Hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs is in trouble with the law. He is in custody waiting for his trial. The charges against him are very serious. They include racketeering and sex trafficking. If he is found guilty, he could go to jail for life.
Combs’ arrest came after several people accused him of sexual assault and violence. One of them is Thalia Graves. She says Combs and his bodyguard hurt her in 2001. They also filmed the incident.
Combs denies doing anything wrong. His lawyers say he is not afraid of the charges. They tried to get him out of jail until the trial but failed. Combs could face between 15 years and life in jail if he is found guilty.
The case is complex with many parts. Combs’s legal team continues to fight the charges. They assert he is innocent until proven guilty. Right now, many people are waiting to see what will happen next.
Vocabulary List:
- Racketeering /ˌræk.ɪˈtɪr.ɪŋ/ (noun): The crime of conducting or engaging in illegal business activities.
- Custody /ˈkʌs.tə.di/ (noun): The protective care or guardianship of someone or something.
- Assert /əˈsɜːrt/ (verb): To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
- Guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ (adjective): Having committed an offense or crime.
- Violence /ˈvaɪə.ləns/ (noun): Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt damage or kill.
- Incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ (noun): An event or occurrence particularly one that is unusual or noteworthy.
