court on July 15, 2021.

If convicted, Combs could face up to 10 years in prison.