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With a backdrop of the case against Sean Combs, Kara Bellew discusses the laws and legislative reforms which are paving the way for broader recognition of survivor rights and accountability measures.
November 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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By Kara Bellew
On Sept. 17, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted rapper and producer Sean Combs (also known as “Puff Daddy” or “Diddy”) in the Southern District of New York. In a 14-page, three-count indictment, the DoJ brought charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution against Combs.
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