Sean Diddy Combs, the renowned music mogul, is confronting a series of escalating legal challenges as new allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse surface.

On Thursday, an amended indictment filed in the Southern District of New York accused Combs of coercing three women into commercial sex acts, intensifying the existing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking he has faced since his arrest in September 2024.

The revised indictment alleges that Combs and his associates exploited his influential position within his business empire to intimidate and lure female victims, often under the guise of romantic relationships.

The document states: “Combs and other members and associates of the Combs Enterprise wielded the power and prestige of Combs’ role at the Combs business to intimidate, threaten and lure female victims into Diddy’ orbit, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.”

In response, Diddy’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, criticized the amended indictment, asserting that it “contains no new offenses” and labeling the prosecution’s theory as “flawed.”

Agnifilo further contended that the government has added a “ridiculous theory” by suggesting that two of Combs’ former girlfriends were not genuine partners but were instead sex workers.

He explained Combs’ commitment to contesting these charges and securing a favorable outcome at trial.

These developments come amid a broader wave of allegations against Combs. Attorney Tony Buzbee has announced that he is representing 120 individuals who have come forward with claims of sexual misconduct against the music executive.

Buzbee indicated that lawsuits are expected to be filed in New York and Los Angeles, involving both male and female victims, with some alleging incidents dating back decades.

Also, the former associates have begun to speak out about their experiences with Combs. D. Woods, a former member of the girl group Danity Kane, described feeling like a “piece of meat” during her time working with him, citing a verbally abusive environment.

Combs’ former personal assistant, Phillip Pines, has also filed a lawsuit alleging that he was coerced into sexual acts to prove his loyalty, further contributing to the mounting legal pressures facing Combs.

In a related legal maneuver, Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against music manager Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Inc., the operator of NewsNation.

The lawsuit alleges that Burgess falsely claimed to possess sex tapes involving Combs and various celebrities, including minors, and that these unfounded assertions were broadcasted by Mitchell and NewsNation, causing significant reputational and economic harm to Combs.