Diddy’s life took a sharp turn as federal agents made a surprise arrest at a New York City hotel, a moment captured in footage obtained by TMZ. Dressed in a black trench coat, Diddy was seen entering the Park Hyatt New York hotel in Manhattan with his entourage. As he stepped into the lobby, law enforcement swiftly intervened, separating him from his team. His crew appeared confused, wandering the lobby in disbelief as the rapper was taken away.
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Moments later, Diddy reappeared on camera, this time in handcuffs, as federal agents escorted him down a hallway and into an elevator. Eventually, he was led through the lobby and out the front doors, where pedestrians on the busy Manhattan streets witnessed the scene.
Both Diddy and his friends were clearly shocked. Although he had come to New York expecting an indictment and had planned to surrender on Tuesday, federal agents surprised him with an early arrest on Monday night. Before this, Diddy had been seen enjoying himself, engaging with fans on the streets of NYC.
Diddy now faces serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Footage of his arrest shows federal agents escorting him from a NYC hotel. He was denied bail after the judge ruled him a “danger.” As a result, he’s currently being held at MDC Brooklyn, a detention center with a notorious reputation.
His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, voiced their disappointment, calling the charges an “unjust prosecution.” Agnifilo emphasized Diddy’s decades-long career as a music icon and entrepreneur who has worked to uplift the Black community. He urged the public to reserve judgment until all the facts are presented.