Music producer and entrepreneur Sean Combs, who was arrested last year on charges related to an extensive federal sex trafficking investigation, now faces additional legal trouble. Combs, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing previously pleaded not guilty to a series of indictments. However, the case against him has now grown.

In a superseding indictment recently unsealed by federal prosecutors, Combs has been hit with two more charges one for sex trafficking and another for transportation with the intent to engage in prostitution. These new allegations could potentially increase the amount of prison time he faces if convicted.

Prosecutors have also revised the language of the existing racketeering conspiracy charge. According to the updated document, Combs is now specifically accused of kidnapping a woman, brandishing a firearm, and threatening her safety by allegedly dangling her over the edge of a balcony. These chilling accusations point to what prosecutors claim was a pattern of intimidation and control over his victims.

The additional charges stem from incidents involving a person referred to in court documents as “Victim-2.” With these updates Combs now faces a total of five criminal counts in the ongoing case.

Combs’ legal team responded strongly to the new developments, emphasizing that these are not fresh accusations or new individuals coming forward.

“These are the same peopleformer long-term girlfriends who were in consensual relationships with Mr. Combs. This was their private sex life, based on mutual consent, not coercion or force,” said a spokesperson for his defense.

Federal authorities stated that they intend to arraign Combs on the revised indictment during a final pretrial conference scheduled later this month. The case continues to draw significant media attention as it moves closer to trial.