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The legal proceedings stem from a superseding indictment that prosecutors unsealed, which accuses Combs of multiple instances of misconduct, including forcing employees to work excessively long hours while threatening them with retaliation. In a firm assertion of his stance, Combs pleaded not guilty to these allegations.
This latest indictment, dated March 6th, did not introduce new charges compared to a previous indictment related to grave issues such as racketeering, prostitution, and sex trafficking. However, it elaborated on what prosecutors described as a scheme of "forced labor" orchestrated by the rapper in connection with a broader racketeering conspiracy.